Crystal Palace v Newcastle United, 14 August 1971
| Score | 2-0 to Crystal Palace |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Attendance | 25,281 |
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Malcolm Macdonald made his debut after moving from Luton Town in May. Terry Hibbitt made his debut after moving from Leeds United this month.
Starting lineup:
Willie McFaul
Goalkeeper
Irving Nattrass
Right back
David Craig
Defender
John McNamee
Defender
Frank Clark
Defender/Left back
Tommy Gibb
Midfielder
Terry Hibbitt
Midfielder
David Young
Midfielder
Keith Dyson
Forward
Malcolm Macdonald
Forward
John Tudor
Forward
Substitutions:
| Tommy Cassidy for Keith Dyson |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Tommy Cassidy