Everton v Ipswich Town, 17 October 1981
| Score | 2-1 to Everton |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Goodison Park |
| Attendance | 25,146 |
View Everton v Ipswich Town head to head
Neville Southall made his debut after moving from Bury in July. Mickey Thomas made his final appearance before moving to Brighton & Hove Albion in November.
2 Everton
Goals:
| Mick Ferguson |
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| Gary Stevens |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Neville Southall
Defender
John Bailey
Defender
Gary Stevens
Defender/Centre back
Mick Lyons
Central defender
Mick Walsh
Midfielder
Steve McMahon
Midfielder
Trevor Ross
Midfielder
Mickey Thomas
Forward
Mick Ferguson
Forward
Eamonn O'Keefe
Winger
Joe McBride
Substitutions:
| Alan Biley for Mickey Thomas |
On the bench:
Forward
Alan Biley