Liverpool v Sunderland, 02 May 1981
| Score | 1-0 to Sunderland |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Anfield |
| Attendance | 40,337 |
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Colin Russell made his one and only appearance after joining as an apprentice. Moved to Huddersfield Town in September 1982.
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Ray Clemence
Defender
Alan Hansen
Defender
Phil Neal
Defender/Centre back
Colin Irwin
Defender/Centre back
Richard Money
Midfielder
Sammy Lee
Midfielder
Terry McDermott
Midfielder
Graeme Souness
Midfielder/Forward
Howard Gayle
Midfielder/Forward
Ray Kennedy
Forward
Ian Rush
Substitutions:
| Colin Russell for Howard Gayle |
On the bench:
Forward
Colin Russell