Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday, 31 August 1971
| Score | 2-1 to Middlesbrough |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough |
| Attendance | 23,963 |
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John Craggs made his debut after moving from Newcastle United this month.
Goals:
| John Hickton |
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| Willie Maddren |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Willie Whigham
Defender
Micky Allen
Defender
Gordon Jones
Defender
Frank Spraggon
Defender/Centre back
Stuart Boam
Midfielder
Derrick Downing
Midfielder
Johnny Vincent
Forward
John Hickton
Forward
David Mills
Defender/Right-back
John Craggs
Defender/Centre-back
Willie Maddren