Newcastle United v Plymouth Argyle, 27 August 1938

Score2-1 to Newcastle United
CompetitionLeague Division Two
VenueSt James' Park
Attendance38,300

View Newcastle United v Plymouth Argyle head to head

Ralph Birkett made his debut after moving from Middlesbrough in July. Henry Clifton made his debut after moving from Chesterfield in June. John Wright made his debut after moving from Southend United in May.

2 Newcastle United

1 Plymouth Argyle

Goals:

Ralph Birkett G
Harry Clifton G

Goals:

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Tom Swinburne
Right back Joe Richardson
Left back Bobby Ancell
Centre half Jimmy Denmark
Wing half Jimmy Gordon
Wing half Duggie Wright
Outside left Tom Mooney
Outside right Ralph Birkett
Centre forward Billy Cairns
Inside right Ray Bowden
Inside forward Harry Clifton

Starting lineup:

2 Newcastle United

Goals:

Ralph Birkett G
Harry Clifton G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Tom Swinburne
Right back Joe Richardson
Left back Bobby Ancell
Centre half Jimmy Denmark
Wing half Jimmy Gordon
Wing half Duggie Wright
Outside left Tom Mooney
Outside right Ralph Birkett
Centre forward Billy Cairns
Inside right Ray Bowden
Inside forward Harry Clifton

1 Plymouth Argyle

Goals:

Starting lineup: