Newcastle United v Sheffield Wednesday, 31 March 1961
| Score | 1-0 to Sheffield Wednesday |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | St James' Park |
| Attendance | 42,181 |
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Robert Mitchell made his final appearance before moving to Berwick Rangers in June.
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Dave Hollins
Right back
Bill McKinney
Defender
Alf McMichael
Centre half
John McGrath
Midfielder
Albert Scanlon
Wing half
Jackie Bell
Wing half
Duncan Neale
Outside Left
Bobby Mitchell
Outside right
Gordon Hughes
Forward
Ivor Allchurch
Inside forward
John McGuigan