Sunderland v Arsenal, 12 September 1953
| Score | 7-1 to Sunderland |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Roker Park |
| Attendance | 59,784 |
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George Swindin made his last appearance before being given a free transfer in February 1954 to become manager of Peterborough United.
1 Arsenal
Goals:
| Doug Lishman |
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Starting lineup:
George Swindin
Goalkeeper
Walley Barnes
Full back
Dennis Evans
Full back
Bill Dodgin
Centre half
Alex Forbes
Wing half
Joe Mercer
Wing half
Arthur Milton
Outside right
Cliff Holton
Centre forward
Don Roper
Winger
Doug Lishman
Inside forward
Jimmy Logie
Inside forward