Sunderland v Chelsea, 17 September 1947

Score3-2 to Chelsea
CompetitionLeague Division One
VenueRoker Park
Attendance31,444

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James Bowie made his debut after moving from Park Vale Juniors in January 1944.

2 Sunderland

3 Chelsea

Goals:

Goals:

Tommy Lawton G
Jimmy Bowie G
Jimmy Bowie G

Starting lineup:

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Bill Robertson
Defender John Harris
Full back Danny Winter
Full back Sid Bathgate
Left half Sid Foss
Wing half Ken Armstrong
Centre forward Tommy Lawton
Winger Len Dolding
Inside forward Tommy Walker
Inside forward John McInnes
Inside forward Jimmy Bowie