Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United, 24 September 1955

Score3-1 to Tottenham Hotspur
CompetitionLeague Division One
VenueWhite Hart Lane
Attendance41,096

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John Thompson made his final appearance before moving to Lincoln City in May 1957.

3 Tottenham Hotspur

1 Newcastle United

Goals:

Harry Clarke G
Alfie Stokes G
Alfie Stokes G

Goals:

Jackie Milburn G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Ted Ditchburn
Defender Mel Hopkins
Full back Charlie Withers
Centre half Harry Clarke
Midfielder Danny Blanchflower
Midfielder Tony Marchi
Outside Left George Robb
Winger Sonny Walters
Inside forward Johnny Brooks
Inside forward Alfie Stokes
Inside left Eddie Baily

Starting lineup:

John Thompson Goalkeeper
George Lackenby Defender
Alf McMichael Defender
Bob Stokoe Centre half
Tom Casey Wing half
Jimmy Scoular Wing half
Bobby Mitchell Outside Left
Vic Keeble Centre forward
Jackie Milburn Centre forward
Alex Tait Forward
Reg Davies Inside forward

3 Tottenham Hotspur

Goals:

Harry Clarke G
Alfie Stokes G
Alfie Stokes G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Ted Ditchburn
Defender Mel Hopkins
Full back Charlie Withers
Centre half Harry Clarke
Midfielder Danny Blanchflower
Midfielder Tony Marchi
Outside Left George Robb
Winger Sonny Walters
Inside forward Johnny Brooks
Inside forward Alfie Stokes
Inside left Eddie Baily

1 Newcastle United

Goals:

Jackie Milburn G

Starting lineup:

John Thompson Goalkeeper
George Lackenby Defender
Alf McMichael Defender
Bob Stokoe Centre half
Tom Casey Wing half
Jimmy Scoular Wing half
Bobby Mitchell Outside Left
Vic Keeble Centre forward
Jackie Milburn Centre forward
Alex Tait Forward
Reg Davies Inside forward