Birmingham City v West Ham United, 17 August 1985
| Score | 1-0 to Birmingham City |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | St Andrew's |
| Attendance | 11,164 |
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Frank Mc Avennie made his debut after moving from St Mirren in June. Mark Ward made his debut after moving from Oldham Athletic this month.
Starting lineup:
Phil Parkes
Goalkeeper
Alvin Martin
Defender
Ray Stewart
Defender
Steve Walford
Defender
Tony Gale
Defender/Centre back
Neil Orr
Defender/Centre back
Alan Devonshire
Midfielder
Mark Ward
Midfielder
Tony Cottee
Forward
Paul Goddard
Forward
Frank McAvennie
Forward
Substitutions:
| Alan Dickens for Paul Goddard |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Alan Dickens