Everton v Birmingham City, 29 August 1981
| Score | 3-1 to Everton |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Goodison Park |
| Attendance | 33,045 |
View Everton v Birmingham City head to head
James Arnold, Michael T. Walsh, Mickey Thomas, Alan Ainscow and Alan Biley all made their debuts.
3 Everton
Goals:
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| Peter Eastoe |
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| Alan Biley |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jim Arnold
Defender
John Bailey
Defender
Billy Wright
Defender/Centre back
Mick Lyons
Central defender
Mick Walsh
Midfielder
Alan Ainscow
Midfielder
Asa Hartford
Midfielder
Trevor Ross
Midfielder
Mickey Thomas
Forward
Alan Biley
Forward
Peter Eastoe