Middlesbrough v Blackpool, 02 October 1971
| Score | 1-0 to Middlesbrough |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough |
| Attendance | 18,671 |
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James Platt made his debut after moving from Ballymena United in May 1970. Donald Burluraux made his final appearance before moving to Darlington in July 1972.
Goals:
| Bill Gates |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jim Platt
Defender
Bill Gates
Defender
Gordon Jones
Defender
Alan Moody
Defender
Alex Smith
Midfielder
Eric McMordie
Midfielder
Johnny Vincent
Forward
John Hickton
Winger
Don Burluraux
Defender/Right-back
John Craggs
Defender/Centre-back
Willie Maddren