Middlesbrough v Bristol City, 08 January 1972
| Score | 1-0 to Middlesbrough |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough |
| Attendance | 13,117 |
View Middlesbrough v Bristol City head to head
John Stone made his final appearance before moving to York City in July.
Goals:
| Derrick Downing |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jim Platt
Defender
Bill Gates
Defender/Centre back
Stuart Boam
Full back
John Stone
Midfielder
Derrick Downing
Midfielder
Joe Laidlaw
Midfielder
Eric McMordie
Forward
John Hickton
Forward
David Mills
Defender/Right-back
John Craggs
Defender/Centre-back
Willie Maddren