Newcastle United v Oldham Athletic, 18 August 1979
| Score | 3-2 to Newcastle United |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | St James' Park |
| Attendance | 19,099 |
View Newcastle United v Oldham Athletic head to head
Ian Davies made his debut after moving from Norwich City in June.
Goals:
| Alan Shoulder | penalty |
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| Alan Shoulder | penalty |
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| Peter Withe |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Steve Hardwick
Defender
David Barton
Defender
John Bird
Defender
John Brownlie
Defender
Ian Davies
Midfielder
Tommy Cassidy
Midfielder
Terry Hibbitt
Midfielder
Mick Martin
Forward
Jim Pearson
Forward
Alan Shoulder
Forward
Peter Withe