Newcastle United v Plymouth Argyle, 23 August 1947
| Score | 6-1 to Newcastle United |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | St James' Park |
| Attendance | 52,642 |
View Newcastle United v Plymouth Argyle head to head
John Fairbrother made his debut after moving from Preston North End in July.
Goals:
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| Roy Bentley |
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| Tommy Walker |
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| Len Shackleton |
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| Len Shackleton |
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| Tommy Pearson |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jack Fairbrother
Full back
Benny Craig
Full back
Doug Graham
Centre half
Frank Brennan
Left half
Jimmy Woodburn
Wing half
Joe Harvey
Outside left
Tommy Pearson
Outside right
Tommy Walker
Centre forward
Roy Bentley
Centre forward
Charlie Wayman
Inside forward
Len Shackleton