Newcastle United v Sunderland, 22 August 1953
| Score | 2-1 to Newcastle United |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | St James' Park |
| Attendance | 58,516 |
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Jimmy Scoular made his debut after moving from Portsmouth in June 1953.
Goals:
| Vic Keeble |
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| Bobby Mitchell | penalty |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Ronnie Simpson
Full back
Bobby Cowell
Left back
Ron Batty
Centre half
Frank Brennan
Wing half
Charlie Crowe
Wing half
Jimmy Scoular
Outside Left
Bobby Mitchell
Centre forward
Vic Keeble
Centre forward
Jackie Milburn
Inside forward
Reg Davies
Inside forward
George Hannah