Shrewsbury Town v Newcastle United, 23 February 1980
| Score | 3-1 to Shrewsbury Town |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Attendance | 10,833 |
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Alex Cropley made his final appearance before returning to Aston Villa after loan period expired
Goals:
| Alan Shoulder | penalty |
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Starting lineup:
Steve Hardwick
Goalkeeper
John Brownlie
Defender
Steve Carney
Defender
Stuart Boam
Defender/Centre back
Kenny Mitchell
Central defender
Peter Cartwright
Midfielder
Alex Cropley
Midfielder
Terry Hibbitt
Midfielder
Billy Rafferty
Forward
Alan Shoulder
Forward
Peter Withe
Forward
Substitutions:
| John Connolly for Alex Cropley |
On the bench:
Midfielder/Forward
John Connolly