Sunderland v Aston Villa, 26 August 1959
| Score | 1-0 to Sunderland |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | Roker Park |
| Attendance | 29,860 |
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John Neal made his debut after moving from Swindon Town in July. John Sewell made his final appearance before moving to Hull City in October.
Starting lineup:
Starting lineup:
Nigel Sims
Goalkeeper
Stan Lynn
Full back
John Neal
Full back
Terry Morrall
Centre half
Vic Crowe
Wing half
Pat Saward
Wing half
Jimmy Adam
Outside Left
Jimmy MacEwan
Outside right
Peter McParland
Forward
Jackie Sewell
Inside forward
Ron Wylie
Inside Forward/Wing half