Sunderland v Chelsea, 17 September 1947
| Score | 3-2 to Chelsea |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Roker Park |
| Attendance | 31,444 |
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James Bowie made his debut after moving from Park Vale Juniors in January 1944.
3 Chelsea
Goals:
| Jimmy Bowie |
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| Jimmy Bowie |
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| Tommy Lawton |
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Starting lineup:
Bill Robertson
Goalkeeper
John Harris
Defender
Sid Bathgate
Full back
Danny Winter
Full back
Sid Foss
Left half
Ken Armstrong
Wing half
Tommy Lawton
Centre forward
Len Dolding
Winger
Jimmy Bowie
Inside forward
John McInnes
Inside forward
Tommy Walker
Inside forward