Sunderland v Derby County, 31 August 1946
| Score | 3-2 to Sunderland |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Roker Park |
| Attendance | 48,466 |
View Sunderland v Derby County head to head
Wilfred Walsh made his one and only appearance after moving from Arsenal in June 1939. Moved to Walsall in March 1947.
Goals:
| Peter Doherty | penalty |
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| Jack Stamps |
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Starting lineup:
Vic Woodley
Goalkeeper
Jack Howe
Full back
Leon Leuty
Centre half
Jim Bullions
Wing half
Walter Musson
Wing half
Jack Nicholas
Wing half
Angus Morrison
Outside Left
Wilfred Walsh
Outside right
Jack Stamps
Centre forward
Raich Carter
Inside forward
Peter Doherty
Inside Left/Outside Right