Sunderland
  Oldham Athletic
Managers
(Sunderland)
(Oldham Athletic)
Notes
Barry Siddall was stretchered off in the 9th minute, but returned 6 minutes later; Joe Bolton went in goal while he was off the field. Jack Ashurst had a penalty saved by John Platt in the 62nd minute.
Goals
Shaun Elliott 37  min
Jackie Ashurst 56  min
Bob Lee 60  min
Steve Taylor 78  min