Sunderland
  Huddersfield Town
Managers
(Sunderland)
(Huddersfield Town)
Notes
At the end of the game, British Consul John Fisher presented the "Dave Kennedy Mercury Trophy" to both goalkeepers; the team winning the first league match between the clubs in the following season would retain it. As Sunderland beat Huddersfield 4-1 on 27th August 1955, it should be in the trophy cabinet!
Goals
Charlie Fleming 19  min
Ron Simpson 34  min
Charlie Fleming 50  min
Vic Metcalfe (pen) 88  min