Sunderland
  Liverpool
Managers
(Sunderland)
(Liverpool)
Notes
This was the final match to be played at Roker Park. At the end, Charlie Hurley dug up the centre circle turf, which was later replanted at the Stadium of Light. During the game, Chris Waddle, substituted at half-time, returned on 70 minutes, replacing Darren Williams.
Goals
John Mullin 33  min