September 29, 1951
Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00.
Liverpool – Derby County 2-0 (1-0).
Attendance: 40,259.
Referee: Mr. F.M. Rogers.
Liverpool (2-3-5): Charles Ashcroft, Bill Jones, Ray Lambert, Phil Taylor, Laurie Hughes, Bob Paisley, Bryan Williams, Kevin Baron, Jack Smith, Cyril Done, Billy Liddell.
Derby County (2-3-5): Ray Middleton, Bert Mozley, Geoff Barrowcliffe, John Morris, Ken Oliver, Albert Mays, Reg Harrison, Jackie Stamps, Ray Wilkins, Jack Parry, Charlie Revell.
The goals: 1-0 Smith (16 min.), 2-0 Williams (63 min.).
Liverpool Echo: October 1, 1951.
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