CITY 0 BURNLEY 0

League Division 1

11th October 1975

attendance 35,003

Ref R Capey

City  Corrigan, Clements, Donachie, Doyle, Watson, Oakes, Hartford, Bell, Royle, Marsh, Barnes – sub Leman(58)

Burnley Stevenson, Docherty, Newton, Noble, Waldron, Thomson, Morgan, Hankin, Summerbee, Flynn, James – sub Ingram(unused)

MIKE SUMMERBEE RETURNS TO MAINE ROAD BUT IN BURNLEY’S CLARET RATHER THAN CITY’S SKY BLUE AND BEFORE THE KICK-OFF HE IS PRESENTED WITH A SILVER SALVER BY THE CITY SUPPORTERS CLUB TO THANK HIM FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE FOR THE CITIZENS

PETER GARDNER’S ‘VERDICT’ FROM THE MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS FOOTBALL PINK FINAL
After the headyheights of the away victory last week, City turned in the worst performance of the season.
Against a well organised and disciplined Burnley side, the Blues carelessly gave the ball away with irritating frequency. At the same time they failed to attack with conviction s they defended their unbeaten home record.
… A first minute injury to striker Joe Royle, who finally had to go off 58 minutes later, hindered plans and only Peter Barnes looked capable of breaking the deadlock.
City’s midfield men were forced to work overtime to contain the busy Burnley side. Asa Hartford had another fine match, receiving excellent support from Colin Bell and Alan Oakes.