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Match detail: Chesterfield Town v Chelsea - 11/02/1950

Match detail: Chesterfield Town v Chelsea

Match Date: Saturday, 11th Feb 1950 at 15:00
Competition: F.A. Cup - 5th Round
Opponent: Chesterfield Town
Venue: Recreation Ground, Chesterfield
Attendance: 27,500
Half Time: 0 - 1
Result: Drew 1 - 1
Referee: G Gibson (Manchester)

Team:

Ken Armstrong
Roy Bentley
Hugh Billington
Jimmy Bowie
Bobby Campbell
Billy Gray
John Harris (C)
Billy Hughes
Harry Medhurst (GK)
Frank Mitchell
Danny Winter

Chelsea Goal Scorers:

Jimmy Bowie (38)

Chesterfield Town Goal Scorers:

Jack Thompson (52)



A colour clash meant Chelsea adopted white shirts for the game, following the toss of a coin with the opposition. The shirts were borrowed from Fulham and would also be worn in the replay, complete with Fulham's club crest.


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Programme cover for Chesterfield Town v Chelsea, Saturday, 11th Feb 1950programme cover for Chesterfield Town v Chelsea, Saturday, 11th Feb 1950