Saturday 7 April 1956 at Goodison Park (Att 37,291)

Everton (1) 2 (B Harris 35, Fielding 73): A Harris, Moore, Tansey, Birch, Jones, Farrell, B Harris, Donavan, J Harris, Fielding, Eglington.
Wolves (1) 1 (Mullen 33): Williams, Stuart, Shorthouse, Slater, Wright, Howells, Middleton, Broadbent, Murray, Wilshaw, Mullen.

Referee: Mr L Callaghan (Merthyr Tydfil).
Order of Goals: W,e,e.
Landmark: Harry Middleton makes his League debut.
Position: 7th.