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3 April 1976 · First Division · Anfield
David Fairclough came off the bench to score a remarkable late solo winner against Everton, securing two valuable points in Liverpool's pursuit of the championship.
17 April 1976 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool recovered from conceding first to beat Stoke City in an eight-goal match, with five different scorers contributing to a crucial Easter Saturday win.
19 April 1976 · First Division · Maine Road
David Fairclough helped create Steve Heighway's opener before scoring twice late on at Maine Road, giving Liverpool a second Easter victory and keeping them ahead in the title race.
16 March 1977 · European Cup quarter-final second leg · Anfield
David Fairclough came off the bench to score the late winner that carried Liverpool past Saint-Étienne and into the European Cup semi-finals.
2 April 1977 · First Division · Anfield
David Fairclough won a penalty and headed Liverpool's second goal as a 3–1 victory over Leeds strengthened the league title challenge.
27 April 1977 · FA Cup semi-final replay · Maine Road
Phil Neal's first-half penalty and late goals from Jimmy Case and Ray Kennedy took Liverpool past Everton into the FA Cup final.
22 November 1977 · European Super Cup first leg · Volksparkstadion
David Fairclough's second-half equaliser cancelled out Ferdinand Keller's opener and left the Super Cup level before the return at Anfield.
7 February 1978 · League Cup semi-final first leg · Anfield
Ray Kennedy's late winner against his former club gave Liverpool the lead they would carry through to their first League Cup final.
26 December 1978 · First Division · Old Trafford
Ray Kennedy and Jimmy Case established a first-half lead before David Fairclough marked his first league start of the season with Liverpool's third.
4 September 1979 · League Cup second round, second leg · Anfield
Tranmere held Liverpool scoreless for three halves before Phil Thompson's goal began a four-goal second half at Anfield.
28 April 1980 · FA Cup semi-final second replay · Villa Park
Kenny Dalglish equalised in stoppage time at Villa Park, forcing extra-time and a fourth match in the FA Cup semi-final.