Derby County v Manchester United, 28 August 1976
| Score | 0-0 |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Attendance | 30,054 |
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Eric Carruthers made his one and only appearance after moving from Hearts in March 1975. Had his contract cancelled in October 1977.
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Graham Moseley
Defender
Roy McFarland
Defender
David Nish
Defender
Rod Thomas
Defender
Colin Todd
Defender/Midfielder
Henry Newton
Midfielder
Archie Gemmill
Midfielder
Bruce Rioch
Midfielder/Forward
Jeff Bourne
Forward
Charlie George
Forward
Leighton James
Substitutions:
| Eric Carruthers for Jeff Bourne |
On the bench:
Forward
Eric Carruthers
Starting lineup:
Alex Stepney
Goalkeeper
Martin Buchan
Defender
Stewart Houston
Defender
Jimmy Nicholl
Defender
Brian Greenhoff
Defender/Midfielder
Steve Coppell
Midfielder
Gerry Daly
Midfielder
Sammy McIlroy
Midfielder
Gordon Hill
Midfielder/Forward
Lou Macari
Forward
Stuart Pearson
Forward