Norwich City v Derby County, 26 August 1972
| Score | 1-0 to Norwich City |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Attendance | 29,847 |
View Norwich City v Derby County head to head
David Nish made his debut after moving from Leicester City this month
Starting lineup:
Colin Boulton
Goalkeeper
Terry Hennessey
Defender
Roy McFarland
Defender
David Nish
Defender
Colin Todd
Defender
Jim Walker
Left back/Winger
Steve Powell
Midfielder/Defender
Archie Gemmill
Midfielder
John McGovern
Midfielder
Kevin Hector
Forward
John O'Hare
Forward
Substitutions:
| Alan Durban for Terry Hennessey |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Alan Durban