Leeds United v Leicester City, 23 August 1947
| Score | 3-1 to Leeds United |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Attendance | 26,519 |
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John Haines made his debut after moving from Swansea Town in June.
Goals:
| Mal Griffiths |
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Starting lineup:
Joe Calvert
Goalkeeper
Billy Frame
Full back
Jim Harrison
Full back
Walter Harrison
Wing half
Mal Griffiths
Outside right
Jack Lee
Centre forward
Charlie Adam
Winger
Jack Haines
Inside forward
Jimmy Hernon
Inside forward
Don Revie
Inside forward
Sep Smith
Half back/Inside forward