Leicester City v Rotherham United, 11 August 1979
| Score | 2-1 to Rotherham United |
| Competition | League Cup 1st round 1st leg |
| Attendance | 11,646 |
View Leicester City v Rotherham United head to head
Patrick Byrne, Gregor Stevens, Ian Wilson and Alan Young made their debuts.
Goals:
| Alan Young |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Mark Wallington
Defender
Tommy Williams
Central defender
Larry May
Central defender
Gregor Stevens
Full back
Everton Carr
Left back
Bobby Smith
Midfielder
Pat Byrne
Midfielder
Eddie Kelly
Midfielder
Ian Wilson
Forward
Martin Henderson
Forward
Alan Young