Manchester United v Bristol Rovers, 11 October 1972
| Score | 2-1 to Bristol Rovers |
| Competition | League Cup 3rd round replay |
| Venue | Old Trafford |
| Attendance | 29,349 |
View Manchester United v Bristol Rovers head to head
Goals:
| Sammy McIlroy |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Alex Stepney
Right back
Willie Watson
Defender
Martin Buchan
Defender
Tony Dunne
Defender
Steve James
Midfielder
Willie Morgan
Midfielder/Forward
George Best
Midfielder/Forward
Bobby Charlton
Midfielder/Full Back
Tony Young
Forward
Brian Kidd
Winger
Ian Storey-Moore
Substitutions:
| Sammy McIlroy for Brian Kidd |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Sammy McIlroy