Middlesbrough v Tranmere Rovers, 28 August 1990
| Score | 1-1 |
| Competition | League Cup 1st round 1st leg |
| Venue | Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough |
| Attendance | 10,667 |
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Martin Russell made his debut after moving from Scarborough in March.
Goals:
| Tony Mowbray |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Stephen Pears
Defender
Alan Kernaghan
Defender/Centre back
Colin Cooper
Defender/Centre back
Tony Mowbray
Defender/Left back
Jimmy Phillips
Midfielder
Robbie Mustoe
Midfielder
Martin Russell
Midfielder
John Wark
Midfielder/Forward
John Hendrie
Forward
Ian Baird
Forward
Bernie Slaven
Substitutions:
| Stuart Ripley for Bernie Slaven |
On the bench:
Midfielder
Stuart Ripley