Stoke City v Coventry City, 18 August 1979
| Score | 3-2 to Stoke City |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Attendance | 23,151 |
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David Jones and Tommy English made their debuts after joining as apprentices. Gary Collier made his debut after moving from Bristol City in July.
Goals:
| Barry Powell | penalty |
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| Barry Powell |
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Starting lineup:
Jimmy Blyth
Goalkeeper
Jim Holton
Defender
David Jones
Defender
Gary Collier
Central defender
Bobby McDonald
Left back
Ray Gooding
Midfielder
Tommy Hutchison
Midfielder
Barry Powell
Midfielder
Tommy English
Forward
Mick Ferguson
Forward
Steve Hunt
Winger