Sunderland v Leicester City, 17 August 1996
| Score | 0-0 |
| Referee | Steve Lodge |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Venue | Roker Park |
| Attendance | 19,291 |
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Kasey Keller made his debut after moving from Millwall this month. Spencer Prior made his debut after moving from Norwich City this month.
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Tony Coton
Defender
Michael Gray
Defender
Dariusz Kubicki
Defender
Andy Melville
Defender
Martin Scott
Defender/Centre back
Richard Ord
Midfielder
Steve Agnew
Midfielder
Kevin Ball
Midfielder
Paul Bracewell
Midfielder/Forward
Paul Stewart
Forward
David Kelly
Substitutions:
| Sam Aiston for Michael Gray | 56 |
| Niall Quinn for David Kelly | 56 |
| Michael Bridges for Steve Agnew | 73 |
Cards:
| Kevin Ball | Y | |
| Martin Scott | Y | |
| Paul Stewart | Y | |
| Steve Agnew | Y |
Starting lineup:
Kasey Keller
Goalkeeper
Spencer Prior
Defender
Mike Whitlow
Defender
Steve Walsh
Defender/Centre back
Julian Watts
Defender/Centre back
Simon Grayson
Defender/Midfielder
Neil Lennon
Midfielder
Muzzy Izzet
Midfielder
Scott Taylor
Midfielder
Emile Heskey
Forward
Mark Robins
Forward
Substitutions:
| Jamie Lawrence for Mark Robins | 62 |
Cards:
| Muzzy Izzet | Y | |
| Neil Lennon | Y | |
| Steve Walsh | Y | |
| Emile Heskey | Y |