Watford v Coventry City, 27 August 1983
| Score | 3-2 to Coventry City |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Attendance | 15,533 |
View Watford v Coventry City head to head
Ashley Grimes, Micky Gynn, David Bamber, Terry Gibson and Nicky Platnauer all made their debuts.
Goals:
| own goal | 9 |
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| own goal | 57 |
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| Terry Gibson | 65 |
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Starting lineup:
Perry Suckling
Goalkeeper
Steve Jacobs
Defender
Brian Roberts
Defender
Ian Butterworth
Defender/Centre back
Peter Hormantschuk
Full back
Gerry Daly
Midfielder
Ashley Grimes
Midfielder
Micky Gynn
Midfielder
Dave Bamber
Forward
Terry Gibson
Forward
Keith Thompson
Winger
Substitutions:
| Nicky Platnauer for Micky Gynn |
On the bench:
Defender/Midfielder
Nicky Platnauer