West Bromwich Albion v Coventry City, 26 September 1979
| Score | 2-1 to West Bromwich Albion |
| Competition | League Cup 3rd round |
| Venue | The Hawthorns |
| Attendance | 18,069 |
View West Bromwich Albion v Coventry City head to head
Danny Thomas made his debut after joining as an apprentice.
Goals:
| Tommy English |
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Starting lineup:
Les Sealey
Goalkeeper
Mick Coop
Right back
Gary Gillespie
Defender
Jim Holton
Defender
Danny Thomas
Defender
Bobby McDonald
Left back
Tommy Hutchison
Midfielder
Barry Powell
Midfielder
Tommy English
Forward
Ian Wallace
Forward
Steve Hunt
Winger
Substitutions:
| Brian Roberts for Danny Thomas |
On the bench:
Defender
Brian Roberts