| Derby County | Coventry City | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Shilton | 1 | Steve Ogrizovic | ||
| 2 | Ross MacLaren | 2 | Brian Borrows | ||
| 3 | Mike Forsyth | 3 | Greg Downs | ||
| 4 | Geraint Williams | 4 | Dean Emerson | ||
| 5 | Mark Wright | 5 | Graham Rodger | ||
| 6 | Paul Blades | 6 | Micky Gynn | ||
| 7 | Nigel Callaghan | 7 | Dave Bennett | ||
| 8 | Andy Garner | 8 | David Phillips | ||
| 9 | Bobby Davison | 9 | Cyrille Regis | ||
| 10 | John Gregory | S1 | 10 | David Speedie | |
| 11 | Steve Cross | 11 | Keith Houchen | ||
| Substitute | Substitute | ||||
| S1 | Martin Lane | ||||
| Manager | Manager | ||||
| Arthur Cox | John Sillett | ||||