HattersHeritage
1973/1974 Football League Division Two
Luton Town
1
0
Aston Villa
Attendance
10,020
Match Date
Dec 15, 1973
Get in. Peter Anderson's header hits the back of the net
Get in. Peter Anderson's header hits the back of the net

The Hatters move up to second place in the table after securing the win. Peter Anderson heads home a corner from Aston for the only goal but Villa make a game of it with veteran full-back Charlie Aitken, equalling the appearance record of Billy Walker, creating three good chances.

Luton Town Lineup

  1. Graham Horn
    Graham
    Horn
  2. Don Shanks
    Don
    Shanks
  3. Bobby A Thomson
    Bobby A
    Thomson
  4. Peter Anderson
    Peter
    Anderson
  5. John Faulkner
    John
    Faulkner
  6. Alan Garner
    Alan
    Garner
  7. Jimmy Ryan
    Jimmy
    Ryan
  8. Rodney Fern
    Rodney
    Fern
  9. Barry Butlin
    Barry
    Butlin
  10. Alan West
    Alan
    West
  11. John Aston
    John
    Aston

Related Items

  1. Photo
  2. Match Report
  3. Programme
  1. Get in. Peter Anderson's header hits the back of the net
    Get in. Peter Anderson's header hits the back of the net
    • Peter Anderson
  2. Peter Anderson heads in
    Peter Anderson heads in
    • Peter Anderson
  3. Peter Anderson misses out this time
    Peter Anderson misses out this time
    • Peter Anderson
  4. John Faulkner battles with former Hatter Neil Rioch
    John Faulkner battles with former Hatter Neil Rioch
    • John Faulkner
  5. Rodney Fern in control
    Rodney Fern in control
    • Rodney Fern
  6. Rodney Fern on the run
    Rodney Fern on the run
    • Rodney Fern
  7. Bobby Thompson about to cross
    Bobby Thompson about to cross
    • Bobby A Thomson
  8. Bobby Thompson beaten by Chris Nicholl
    Bobby Thompson beaten by Chris Nicholl
    • Bobby A Thomson
  9. Barry Butlin clashes with Villa defender Charlie Aitken
    Barry Butlin clashes with Villa defender Charlie Aitken
    • Barry Butlin
  10. Alan West holds off the Villa man
    Alan West holds off the Villa man
    • Alan West
  11. Alan West in charge
    Alan West in charge
    • Alan West
  12. Sir Alf v Aston Villa
    Sir Alf v Aston Villa
  13. Peter Anderson puts pressure on the goalkeeper
    Peter Anderson puts pressure on the goalkeeper
    • Peter Anderson
  14. John Aston challenges the Villa defence
    John Aston challenges the Villa defence
    • John Aston
  15. John Aston has the beating of Villa's John Gidman
    John Aston has the beating of Villa's John Gidman
    • John Aston
  16. Rodney Fern goes round Chris Nicholl
    Rodney Fern goes round Chris Nicholl
    • Rodney Fern
  17. Graham Horn gathers safely
    Graham Horn gathers safely
    • Graham Horn
  18. Villa goalkeeper Jim Cumbes gathers the ball
    Villa goalkeeper Jim Cumbes gathers the ball
  19. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15th Dec 1973)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15th Dec 1973)
  20. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15th Dec 1973)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15th Dec 1973)
  21. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15th Dec 1973)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15th Dec 1973)
  22. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15 Dec 1973)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15 Dec 1973)
  23. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15th Dec 1973)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15th Dec 1973)
  24. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15th Dec 1973)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15th Dec 1973)
  25. Programme: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15 Dec 1973)
    Programme: Luton Town FC vs Aston Villa (15 Dec 1973)

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