HattersHeritage
1978/1979 Football League Division Two
Luton Town
4
1
Burnley
Attendance
6,466
Match Date
Apr 7, 1979
Kirk Stephens passing through to the forward line
Kirk Stephens passing through to the forward line

Moss returns after a two-month injury absence and, with loan signing Alan Birchenall, helps the Town to an emphatic win. The Town sweep to victory with early goals from Hatton and Stein, with only a Peter Noble penalty, awarded after Birchenall fouls Paul Fletcher, spoiling the day.

Luton Town Lineup

  1. Jake Findlay
    Jake
    Findlay
  2. Kirk Stephens
    Kirk
    Stephens
  3. Mark Aizlewood
    Mark
    Aizlewood
  4. Mal Donaghy
    Mal
    Donaghy
  5. Forbes Phillipson-Masters
    Forbes
    Phillipson-Masters
  6. Alan Birchenall
    Alan
    Birchenall
  7. Ricky Hill
    Ricky
    Hill
  8. Alan West
    Alan
    West
  9. Brian Stein
    Brian
    Stein
  10. Bob Hatton
    Bob
    Hatton
  11. David Moss
    David
    Moss

Substitutes

  1. Steve Taylor
    Steve
    Taylor

Related Items

  1. Photo
  2. Match Report
  3. Programme
  1. Kirk Stephens passing through to the forward line
    Kirk Stephens passing through to the forward line
    • Kirk Stephens
  2. Jake Findlay cannot stop the spot kick taken by Burnley’s Peter Noble
    Jake Findlay cannot stop the spot kick taken by Burnley’s Peter Noble
    • Jake Findlay
  3. Steve Taylor nets the fourth goal
    Steve Taylor nets the fourth goal
    • Steve Taylor
  4. Steve Taylor receives congratulations after scoring the fourth
    Steve Taylor receives congratulations after scoring the fourth
    • Steve Taylor
  5. Steve Taylor rounds off the scoring
    Steve Taylor rounds off the scoring
    • Steve Taylor
  6. Steve Taylor shots from distance
    Steve Taylor shots from distance
    • Steve Taylor
  7. Alan Birchenall fires in from the edge of the box
    Alan Birchenall fires in from the edge of the box
    • Alan Birchenall
  8. Alan Birchenall is running midfield
    Alan Birchenall is running midfield
    • Alan Birchenall
  9. Forbes Phillipson-Masters
    Forbes Phillipson-Masters
    • Forbes Phillipson-Masters
  10. The Burnley defence heads clear
    The Burnley defence heads clear
  11. David Moss celebrates Hatton’s goal
    David Moss celebrates Hatton’s goal
    • David Moss
  12. Bob Hatton watches the ball sail over the bar
    Bob Hatton watches the ball sail over the bar
    • Bob Hatton
  13. Brian Stein scoring number two
    Brian Stein scoring number two
    • Brian Stein
  14. One fan celebrates with the team after Bob Hattons opener
    One fan celebrates with the team after Bob Hattons opener
  15. Alan West gets his cross in before nearly ending up in the Kenilworth Road end
    Alan West gets his cross in before nearly ending up in the Kenilworth Road end
    • Alan West
  16. Ricky Hill battles for the ball in front of the Oak Road End
    Ricky Hill battles for the ball in front of the Oak Road End
    • Ricky Hill
  17. Brian Stein after scoring Town’s second
    Brian Stein after scoring Town’s second
    • Brian Stein
  18. Brian Stein get up above his defender
    Brian Stein get up above his defender
    • Brian Stein
  19. Brian Stein makes it two
    Brian Stein makes it two
    • Brian Stein
  20. Bob Hatton fires in his second
    Bob Hatton fires in his second
    • Bob Hatton
  21. Bob Hatton gives the Town an early lead
    Bob Hatton gives the Town an early lead
    • Bob Hatton
  22. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Burnley (7th Apr 1979)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Burnley (7th Apr 1979)
  23. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Burnley (7th Apr 1979)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Burnley (7th Apr 1979)
  24. Programme: Luton Town FC vs Burnley (7th Apr 1979)
    Programme: Luton Town FC vs Burnley (7th Apr 1979)

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