- Attendance
- 19,717
- Match Date
- Jan 1, 1980
In a free scoring clash played on a treacherous, rock-hard surface, Luton have two efforts disallowed for offside and the referee awards Chelsea a penalty kick but then decides to change his mind. ‘It was one of the most exciting games I have ever seen’ says Blues’ manager Geoff Hurst.
Luton Town Lineup
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David Moss gets up to head -
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The crowd disagrees with the Lino -
The players celebrate as the Town's second goal goes in -
Town celebrate Mal Donaghy scoring -
David Moss chips the Chelsea wall -
Bob Hattonn first to the ball -
David Pleat looks happy -
It's a goal -
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Alan West passes through the Chelsea defence -
Ricky Hill crashes a shot from the edge of the box -
Brian Stein gets up with the Chelsea keeper -
Brian Stein hits a long range effort -
Mal Donaghy fires in number one -
Bob Hatton says it’s over the line -
Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Chelsea (1st Jan 1980) -
Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Chelsea (1st Jan 1980) -
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Programme: Luton Town FC vs Chelsea (1st Jan 1980)
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