HattersHeritage
1984/1985 FA Cup Semi Final
Luton Town
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2
Everton
Attendance
45,289
Match Date
Apr 13, 1985
Ricky Hill magnificently fires Luton ahead and we dream as we outplay Everton for 45 mins and hold them for 40 more
Ricky Hill magnificently fires Luton ahead and we dream as we outplay Everton for 45 mins and hold them for 40 more

The Hatters put on a super performance against an Everton side who are on their way to a League and Cup Winners’ Cup double and control the game for 85 minutes. They only have a superb strike from Hill to show for it however, and a cruel goal levels the tie. Everton win in extra-time.

Luton Town Lineup

  1. Les Sealey
    Les
    Sealey
  2. Tim Breacker
    Tim
    Breacker
  3. Mitchell Thomas
    Mitchell
    Thomas
  4. Wayne Turner
    Wayne
    Turner
  5. Steve Foster
    Steve
    Foster
  6. Mal Donaghy
    Mal
    Donaghy
  7. Ricky Hill
    Ricky
    Hill
  8. Brian Stein
    Brian
    Stein
  9. Mick Harford
    Mick
    Harford
  10. Chukwuemeka Nwajiobi
    Chukwuemeka
    Nwajiobi
  11. Garry Parker
    Garry
    Parker

Substitutes

  1. David Moss
    David
    Moss

Related Items

  1. Photo
  2. Match Report
  3. Programme
  1. Bruno Stein takes on the Everton all stars who would in the next month win both the League and the European Cup Winners Cup
    Bruno Stein takes on the Everton all stars who would in the next month win both the League and the European Cup Winners Cup
  2. Emeka Nwajiobi beaten in the air by Derek Mountfield who was to break the Hatters hearts in extra time
    Emeka Nwajiobi beaten in the air by Derek Mountfield who was to break the Hatters hearts in extra time
  3. Harford and Parker the Town players involved in Mr Martin's unwanted advantage decision that led to Everton's late equaliser
    Harford and Parker the Town players involved in Mr Martin's unwanted advantage decision that led to Everton's late equaliser
  4. Harford battling away supported by Parker and Breacker. Mick had played on with a pain killing injection after a 6th minute injury
    Harford battling away supported by Parker and Breacker. Mick had played on with a pain killing injection after a 6th minute injury
  5. Harford gets the better of Trevor Steven
    Harford gets the better of Trevor Steven
  6. Ricky Hill magnificently fires Luton ahead and we dream as we outplay Everton for 45 mins and hold them for 40 more
    Ricky Hill magnificently fires Luton ahead and we dream as we outplay Everton for 45 mins and hold them for 40 more
    • Ricky Hill
  7. Meka in particular had several chances in the Town's brilliant first half and only an excellent Gary Stevens stop foiled this effort
    Meka in particular had several chances in the Town's brilliant first half and only an excellent Gary Stevens stop foiled this effort
  8. Mick Harford showing his aerial dominance that was to be missed defensively for the Everton winner after he limped off in extra time
    Mick Harford showing his aerial dominance that was to be missed defensively for the Everton winner after he limped off in extra time
  9. Ricky Hill had a fantastic match shining in a midfield that was full of Everton England internationals
    Ricky Hill had a fantastic match shining in a midfield that was full of Everton England internationals
    • Ricky Hill
  10. Emeka Nwajiobi driving at the Toffee's defence
    Emeka Nwajiobi driving at the Toffee's defence
    • Chukwuemeka Nwajiobi
  11. The heroes trudge off but should be really proud of an excellent semi-final performance against the soon to be champions
    The heroes trudge off but should be really proud of an excellent semi-final performance against the soon to be champions
  12. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  13. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  14. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  15. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  16. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  17. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  18. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  19. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  20. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  21. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  22. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  23. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  24. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  25. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  26. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  27. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  28. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  29. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  30. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  31. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  32. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  33. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  34. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  35. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  36. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
  37. Programme: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)
    Programme: Luton Town FC vs Everton (13th Apr 1985)

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