HattersHeritage
1974/1975 Football League Division One
Luton Town
1
2
Liverpool
Attendance
21,216
Match Date
Aug 17, 1974
Barry Butlin nets the Town's first goal back in the top flight
Barry Butlin nets the Town's first goal back in the top flight

The Town are back in the top-flight for the first time since 1960 and have the better of the first half, taking a deserved lead when Butlin back-heads a long throw past Clemence. New manager, Bob Paisley, sees his team level soon after, then hit Luton on the break for the winner.

Luton Town Lineup

  1. Graham Horn
    Graham
    Horn
  2. John Ryan
    John
    Ryan
  3. Bobby A Thomson
    Bobby A
    Thomson
  4. Peter Anderson
    Peter
    Anderson
  5. Steve Litt
    Steve
    Litt
  6. Alan Garner
    Alan
    Garner
  7. Gordon Hindson
    Gordon
    Hindson
  8. Jimmy Husband
    Jimmy
    Husband
  9. Barry Butlin
    Barry
    Butlin
  10. Alan West
    Alan
    West
  11. John Aston
    John
    Aston

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  1. Photo
  2. Match Report
  3. Programme
  1. Keegan taking on Alan Garner
    Keegan taking on Alan Garner
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  2. Everybody in the Liverpool area
    Everybody in the Liverpool area
  3. Dejected Town player after Liverpool winner
    Dejected Town player after Liverpool winner
  4. Butlin puts Luton ahead in the opening Division One match
    Butlin puts Luton ahead in the opening Division One match
  5. Opening day crowd on Kenilworth Road End
    Opening day crowd on Kenilworth Road End
  6. John Ryan up against Liverpool's Steve Heighway
    John Ryan up against Liverpool's Steve Heighway
    • Malcolm Macdonald
  7. The picture says it all
    The picture says it all
  8. Ray Clemence under pressure
    Ray Clemence under pressure
  9. Ray Clemence cannot do anything about Butlin header
    Ray Clemence cannot do anything about Butlin header
  10. Graham Horn makes sure the ball is his
    Graham Horn makes sure the ball is his
    • Graham Horn
  11. Steve Litt takes the ball off Kevin Keegan
    Steve Litt takes the ball off Kevin Keegan
    • Steve Litt
  12. John Aston beats Emlyn Hughes
    John Aston beats Emlyn Hughes
    • John Aston
  13. Alan Garners tackles Kevin Keegan
    Alan Garners tackles Kevin Keegan
    • Alan Garner
  14. John Ryan watches the Liverpool equaliser go past Graham Horn
    John Ryan watches the Liverpool equaliser go past Graham Horn
    • John Ryan
  15. Liverpool players defending a late free-kick
    Liverpool players defending a late free-kick
  16. Luton players infiltrate a Liverpool wall
    Luton players infiltrate a Liverpool wall
  17. Barry Butlin nets the Town's first goal back in the top flight
    Barry Butlin nets the Town's first goal back in the top flight
    • Barry Butlin
  18. John Ryan is bundled over by future Hatter Phil Boersma while Gordon Hindson watches on
    John Ryan is bundled over by future Hatter Phil Boersma while Gordon Hindson watches on
    • John Ryan
    • Gordon Hindson
  19. John Ryan tries to find a way through
    John Ryan tries to find a way through
    • John Ryan
  20. Peter Anderson heads wide
    Peter Anderson heads wide
    • Peter Anderson
  21. Gordon Hindson refuses to give up
    Gordon Hindson refuses to give up
    • Gordon Hindson
  22. Alan Garner shows determination
    Alan Garner shows determination
    • Alan Garner
  23. John Aston tries to get the ball off Liverpool's Peter Cormack
    John Aston tries to get the ball off Liverpool's Peter Cormack
    • John Aston
  24. Barry Butlin is manhandled by Liverpool's Tommy Smith
    Barry Butlin is manhandled by Liverpool's Tommy Smith
    • Barry Butlin
  25. Steve Litt has the beating of Kevin Keegan
    Steve Litt has the beating of Kevin Keegan
    • Steve Litt
  26. Jimmy Husband wins the ball
    Jimmy Husband wins the ball
    • Jimmy Husband
  27. A Luton effort fizzes wide
    A Luton effort fizzes wide
  28. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17th Aug 1974)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17th Aug 1974)
  29. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17th Aug 1974)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17th Aug 1974)
  30. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17th Aug 1974)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17th Aug 1974)
  31. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17th Aug 1974)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17th Aug 1974)
  32. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17 Aug 1974)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17 Aug 1974)
  33. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17 Aug 1974)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17 Aug 1974)
  34. Programme: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17 Aug 1974)
    Programme: Luton Town FC vs Liverpool (17 Aug 1974)

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