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1968/1969 Football League Division Three
Luton Town
2
1
Northampton Town
Attendance
17,818
Match Date
Oct 26, 1968
Brian Lewis and Laurie Sheffield watch as the goalkeeper gathers the ball
Brian Lewis and Laurie Sheffield watch as the goalkeeper gathers the ball
New signings, Sandy Davie from Dundee United and Jack Bannister from Crystal Palace, assist the Town in beating Northampton in a tense affair. Two goals in a minute help to settle the nerves but the Cobblers, inspired by ex-England and Wolves player, Ron Flowers, fight back.

Luton Town Lineup

  1. Sandy Davie
    Sandy
    Davie
  2. Alan Slough
    Alan
    Slough
  3. Max Dougan
    Max
    Dougan
  4. Keith Allen
    Keith
    Allen
  5. Billy McDerment
    Billy
    McDerment
  6. Jack Bannister
    Jack
    Bannister
  7. Graham French
    Graham
    French
  8. Brian Lewis
    Brian
    Lewis
  9. Laurie Sheffield
    Laurie
    Sheffield
  10. Bruce Rioch
    Bruce
    Rioch
  11. Ray Whittaker
    Ray
    Whittaker

Related Items

  1. Photo
  2. Match Report
  3. Programme
  1. Brian Lewis and Laurie Sheffield watch as the goalkeeper gathers the ball
    Brian Lewis and Laurie Sheffield watch as the goalkeeper gathers the ball
    • Brian Lewis (P741)
    • Laurie Sheffield (P742)
  2. Bruce Rioch has the beating of the Cobblers defender
    Bruce Rioch has the beating of the Cobblers defender
    • Bruce Rioch (P698)
  3. Graham French gets in a cross
    Graham French gets in a cross
    • Graham French (P713)
  4. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Northampton Town (26 Oct 1968)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Northampton Town (26 Oct 1968)
  5. Programme: Luton Town FC vs Northampton Town (26 Oct 1968)
    Programme: Luton Town FC vs Northampton Town (26 Oct 1968)

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