- Attendance
- 12,749
- Match Date
- Mar 9, 1968
Bruce Rioch is again the star of the show with a 25-yard left-foot half-volley taken on the turn. Apart from scoring twice, the Town also hit the bar on two occasions. Stanley Matthews says after the game “Luton are sure to go up”. Town are still three points clear at the top of the table.
Luton Town Lineup
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Smiles all around after the first goal -
Roy Sproson heads the ball clear with Ray Whittaker and Ian Buxton in close attendance -
Port Vale keeper Stuart Sharratt dives on to the ball as Ian Buxton follows -
Ian Buxton goes past Ron Wilson before scoring the Town`s first goal -
Graham French about to send the ball into the penalty area -
John Moore up with the attack but is thwarted as Stuart Sharratt gets to the ball -
John Moore adds his weight to a Luton attack -
Ray Whittaker throws his arms up in disbelief as a chance goes begging -
Ray Whittaker gets above John James to get his head to the ball -
The visitors defence is disconsolate as Keith Allen and Ian Buxton celebrate Buxton`s goal -
Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Port Vale (9th Mar 1968) -
Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Port Vale (9th Mar 1968) -
Programme: Luton Town FC vs Port Vale (9th Mar 1968)
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