- Attendance
- 10,687
- Match Date
- Aug 21, 1976
After weathering 30 minutes of pressure from one of last seasons’ relegated teams, new signing Dixie Deans makes it a dream debut, converting two John Aston centres. Town are without Alan West, Ron Futcher and Jim Ryan, who are all playing summer football in the United States.
Luton Town Lineup
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Lil Fuccillo strikes from outside the box -
Ricky Hill gets his head to the ball first -
Ricky Hill in control -
Dixie Deans about to head in goal number two -
Dixie Deans bravely nets -
Dixie Deans nets the first goal -
Dixie Deans scores a second -
Paul Futcher clears the defensive line -
Jimmy Husband strikes -
A split second later the ball is on its way -
Goal celebration -
Happy bunch -
Dixie Deans scores and celebrates with John Aston -
John Aston chips the keeper -
John Aston hurdles Blades defender Colin Franks -
John Aston tries to ride the tackle -
Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Sheffield United (21st Aug 1976) -
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Programme: Luton Town FC vs Sheffield United (21st Aug 1976)
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