HattersHeritage
1978/1979 League Cup 2nd Round
Luton Town
2
0
Wigan Athletic
Attendance
6,618
Match Date
Aug 29, 1978
The ball goes over the head of Bob Hatton
The ball goes over the head of Bob Hatton

Wigan, Football League new boys, meet Luton for the first time and try to stifle the game in the hope of gaining a draw. Town are frantic and anxious but Stein hits home a low drive following a long throw-in by Price and then heads home a Moss corner to break the strong resistance.

Luton Town Lineup

  1. Milija Aleksic
    Milija
    Aleksic
  2. Kirk Stephens
    Kirk
    Stephens
  3. Mark Aizlewood
    Mark
    Aizlewood
  4. Mal Donaghy
    Mal
    Donaghy
  5. Chris Turner
    Chris
    Turner
  6. Paul Price
    Paul
    Price
  7. Alan West
    Alan
    West
  8. Lil Fuccillo
    Lil
    Fuccillo
  9. Brian Stein
    Brian
    Stein
  10. Bob Hatton
    Bob
    Hatton
  11. David Moss
    David
    Moss

Related Items

  1. Photo
  2. Match Report
  3. Programme
  1. The ball goes over the head of Bob Hatton
    The ball goes over the head of Bob Hatton
  2. Chris Turner tries his luck in attack
    Chris Turner tries his luck in attack
    • Chris Turner
  3. Chris Turner lends his support
    Chris Turner lends his support
    • Chris Turner
  4. Chris Turner in attack
    Chris Turner in attack
    • Chris Turner
  5. David Moss long range free kick
    David Moss long range free kick
    • David Moss
  6. Bob Hatton closes in on Wigan Keeper
    Bob Hatton closes in on Wigan Keeper
    • Bob Hatton
  7. Brian Stein on target
    Brian Stein on target
    • Brian Stein
  8. Brian Stein heads his second
    Brian Stein heads his second
    • Brian Stein
  9. Brian Stein fires in a shot
    Brian Stein fires in a shot
    • Brian Stein
  10. Lil Fuccillo lets fly
    Lil Fuccillo lets fly
    • Lil Fuccillo
  11. Brian Stein heads in the second goal
    Brian Stein heads in the second goal
    • Brian Stein
  12. Bob Hatton ready to pounce
    Bob Hatton ready to pounce
  13. Alan West signals the Town's opener
    Alan West signals the Town's opener
  14. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Wigan Athletic (29th Aug 1978)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Wigan Athletic (29th Aug 1978)
  15. Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Wigan Athletic (29th Aug 1978)
    Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Wigan Athletic (29th Aug 1978)
  16. Programme: Luton Town FC vs Wigan Athletic (29th Aug 1978)
    Programme: Luton Town FC vs Wigan Athletic (29th Aug 1978)

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