HattersHeritage
1968/1969 FA Cup 3rd Round
Manchester City
1
0
Luton Town
Attendance
37,120
Match Date
Jan 4, 1969
Players at Luton station getting readiy to depart for Manchester
Players at Luton station getting readiy to depart for Manchester

City’s Francis Lee collapses spectacularly in the area to win a penalty which he converts himself. The Hatters have their chances against the lacklustre League Champions, with Rioch twice going close in the second half. “Luton scared me to death”, quotes City manager, Joe Mercer.

Luton Town Lineup

  1. Sandy Davie
    Sandy
    Davie
  2. Max Dougan
    Max
    Dougan
  3. Jack Bannister
    Jack
    Bannister
  4. Alan Slough
    Alan
    Slough
  5. Terry Branston
    Terry
    Branston
  6. John Moore
    John
    Moore
  7. Graham French
    Graham
    French
  8. Brian Lewis
    Brian
    Lewis
  9. Keith Allen
    Keith
    Allen
  10. Bruce Rioch
    Bruce
    Rioch
  11. Mike Harrison
    Mike
    Harrison

Substitutes

  1. Billy McDerment
    Billy
    McDerment

Related Items

  1. Photo
  2. Match Report
  3. Programme
  1. Players at Luton station getting readiy to depart for Manchester
    Players at Luton station getting readiy to depart for Manchester
  2. Jack Bannister threads through a pass
    Jack Bannister threads through a pass
    • Brian Lewis
  3. Keith Allen challenges the City goalkeeper
    Keith Allen challenges the City goalkeeper
    • Keith Allen
  4. Sandy Davie is beaten from the spot for the only goal of the game
    Sandy Davie is beaten from the spot for the only goal of the game
    • Sandy Davie
  5. Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
    Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
  6. Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
    Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
  7. Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
    Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
  8. Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
    Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
  9. Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
    Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
  10. Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
    Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
  11. Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
    Match Report: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
  12. Programme: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)
    Programme: Manchester City vs Luton Town FC (4th Jan 1969)

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