Milton Keynes Dons vs Luton Town FC (20th Nov 2004)

Steve Howard notches a hat-trick in a match played against the backdrop of a boycott and pre match protests against ‘Franchise FC’ outside the National Hockey Stadium. Vine opens the scoring when he cuts in and smashes home, and Howard taps in the second just before half time. Wade Small reduces the deficit seconds before the break. Two second half goals from Howard seal victory as the Hatters comfortably win the first League game between the clubs.