HattersHeritage
1986/1987 Football League Division One
Newcastle United
2
2
Luton Town
Attendance
22,447
Match Date
Feb 7, 1987
Peter Nicholas takes a shot at goal
Peter Nicholas takes a shot at goal

Ashley Grimes opens the scoring direct from a free kick, but bottom placed Newcastle score twice to take the lead, helped in no small part by a vociferous St James’ Park crowd. Tim Breacker slams his first ever League goal with 15 minutes left to earn the Hatters a share of the points.

Luton Town Lineup

  1. Les Sealey
    Les
    Sealey
  2. Tim Breacker
    Tim
    Breacker
  3. Rob Johnson
    Rob
    Johnson
  4. Peter Nicholas
    Peter
    Nicholas
  5. Steve Foster
    Steve
    Foster
  6. Mal Donaghy
    Mal
    Donaghy
  7. Robert Wilson
    Robert
    Wilson
  8. Brian Stein
    Brian
    Stein
  9. Mike Newell
    Mike
    Newell
  10. Mick Harford
    Mick
    Harford
  11. Ashley Grimes
    Ashley
    Grimes

Related Items

  1. Photo
  2. Match Report
  3. Programme
  1. Peter Nicholas takes a shot at goal
    Peter Nicholas takes a shot at goal
    • Peter Nicholas
  2. Mike Newell and Glenn Roeder watch the flight of the ball
    Mike Newell and Glenn Roeder watch the flight of the ball
    • Mike Newell
  3. Mike Newell puffs his cheeks as he takes a shot
    Mike Newell puffs his cheeks as he takes a shot
    • Mike Newell
  4. Mike Newell rides a sliding tackle
    Mike Newell rides a sliding tackle
    • Mike Newell
  5. Mike Newell shields the ball
    Mike Newell shields the ball
    • Mike Newell
  6. Mike Newell takes a shot at goal despite Kenny Wharton's attempts to block it
    Mike Newell takes a shot at goal despite Kenny Wharton's attempts to block it
    • Mike Newell
  7. Newell`s shot goes between Peter Jackson and Neil McDonald
    Newell`s shot goes between Peter Jackson and Neil McDonald
    • Mike Newell
  8. Robert Wilson heads the ball forward as Mick Harford looks on
    Robert Wilson heads the ball forward as Mick Harford looks on
    • Robert Wilson
    • Mick Harford
  9. Robert Wilson plays the ball across the penalty area
    Robert Wilson plays the ball across the penalty area
    • Robert Wilson
  10. Robert Wilson twists as the looks to control the ball
    Robert Wilson twists as the looks to control the ball
    • Robert Wilson
  11. United keeper Martin Thomas makes sure the ball does not reach Mick Harford
    United keeper Martin Thomas makes sure the ball does not reach Mick Harford
    • Mick Harford
  12. Peter Nicholas shoots into a crowd of players
    Peter Nicholas shoots into a crowd of players
    • Peter Nicholas
  13. Mick Harford takes a shot at goal as Glenn Roeder flintches
    Mick Harford takes a shot at goal as Glenn Roeder flintches
    • Mick Harford
  14. Mick Harford plays the ball as he goes to ground as David McCreery moves in
    Mick Harford plays the ball as he goes to ground as David McCreery moves in
    • Mick Harford
  15. A high stepping Mike Newell
    A high stepping Mike Newell
    • Mike Newell
  16. A scramble in the United goal mouth
    A scramble in the United goal mouth
  17. Luton pick up an away point at St James in a game remembered most for Tim Breacker scoring his first ever goal for the Town
    Luton pick up an away point at St James in a game remembered most for Tim Breacker scoring his first ever goal for the Town
    • Tim Breacker
  18. Brian Stein goes to ground after a tackle on the edge of the penalty area
    Brian Stein goes to ground after a tackle on the edge of the penalty area
    • Brian Stein
  19. Tim Breacker and Brian Stein salute Town`s second goal
    Tim Breacker and Brian Stein salute Town`s second goal
    • Tim Breacker
    • Brian Stein
  20. Tim Breacker is congratulated by Mike Newell, Mick Harford and Brian Stein after scoring the Town`s second goal
    Tim Breacker is congratulated by Mike Newell, Mick Harford and Brian Stein after scoring the Town`s second goal
    • Tim Breacker
    • Mike Newell
    • Mick Harford
    • Brian Stein
  21. Tim Breacker shows his delight as he scores the Town`s second goall
    Tim Breacker shows his delight as he scores the Town`s second goall
    • Tim Breacker
  22. Ashley Grimes freekick is on its way and results in the Town`s first goal
    Ashley Grimes freekick is on its way and results in the Town`s first goal
    • Ashley Grimes
  23. Ashley Grimes,number 11 is swamped be his team mates after scoring the Town`s first goal
    Ashley Grimes,number 11 is swamped be his team mates after scoring the Town`s first goal
    • Ashley Grimes
  24. Mick Harford and Peter Jackson challenge for a high ball
    Mick Harford and Peter Jackson challenge for a high ball
    • Mick Harford
  25. Mick Harford and Peter Jackson chase a loose ball
    Mick Harford and Peter Jackson chase a loose ball
    • Mick Harford
  26. Mick Harford leaps but Peter Jackson heads the ball clear
    Mick Harford leaps but Peter Jackson heads the ball clear
    • Mick Harford
  27. Match Report: Newcastle United vs Luton Town FC (7th Feb 1987)
    Match Report: Newcastle United vs Luton Town FC (7th Feb 1987)
  28. Match Report: Newcastle United vs Luton Town FC (7th Feb 1987)
    Match Report: Newcastle United vs Luton Town FC (7th Feb 1987)
  29. Match Report: Newcastle United vs Luton Town FC (7th Feb 1987)
    Match Report: Newcastle United vs Luton Town FC (7th Feb 1987)
  30. Programme: Newcastle United vs Luton Town FC (7th Feb 1987)
    Programme: Newcastle United vs Luton Town FC (7th Feb 1987)

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