HattersHeritage
1986/1987 Football League Division One
Queens Park Rangers
2
2
Luton Town
Attendance
9,450
Match Date
Apr 11, 1987
David Preece moves away from John Byrne
David Preece moves away from John Byrne

**The Hatters toy with Rangers in the first period and play some brilliant football. They have only a goal from Stein to show for their dominance however, and the home side hits back to take an undeserved lead. Preece plays in Hill, who beats three defenders and side foots the ball home.

Luton Town Lineup

  1. Les Sealey
    Les
    Sealey
  2. Tim Breacker
    Tim
    Breacker
  3. Richard Harvey
    Richard
    Harvey
  4. Peter Nicholas
    Peter
    Nicholas
  5. Stacey North
    Stacey
    North
  6. Mal Donaghy
    Mal
    Donaghy
  7. Ricky Hill
    Ricky
    Hill
  8. Brian Stein
    Brian
    Stein
  9. Mike Newell
    Mike
    Newell
  10. Mark Stein
    Mark
    Stein
  11. David Preece
    David
    Preece

Related Items

  1. Photo
  2. Match Report
  3. Programme
  1. David Preece moves away from John Byrne
    David Preece moves away from John Byrne
    • David Preece
  2. David Preece looks to set up an attacking move
    David Preece looks to set up an attacking move
    • David Preece
  3. Stacey North gives Mark Stein a hug after Stein had scored the Town`s first goal
    Stacey North gives Mark Stein a hug after Stein had scored the Town`s first goal
    • Stacey North
    • Mark Stein
  4. Mark Stein turns away after scoring the Town`s first goal. Ricky Hill raises his arm in triumph
    Mark Stein turns away after scoring the Town`s first goal. Ricky Hill raises his arm in triumph
    • Mark Stein
    • Ricky Hill
  5. Mark Stein stabs the ball past David Seaman for the Town`s first goal
    Mark Stein stabs the ball past David Seaman for the Town`s first goal
    • Mark Stein
  6. Mark Stein shoots through a crowded penalty area
    Mark Stein shoots through a crowded penalty area
    • Mark Stein
  7. Mark Stein salutes his goal after putting the Town 1-0 in front
    Mark Stein salutes his goal after putting the Town 1-0 in front
    • Mark Stein
  8. Mark Stein has two defenders closing him down
    Mark Stein has two defenders closing him down
    • Mark Stein
  9. David Preece plays the ball inside
    David Preece plays the ball inside
    • David Preece
  10. David Preece plays the ball towards the Rangers penalty area
    David Preece plays the ball towards the Rangers penalty area
    • David Preece
  11. Robbie James knocks the ball away from Mike Newell
    Robbie James knocks the ball away from Mike Newell
    • Mike Newell
  12. Mike Newell just cannot bring the ball under control
    Mike Newell just cannot bring the ball under control
    • Mike Newell
  13. Mike Newell holds off a defender to get a shot on goal
    Mike Newell holds off a defender to get a shot on goal
    • Mike Newell
  14. Mike Newell goes on a forward run
    Mike Newell goes on a forward run
    • Mike Newell
  15. Mike Newell and Robbie James get into a tangle as they compete for the ball
    Mike Newell and Robbie James get into a tangle as they compete for the ball
    • Mike Newell
  16. David Preece weighs up his options
    David Preece weighs up his options
    • David Preece
  17. David Preece runs at John Byrne
    David Preece runs at John Byrne
    • David Preece
  18. Mark Stein and Gavin Maguire compete for the ball
    Mark Stein and Gavin Maguire compete for the ball
    • Mark Stein
  19. Tim Breacker shows Robbie James a clean pair of heels
    Tim Breacker shows Robbie James a clean pair of heels
    • Tim Breacker
  20. Mal Donaghy lofts the ball into the penalty area
    Mal Donaghy lofts the ball into the penalty area
    • Mal Donaghy
  21. Luton pick up a point in a 2-2 draw at Loftus Road, in no small part thanks to a fantastic equaliser by the pictured Ricky Hill
    Luton pick up a point in a 2-2 draw at Loftus Road, in no small part thanks to a fantastic equaliser by the pictured Ricky Hill
    • Ricky Hill
  22. It is up there somewhere as Stacey North looks skywards for the ball
    It is up there somewhere as Stacey North looks skywards for the ball
    • Stacey North
  23. Happy Hatters celebrate Ricky Hill`s goal
    Happy Hatters celebrate Ricky Hill`s goal
    • Ricky Hill
  24. Gavin Maguire just does enough to take the ball away from Brian Stein
    Gavin Maguire just does enough to take the ball away from Brian Stein
    • Brian Stein
  25. Gavin Maguire gets his foot to the ball to stop Mark Stein
    Gavin Maguire gets his foot to the ball to stop Mark Stein
    • Mark Stein
  26. David Seaman ensures the ball does not reach Mark Stein
    David Seaman ensures the ball does not reach Mark Stein
    • Mark Stein
  27. David Seaman claims the ball as Mike Newell jumps in
    David Seaman claims the ball as Mike Newell jumps in
    • Mike Newell
  28. Ricky Hill has just scored the Town`s second goal. Mike Newell is first to join in the celebrations
    Ricky Hill has just scored the Town`s second goal. Mike Newell is first to join in the celebrations
    • Ricky Hill
    • Mike Newell
  29. Ricky Hill hits a rising shot from outside the penalty area
    Ricky Hill hits a rising shot from outside the penalty area
    • Ricky Hill
  30. Brian Stein watches as Alan McDonald puts the ball out of play
    Brian Stein watches as Alan McDonald puts the ball out of play
    • Brian Stein
  31. Brian Stein strikes a direct free kick
    Brian Stein strikes a direct free kick
    • Brian Stein
  32. Brian Stein moves forward with the ball
    Brian Stein moves forward with the ball
    • Brian Stein
  33. Brian Stein is blocked by David Seaman
    Brian Stein is blocked by David Seaman
    • Brian Stein
  34. Brian Stein and Gavin Maguire have a bit of a disagreement
    Brian Stein and Gavin Maguire have a bit of a disagreement
    • Brian Stein
  35. Ricky Hill shoots from inside the penalty area
    Ricky Hill shoots from inside the penalty area
    • Ricky Hill
  36. Ricky Hill sends Gavin Maguire the wrong way
    Ricky Hill sends Gavin Maguire the wrong way
    • Ricky Hill
  37. Ricky Hill is thwarted by the outstretched boot of David Seaman
    Ricky Hill is thwarted by the outstretched boot of David Seaman
    • Ricky Hill
  38. Match Report: Queens Park Rangers vs Luton Town FC (11th Apr 1987)
    Match Report: Queens Park Rangers vs Luton Town FC (11th Apr 1987)
  39. Match Report: Queens Park Rangers vs Luton Town FC (11th Apr 1987)
    Match Report: Queens Park Rangers vs Luton Town FC (11th Apr 1987)
  40. Programme: Queens Park Rangers vs Luton Town FC (11th Apr 1987)
    Programme: Queens Park Rangers vs Luton Town FC (11th Apr 1987)

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