The greatest ... League Cup finals
Swindon Town 3 Arsenal 1, March 15, 1969
Heavy rain and the staging of the Horse of the Year Show a few days earlier have turned Wembley into a mudbath. Swindon, from the third tier, lead at half-time through Roger Smart but Bobby Gould’s late header for their top-flight opponents forces extra time. Don Rogers scores two fine individual goals to secure the trophy.
Aston Villa 3 Everton 2 (second replay), April 13, 1977
After two draws, Bob Latchford puts Everton ahead at Old Trafford, but in the last four minutes of normal time, Chris Nicholl and Brian Little nudge Villa in front before Mike Lyons levels. Little scores the winner in extra time.
Luton Town 3 Arsenal 2, April 24, 1988
With ten minutes left, Nigel Winterburn takes a penalty that would put Arsenal 3-1 ahead but Andy Dibble saves it. Danny Wilson scrambles an equaliser and Brian Stein, with his second goal, scores Luton’s winner in the closing moments.
Chelsea 3 Liverpool 2, February 27, 2005
John Arne Riise gives Liverpool a first-minute lead but Steven Gerrard, linked with Chelsea, heads a Paulo Ferreira free kick into his own net with ten minutes left. Didier Drogba and Mateja Kezman give Chelsea a 3-1 advantage in extra time, although Antonio Nunes replies to give Liverpool hope.
Was the 1969 Final ( Swindon v Arsenal )recorded on film?
Posted by: Fred Wiseman | February 25, 2008 at 12:57 PM
How about Sheffield Wednesday then in the first division beating Man United 1 v 0 in 1991? "Big Rons Barmy Army"
Posted by: Andrew | February 25, 2008 at 10:35 AM
What about the then Division 2 Sheffield Wednesday beating Man Utd in 1991. Wednesday still stand as the last team from outside the top division to lift either the FA or League cup.
Posted by: James | February 25, 2008 at 10:07 AM
What about QPR in 67 coming from 2 down to beat West Brom 3-2 which led to the double that season?? Albeit the second division and league cup double!!
Posted by: Tom, West London | February 25, 2008 at 04:17 AM
You forgot the greatest of them all in 1967 QPR 2-0 down, coming back to win against WBA 3-2!
Posted by: robert | February 25, 2008 at 01:59 AM