1966 Football League Cup final

The 1966 Football League Cup Final, the sixth Football League Cup final to be staged since the competition's inception, was contested between West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United. It was the last to be played over two legs, with West Brom winning 5–3 on aggregate.

1966 Football League Cup Final
Event1965–66 Football League Cup
First Leg
Date9 March 1966
VenueBoleyn Ground, London
Second Leg
Date23 March 1966
VenueThe Hawthorns, West Bromwich
1965
1967

West Ham won the first leg 2–1 at the Boleyn Ground, with West Ham's goals coming from Bobby Moore and Johnny Byrne, with Jeff Astle scoring for West Brom.[1] However, Albion won the second leg 4–1 at The Hawthorns. In the second leg West Brom's goals were scored by Graham Williams, Clive Clark, Tony Brown and John Kaye. Martin Peters with West Ham's consolation.

Match details

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First leg

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West Ham United 2–1
(final score after 90 minutes)
West Bromwich Albion
Manager:   Ron Greenwood

Team:
   Jim Standen (GK)
   Dennis Burnett
   Jack Burkett
   Martin Peters
   Ken Brown
   Bobby Moore (c)
   Peter Brabrook
   Ron Boyce
   Johnny Byrne
   Geoff Hurst
   Brian Dear
Scorers:
 Johnny Byrne
 Bobby Moore

Half-time:
0–0

Competition:
Football League Cup (Final First Leg)

Date:
9 March 1966

Venue:
Boleyn Ground, London

Attendance:
28,341

Referee:
D Smith

Manager:   Jimmy Hagan

Team:
   Ray Potter (GK)
   Bobby Cram
   Ray Fairfax
  Doug Fraser
   Danny Campbell
   Graham Williams (c)
   Tony Brown
  Jeff Astle
   John Kaye
   Graham Lovett
   Clive Clark
Scorers:
 Jeff Astle

Second leg

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West Bromwich Albion 4–1
(final score after 90 minutes)
Agg: 5–3
West Ham United
Manager:   Jimmy Hagan

Team:
   Ray Potter (GK)
   Bobby Cram
   Ray Fairfax
   Doug Fraser
   Danny Campbell
   Graham Williams (c)
   Tony Brown
  Jeff Astle
   John Kaye
   Bobby Hope
   Clive Clark
Scorers:
 Tony Brown
 Clive Clark
 John Kaye
 Graham Williams

Half-time:
0–0

Competition:
Football League Cup (Final Second Leg)

Date:
23 March 1966

Venue:
The Hawthorns, West Bromwich

Attendance:
31,925

Referee:
J Mitchell

Manager:   Ron Greenwood

Team:
   Jim Standen (GK)
   Dennis Burnett
   Eddie Bovington
   Martin Peters
   Ken Brown
   Bobby Moore (c)
   Peter Brabrook
   Ron Boyce
   Johnny Byrne
   Geoff Hurst
   Johnny Sissons
Scorers:
 Martin Peters

Road to The Final

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Home teams listed first.

West Ham United

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Round 2: Bristol Rovers 3-3 West Ham United

Replay West Ham United 3–2 Bristol Rovers

Round 3: West Ham United 4-0 Mansfield Town

Round 4: Rotherham United 1-2 West Ham United

Quarter final: Grimsby Town 2-2 West Ham United

Replay West Ham United 1–0 Grimsby Town

Semi final, 1st leg: West Ham United 5-2 Cardiff City

Semi final, 2nd leg: Cardiff City 1-5 West Ham United

West Ham United won 10–3 on aggregate

West Bromwich Albion

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Round 2: West Bromwich Albion 3-1 Walsall

Round 3: Leeds United 2-4 West Bromwich Albion

Round 4: Coventry City 1-1 West Bromwich Albion

Replay West Bromwich Albion 6–1 Coventry City

Quarter final: West Bromwich Albion 3-1 Aston Villa

Semi final, 1st leg: West Bromwich Albion 2-1 Peterborough United

Semi final, 2nd leg: Peterborough United 2-4 West Bromwich Albion

West Bromwich Albion won 6–3 on aggregate

References

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  1. ^ "West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion, 09 March 1966". 11v11.com.