The 1966 Football League Cup Final, the sixth Football League Cup

Football League Cup

The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...

 final to be staged since the competition's inception, was contested between West Bromwich Albion

West Bromwich Albion F.C.

West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...

 and West Ham United

West Ham United F.C.

West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...

. It was the last to be played over two legs

Two-legged match

In sport , a two-legged tie is a contest between two teams which comprises two matches or legs, with each team as the home team in one leg. The winning team is usually determined by aggregate score, the sum of the scores of the two legs...

, with West Brom winning 5–3 on aggregate.

West Ham won the first leg 2–1 at the Boleyn Ground

Boleyn Ground

The Boleyn Ground, more commonly referred to as Upton Park due to its location in Upton Park, London is the football stadium of West Ham United.-History:...

, with West Ham's goals coming from Bobby Moore

Bobby Moore

Robert Frederick Chelsea "Bobby" Moore, OBE was an English footballer. He captained West Ham United for more than ten years and was captain of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup...

 and Johnny Byrne

Johnny Byrne (footballer)

John Joseph "Budgie" Byrne was an English professional football player.Johnny started his career playing for Epsom Town, and then Guildford City Youth, before moving to Football League club Crystal Palace, signing a professional contract on his 17th birthday...

, with Jeff Astle

Jeff Astle

Jeffrey "The King" Astle was an English footballer. He played 361 games for West Bromwich Albion, scoring 174 goals, and was one of the most iconic players in the history of the club...

 scoring for West Brom. However, Albion won the second leg 4–1 at The Hawthorns

The Hawthorns

The Hawthorns is an all-seater football stadium in West Bromwich, Sandwell, England, with a capacity of 26,484. It has been the home of West Bromwich Albion F.C. since 1900, when it became the sixth ground to be used by the club. The ground was the last Football League ground to be built in the...

. In the second leg West Brom's goals were scored by Graham Williams, Clive Clark

Clive Clark (footballer)

Clive Clark is an English former footballer.-Career:Clark was a skilful left-winger who began his career at Leeds United. He joined Queens Park Rangers in September 1958, making his debut against Bournemouth and went on to play 66 league games for Rangers, scoring 8 goals. A move to West Bromwich...

, Tony Brown and John Kaye

John Kaye (footballer)

John Kaye is an English former footballer and manager.Kaye joined West Bromwich Albion from Scunthorpe United in May 1963 for £44,750, a club record for Albion at the time. He made his debut for the Baggies against Leicester City in August 1963. He managed Hull City for a time period of September...

. Martin Peters

Martin Peters

Martin Stanford Peters, MBE is a former football player and member of the victorious England team which won the 1966 World Cup as well as playing in the 1970 FIFA World Cup....

 with West Ham's consolation.

First leg

West Ham United	2 — 1 (final score after 90 minutes)	West Bromwich Albion
Manager: Ron Greenwood Team:   Jim Standen Jim Standen James Alfred Standen is an English former footballer, playing as goalkeeper, and cricketer.Standen started his footballing career at Arsenal, joining the side in 1953. His appearances at Arsenal were limited, first by National Service and then by the presence of Wales international Jack Kelsey...  (GK)   Dennis Burnett Dennis Burnett Dennis Burnett is a former English football defender.-Club career:He started his career as a youth team player at West Ham United, making his first team debut in October 1965. He played 66 games in all competitions for West Ham scoring three goals...   Jack Burkett Jack Burkett Jack Burkett is an English former footballer who played as a full-back.Burkett started his career at West Ham United, joining the senior team in July 1958. He played in the FA Youth Cup Final of 1958-59 alongside Bobby Moore, Harry Cripps and Eddie Bovington, and made his League debut against...   Martin Peters Martin Peters Martin Stanford Peters, MBE is a former football player and member of the victorious England team which won the 1966 World Cup as well as playing in the 1970 FIFA World Cup....   Ken Brown   Bobby Moore Bobby Moore Robert Frederick Chelsea "Bobby" Moore, OBE was an English footballer. He captained West Ham United for more than ten years and was captain of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup...  (C)   Peter Brabrook Peter Brabrook Peter Brabrook is an English former footballer who made nearly 500 appearances in the Football League playing for Chelsea, West Ham United and Orient, and was capped three times for the England national team. He played as a winger....   Ron Boyce   Johnny Byrne Johnny Byrne (footballer) John Joseph "Budgie" Byrne was an English professional football player.Johnny started his career playing for Epsom Town, and then Guildford City Youth, before moving to Football League club Crystal Palace, signing a professional contract on his 17th birthday...   Geoff Hurst Geoff Hurst Sir Geoffrey Charles Hurst MBE is a retired England footballer best remembered for his years with West Ham. He made his mark in World Cup history as the only player to have scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final. His three goals came in the 1966 final for England in their 4–2 win over West...   Brian Dear Brian Dear Brian Dear is an English former footballer who played as a striker.Dear, nicknamed Stag, started his career with West Ham United, joining the club at the age of 15. He made his debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 29 August 1962, and went on to make 69 league appearances for the club, scoring... ---- Scorers: Johnny Byrne Johnny Byrne (footballer) John Joseph "Budgie" Byrne was an English professional football player.Johnny started his career playing for Epsom Town, and then Guildford City Youth, before moving to Football League club Crystal Palace, signing a professional contract on his 17th birthday... Bobby Moore Bobby Moore Robert Frederick Chelsea "Bobby" Moore, OBE was an English footballer. He captained West Ham United for more than ten years and was captain of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup...	Half-time: 0-0 Competition: Football League Cup Football League Cup The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...  (Final First Leg) Date: 9 March 1966 Venue: Boleyn Ground Boleyn Ground The Boleyn Ground, more commonly referred to as Upton Park due to its location in Upton Park, London is the football stadium of West Ham United.-History:... , London London London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its... Attendance: 28,341 Referee: D Smith	Manager: Jimmy Hagan Jimmy Hagan James Hagan was an English football player and manager born in Washington, County Durham, England. He played between 1938 and 1958 for Sheffield United and once for England. As manager he had his greatest successes with S.L... Team:   Ray Potter (GK)   Robert Cram   Ray Fairfax   Doug Fraser Doug Fraser Doug Fraser was a Scottish football full-back.Fraser began his career in Scottish minor football, appearing for Eaglesham Amateur and Blantyre Celtic. After being rejected by both Celtic and Leeds United following trials Fraser turned professional with Aberdeen...   Danny Campbell   Graham Williams   Tony Brown   Jeff Astle Jeff Astle Jeffrey "The King" Astle was an English footballer. He played 361 games for West Bromwich Albion, scoring 174 goals, and was one of the most iconic players in the history of the club...   John Kaye John Kaye (footballer) John Kaye is an English former footballer and manager.Kaye joined West Bromwich Albion from Scunthorpe United in May 1963 for £44,750, a club record for Albion at the time. He made his debut for the Baggies against Leicester City in August 1963. He managed Hull City for a time period of September...   Graham Lovett Graham Lovett Graham John Lovett is a retired English footballer who played most of his career as a midfielder for West Bromwich Albion, where he was on the winning sides for the 1966 Football League Cup Final and the 1968 FA Cup Final...   Clive Clark Clive Clark (footballer) Clive Clark is an English former footballer.-Career:Clark was a skilful left-winger who began his career at Leeds United. He joined Queens Park Rangers in September 1958, making his debut against Bournemouth and went on to play 66 league games for Rangers, scoring 8 goals. A move to West Bromwich... ---- Scorers: Jeff Astle Jeff Astle Jeffrey "The King" Astle was an English footballer. He played 361 games for West Bromwich Albion, scoring 174 goals, and was one of the most iconic players in the history of the club...

Second leg

West Bromwich Albion	4 — 1 (final score after 90 minutes) Agg:5-3	West Ham United
Manager: ---- Team:   Ray Potter (GK)   Robert Cram   Ray Fairfax   Doug Fraser Doug Fraser Doug Fraser was a Scottish football full-back.Fraser began his career in Scottish minor football, appearing for Eaglesham Amateur and Blantyre Celtic. After being rejected by both Celtic and Leeds United following trials Fraser turned professional with Aberdeen...   Danny Campbell   Graham Williams   Tony Brown   Jeff Astle Jeff Astle Jeffrey "The King" Astle was an English footballer. He played 361 games for West Bromwich Albion, scoring 174 goals, and was one of the most iconic players in the history of the club...   John Kaye John Kaye (footballer) John Kaye is an English former footballer and manager.Kaye joined West Bromwich Albion from Scunthorpe United in May 1963 for £44,750, a club record for Albion at the time. He made his debut for the Baggies against Leicester City in August 1963. He managed Hull City for a time period of September...   Bobby Hope Bobby Hope Robert "Bobby" Hope is a Scottish former footballer who made more than 400 appearances as a midfielder in the Football League. He played more than 300 league games for West Bromwich Albion where he spent most of his club career. He won two caps for Scotland.Hope played for West Brom between 1959...   Clive Clark Clive Clark (footballer) Clive Clark is an English former footballer.-Career:Clark was a skilful left-winger who began his career at Leeds United. He joined Queens Park Rangers in September 1958, making his debut against Bournemouth and went on to play 66 league games for Rangers, scoring 8 goals. A move to West Bromwich... ---- Scorers: Tony Brown Clive Clark Clive Clark (footballer) Clive Clark is an English former footballer.-Career:Clark was a skilful left-winger who began his career at Leeds United. He joined Queens Park Rangers in September 1958, making his debut against Bournemouth and went on to play 66 league games for Rangers, scoring 8 goals. A move to West Bromwich... John Kaye John Kaye (footballer) John Kaye is an English former footballer and manager.Kaye joined West Bromwich Albion from Scunthorpe United in May 1963 for £44,750, a club record for Albion at the time. He made his debut for the Baggies against Leicester City in August 1963. He managed Hull City for a time period of September... Graham Williams	Half-time: 0-0 Competition: Football League Cup Football League Cup The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...  (Final Second Leg) Date: 23-March-1966 Venue: The Hawthorns The Hawthorns The Hawthorns is an all-seater football stadium in West Bromwich, Sandwell, England, with a capacity of 26,484. It has been the home of West Bromwich Albion F.C. since 1900, when it became the sixth ground to be used by the club. The ground was the last Football League ground to be built in the... , West Bromwich West Bromwich West Bromwich is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, in the West Midlands, England. It is north west of Birmingham lying on the A41 London-to-Birkenhead road. West Bromwich is part of the Black Country... Attendance: 31,925 Referee: J Mitchell	Manager: ---- Team:   Jim Standen Jim Standen James Alfred Standen is an English former footballer, playing as goalkeeper, and cricketer.Standen started his footballing career at Arsenal, joining the side in 1953. His appearances at Arsenal were limited, first by National Service and then by the presence of Wales international Jack Kelsey...  (GK)   Dennis Burnett Dennis Burnett Dennis Burnett is a former English football defender.-Club career:He started his career as a youth team player at West Ham United, making his first team debut in October 1965. He played 66 games in all competitions for West Ham scoring three goals...   Eddie Bovington Eddie Bovington Eddie Bovington is an English former footballer who played for West Ham United as a wing-half.Bovington played Junior football with West Ham, and was a member of the FA Youth Cup Final team of 1958-59 alongside Bobby Moore, Harry Cripps and Jack Burkett.He made his senior debut in a Football...   Martin Peters Martin Peters Martin Stanford Peters, MBE is a former football player and member of the victorious England team which won the 1966 World Cup as well as playing in the 1970 FIFA World Cup....   Ken Brown   Bobby Moore Bobby Moore Robert Frederick Chelsea "Bobby" Moore, OBE was an English footballer. He captained West Ham United for more than ten years and was captain of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup...  (C)   Peter Brabrook Peter Brabrook Peter Brabrook is an English former footballer who made nearly 500 appearances in the Football League playing for Chelsea, West Ham United and Orient, and was capped three times for the England national team. He played as a winger....   Ron Boyce   Johnny Byrne Johnny Byrne (footballer) John Joseph "Budgie" Byrne was an English professional football player.Johnny started his career playing for Epsom Town, and then Guildford City Youth, before moving to Football League club Crystal Palace, signing a professional contract on his 17th birthday...   Geoff Hurst Geoff Hurst Sir Geoffrey Charles Hurst MBE is a retired England footballer best remembered for his years with West Ham. He made his mark in World Cup history as the only player to have scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final. His three goals came in the 1966 final for England in their 4–2 win over West...   John Sissons John Sissons John Howard Sissons was a barrister, author, judge and a Canadian federal politician.-Early life:Sissons was born in Orillia, Ontario and, at the age of four, contracted polio, which injured his leg and he walked with a limp for the rest of his life... ---- Scorers: Martin Peters Martin Peters Martin Stanford Peters, MBE is a former football player and member of the victorious England team which won the 1966 World Cup as well as playing in the 1970 FIFA World Cup....

West Ham United

EWLINE Round 2 Bristol Rovers Bristol Rovers F.C. Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city.... 3–3 West Ham United West Ham United F.C. West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current... Round 2 replay West Ham United West Ham United F.C. West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. 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