1966 Football League Cup final

April 2014 April 2026 1966 Football League Cup final 1965–66 Football League Cup West Ham United 3 West Bromwich Albion 5 First Leg 2 1 9 March 1966 Boleyn Ground London Second Leg 1 4 23 March 1966 The Hawthorns West Bromwich 1965 1967 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. 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.https://www.11v11.com/matches/west-ham-united-v-west-bromwich-albion-09-march-1966-28667/ West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion, 09 March 1966 11v11.com 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 First leg West Ham United2–1(final score after 90 minutes)West Bromwich AlbionManager: ENG Ron Greenwood Team:  ENG Jim Standen (GK)  ENG Dennis Burnett  ENG Jack Burkett  ENG Martin Peters  ENG Ken Brown  ENG Bobby Moore (c)  ENG Peter Brabrook  ENG Ron Boyce  ENG Johnny Byrne  ENG Geoff Hurst  ENG Brian Dear Scorers:Johnny ByrneBobby MooreHalf-time:0–0 Competition:Football League Cup (Final First Leg) Date: 9 March 1966 Venue:Boleyn Ground, London Attendance: 28,341 Referee: D SmithManager: ENG Jimmy Hagan Team:  ENG Ray Potter (GK)  ENG Bobby Cram  ENG Ray Fairfax SCO Doug Fraser  ENG Danny Campbell  WAL Graham Williams (c)  ENG Tony Brown ENG Jeff Astle  ENG John Kaye  ENG Graham Lovett  ENG Clive Clark Scorers:Jeff Astle Second leg West Bromwich Albion4–1(final score after 90 minutes)Agg: 5–3West Ham UnitedManager: ENG Jimmy Hagan Team:  ENG Ray Potter (GK)  ENG Bobby Cram  ENG Ray Fairfax  SCO Doug Fraser  ENG Danny Campbell  WAL Graham Williams (c)  ENG Tony Brown ENG Jeff Astle  ENG John Kaye  SCO Bobby Hope  ENG Clive Clark Scorers:Tony BrownClive ClarkJohn KayeGraham WilliamsHalf-time:4–0 Competition:Football League Cup (Final Second Leg) Date: 23 March 1966 Venue:The Hawthorns, West Bromwich Attendance: 31,925 Referee: J MitchellManager: ENG Ron Greenwood Team:  ENG Jim Standen (GK)  ENG Dennis Burnett  ENG Eddie Bovington  ENG Martin Peters  ENG Ken Brown  ENG Bobby Moore (c)  ENG Peter Brabrook  ENG Ron Boyce  ENG Johnny Byrne  ENG Geoff Hurst  ENG Johnny Sissons Scorers:Martin Peters Road to The Final Home teams listed first. West Ham United 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 aggregateWest Bromwich Albion 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 Category:1965–66 in English men's football cups Category:EFL Cup seasons Category:EFL Cup finals League Cup final 1966 League Cup final 1966 League Cup final League Cup final