1970 Watney Cup final
| Event | 1970 Watney Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 8 August 1970 | ||||||
| Venue | Baseball Ground, Derby | ||||||
| Referee | Keith Walker (Maidstone) | ||||||
| Attendance | 32,049 | ||||||
The 1970 Watney Cup final was the inaugural final of the Watney Cup. The match was held at the Baseball Ground in Derby on 8 August 1970 and had an attendance of 32,049. It was contested by Derby County and Manchester United.[1][2][3][4]
Derby won the match 4–1, with goals from Roy McFarland, Alan Hinton, Alan Durban, and Dave Mackay.
Background
Derby County and Manchester United were the two representatives of the First Division in the inaugural Watney Cup. As a result, they were both drawn away to opponents from the Third Division for their opening ties. Led by Brian Clough, Derby required extra time to overcome Fulham at Craven Cottage, whilst United had a similarly difficult afternoon at Elm Park, beating Reading 3–2. In the semi-finals, John McGovern fired Derby past Sheffield United in front of a home crowd. Elsewhere, United survived another scare as they beat Hull City on penalties at Boothferry Park. It marked the first time that a professional football match in England was decided by a penalty shoot-out.[1][2][3][4]
Route to the final
Derby CountyQuarter-final: Fulham 3–5 (a.e.t.) Derby County (1 August) Semi-final: Derby County 1–0 Sheffield United (5 August) |
Manchester UnitedQuarter-final: Reading 2–3 Manchester United (1 August) Semi-final: Hull City 1–1 (a.e.t.) Manchester United (5 August) |
Match details
| Derby County | 4–1 | Manchester United |
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| McFarland 20' Hinton 24' Durban 35' Mackay 74' |
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MATCH RULES
- 90 minutes.
- 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
- Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
- Maximum of two substitutions.
References
- ^ a b "Watney Cup results". stevesfootballstats.uk. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Stoke City And The Watney Cup". worldfootballindex.com. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ a b "The Watney Cup". footballsite.co.uk. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ a b "THE WONDERFUL WATNEY CUP". readtheleague.com. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2025.