1971 Watney Cup final
| Event | 1971 Watney Cup | ||||||
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| Colchester won 4โ3 on penalties | |||||||
| Date | 7 August 1971 | ||||||
| Venue | The Hawthorns, West Bromwich | ||||||
| Referee | David Smith (Stonehouse) | ||||||
| Attendance | 18,487 | ||||||
The 1971 Watney Cup final was the final of the second Watney Cup. The match was held at The Hawthorns in West Bromwich on 7 August 1971 and had an attendance of 18,487. It was contested by West Bromwich Albion and Colchester United.[1][2][3][4]
Colchester won the match 4โ3 on penalties, following a 4โ4 draw.
Background
In the 1971 edition of the Watney Cup, West Bromwich Albion were one of two representatives of the First Division, alongside the inaugural runners-up, Manchester United. On the other hand, Colchester United were one of the competition's Fourth Division sides, in tandem with Crewe Alexandra. West Brom beat Third Division opponents Wrexham in the first round, before downing Halifax Town 2โ0 in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Colchester saw off both Luton Town and Carlisle United on their way to the final.[1][2][3][4]
Route to the final
West Bromwich AlbionQuarter-final: Wrexham 1โ2 West Bromwich Albion (31 July) Semi-final: Halifax Town 0โ2 West Bromwich Albion (4 August) |
Colchester UnitedQuarter-final: Colchester United 1โ0 Luton Town (31 July) Semi-final: Colchester United 2โ0 Carlisle United (4 August) |
Match details
| West Bromwich Albion | 4โ4 | Colchester United |
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Cantello  16'Astle 30', 89'Suggett 34' |
Report | Mahon 8', 67' Simmons 32'Lewis 86' (pen.) |
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| 3โ4 | ||
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MATCH RULES
- 90 minutes.
- Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
- Maximum of two substitutions.
References
- โ 1.0 1.1 "Watney Cup results". stevesfootballstats.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- โ 2.0 2.1 "Stoke City And The Watney Cup". worldfootballindex.com. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- โ 3.0 3.1 "The Watney Cup". footballsite.co.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- โ 4.0 4.1 "THE WONDERFUL WATNEY CUP". readtheleague.com. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
External links
Template:1971-72 in English football
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