Episode

Match of the Day: 28th February 1988: League Cup Semi-Final, Second Leg: Luton Town v Oxford United

Name: Match of the Day: 28th February 1988: League Cup Semi-Final, Second Leg: Luton Town v Oxford United
Released: 1988-02-28
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Gary Lineker, Jimmy Hill, John Motson, Barry Davies, Des Lynam

Match of the DaySeason 1987/881988-02-28

Overview

Luton were barred from last season's Littlewoods Cup because of their ban on away fans. They had second thoughts for 1987-88 and now, after drawing the first leg of this semi-final 1-1 at Oxford, will fancy their chance of reaching only the second final in their history. Oxford surprised many when they won the Milk Cup two years ago, so they have the flavour of Wembley. They are also fighting for their First Division lives.

Details

Series: Match of the Day
Season: Season 24
Episode: Episode 14
Air date: 1988-02-28
Runtime: 80 min

Episode context

28th February 1988: League Cup Semi-Final, Second Leg: Luton Town v Oxford United is Episode 14 in Season 1987/88 of Match of the Day. It aired on 1988-02-28. The runtime is 80 min.

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