Episode

Match of the Day: 9th April 1994: FA Cup Semi-final: Chelsea v Luton Town

Name: Match of the Day: 9th April 1994: FA Cup Semi-final: Chelsea v Luton Town
Released: 1994-04-09
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Gary Lineker, Jimmy Hill, John Motson, Barry Davies, Des Lynam

Match of the DaySeason 1993/941994-04-09

Overview

Highlights of today' s top FA Cup semi-final from Wembley between Chelsea and Luton Town. Chelsea, looking for their first FA Cup final appearance since they won the trophy in 1970, started as favourites for the tie. Glenn Hoddle's side now face First Division Luton Town, who are looking for a hat-trick of upsets in the competition. Also, action from today's games in the FA Premiership.

Details

Series: Match of the Day
Season: Season 30
Episode: Episode 43
Air date: 1994-04-09
Runtime: 80 min

Episode context

9th April 1994: FA Cup Semi-final: Chelsea v Luton Town is Episode 43 in Season 1993/94 of Match of the Day. It aired on 1994-04-09. The runtime is 80 min.

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