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. 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: Ron Greenwood
Team: Jim Standen (GK) Dennis Burnett Jack Burkett Martin Peters Ken Brown Bobby Moore (c) Peter Brabrook Ron Boyce Johnny Byrne Geoff Hurst 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: Jimmy Hagan
Team: Ray Potter (GK) Bobby Cram Ray Fairfax Doug Fraser Danny Campbell Graham Williams (c) Tony Brown Jeff Astle John Kaye Graham Lovett Clive Clark Scorers:Jeff Astle
Second leg
West Bromwich Albion4–1(final score after 90 minutes)Agg: 5–3West Ham UnitedManager: Jimmy Hagan Team: Ray Potter (GK) Bobby Cram Ray Fairfax Doug Fraser Danny Campbell Graham Williams (c) Tony Brown Jeff Astle John Kaye Bobby Hope 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: Ron Greenwood Team: Jim Standen (GK) Dennis Burnett Eddie Bovington Martin Peters Ken Brown Bobby Moore (c) Peter Brabrook Ron Boyce Johnny Byrne Geoff Hurst 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
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