The 1975 Football League Cup final took place on 1 March 1975 at the old Wembley Stadium. It was contested between Aston Villa and Norwich City. To date it is the only major domestic cup final played at Wembley Stadium between two clubs outside the top-flight (although both teams were promoted at the end of the season).
In one of the high-lights of their season, Aston Villa won 1–0, to claim their second League Cup final victory. Ray Graydon scored the only goal of the game, following up after goalkeeper Kevin Keelan had saved his penalty onto the post.
The victorious Aston Villa manager, Ron Saunders, appeared in his third successive League Cup final with his third different club, having been a losing manager with Norwich City in 1973 and Manchester City in 1974.
Match details
GK 1 Jim CumbesRB 2 John RobsonLB 3 Charlie AitkenCB 4 Ian Ross (c)CB 5 Chris NichollMF 6 Bobby McDonaldRW 7 Ray GraydonFW 8 Brian LittleCF 9 Keith LeonardMF 10 Chico HamiltonMF 11 Frank CarrodusSubstitute:FW 12 Alun EvansManager: Ron Saunders GK 1 Kevin KeelanRB 2 Mel MachinLB 3 Colin SullivanMF 4 Peter MorrisCB 5 Duncan Forbes (c)CB 6 Dave StringerRW 7 Johnny MillerCF 8 Ted MacDougallCF 9 Phil BoyerMF 10 Colin SuggettLW 11 Tony PowellSubstitute:MF 12 Billy SteeleManager: John Bond
Road to Wembley Aston Villa Home teams listed first.
Round 2: Aston Villa 1–1 Everton
Round 2 Replay: Everton 0–3 Aston Villa
Round 3: Crewe Alexandra 2–2 Aston Villa
Round 3 Replay: Aston Villa 1–0 Crewe Alexandra
Round 4: Hartlepool United 1–1 Aston Villa
Round 4 Replay: Aston Villa 6–1 Hartlepool United
Round 5: Colchester United 1–2 Aston Villa
Semi-final, 1st leg: Chester 2–2 Aston Villa
Semi-final, 2nd leg: Aston Villa 3–2 ChesterNorwich City Home teams listed first.
Round 2: Bolton Wanderers 0–0 Norwich City
Round 2 Replay: Norwich City 3–1 Bolton Wanderers
Round 3: West Bromwich Albion 1–1 Norwich City
Round 3 Replay: Norwich City 2–0 West Bromwich Albion
Round 4: Sheffield United 2–2 Norwich City
Round 4 Replay: Norwich City 2–1 Sheffield United
Round 5: Norwich City 1–1 Ipswich Town
Round 5 Replay: Ipswich Town 1–2 Norwich City
Semi-final, 1st leg: Manchester United 2–2 Norwich City
Semi-final, 2nd leg Norwich City 1–0 Manchester United
External links Game facts at soccerbase.com