A fortnight after the Fourth team's triumph in the Invitation Cup Final, the Third Team had a chance to take the Luton Sunday League Challenge Cup Final, played for the first time at Pirton.

The Thirds, under Manager Mick Marsh, were league runners-up in Division One, but had finished 11 points behind their opponents Chalton Strollers, who had beaten the Fourth Team convincingly in the Invitation Cup Final a year previously.

Once again, unfortunately, the formbook didn't lie and Chalton ran out 4-1 winners, despite a consolation goal from Phil Thompson.

Team: Dave Newman, Archie Conway, Neil Hebron, Rick Vipers, Steve Goldsmith, Mick Marsh, Paul Gathern, Alan Palmer, Phil Clarke, Phil Thompson (1), Hugh Byrne  Subs: Steve Baggett, Kelvin Callow, Graham Carter

 

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