League Cup Final 1971 vs Aston Villa
Spurs' 1971 League Cup win: a late extra-time strike by Martin Chivers.
Tottenham Hotspur won the League Cup in 1971, defeating Aston Villa in the final. The match ended 0-0 after normal time and went to extra time, where Martin Chivers scored the winning goal in the 88th minute of extra time.
Quick Facts
- Key figures
- Bill Nicholson (Manager)
- Martin Peters (Goalscorer, 78')
- Martin Chivers (Goalscorer, 88' extra time)
Lore & Background
The 1971 League Cup final was a tense affair, with neither side able to break the deadlock in 90 minutes. In extra time, Martin Chivers netted the decisive goal to secure the trophy for Spurs.
Reader's Guide
The 1971 League Cup final went to extra time after a 0-0 draw in normal time. Martin Chivers scored in the 88th minute of extra time to give Tottenham a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa.
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