On this day in 1960, Peterborough United played their sixth match in the Football League against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The match attracted a massive crowd of 36,478 spectators. Just five days later, the return League match at London Road was held in front of 21,171 fans. In total, nearly 60,000 people watched the new Football League side play two Division 4 matches within a week. Peterborough United emerged victorious in both encounters.
7th September 1977
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In 1977, Ron Greenwood made his managerial debut for England in a friendly match against Switzerland at Wembley. Greenwood selected six players from European Champions Liverpool, along with Kevin Keegan, who had recently transferred from Liverpool to Hamburg. Despite the strong line-up, England’s performance was lacklustre, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Notably, Liverpool’s Ian Callaghan made his third appearance for England in this match, marking his return to the national team after an 11-year hiatus since his last appearance in 1966.
7th September 2002
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On this day in 2002, Scotland faced the Faroe Islands in a Euro qualifier. The match saw Scotland make a remarkable comeback from a 2-0 deficit to secure a 2-2 draw. This result remains a notable moment in Scottish football history, often recalled in discussions about the national team’s performances.