Here are six reasons to celebrate the promotion of Herts-Beds derby rivals Luton to the Football League.

 

1. We’re more likely to see this happen again:

Watford 2-0 Luton

January 12, 1901, Southern League Division One, att unknown

 

2. We’re more likely to see this happen again:

Watford 5-2 Luton Town

April 4, 1983 – Division One, att 20,210

Watford Observer:

A brace from Blissett. Picture from Action Images stock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. We’re more likely to see this happen again:

Luton Town 0-2 Watford

Boxing Day, 1986 – Division One, att 11,140

 

Watford Observer:

Porter scored at the far post. Picture from Action Images stock.

 

4. We’re more likely to see this happen again:

Watford 4-3 Luton Town (after extra-time)

January 10, 1984 - FA Cup third round replay, att 20,568

Watford Observer:

Mo-jo was the hero. Picture from Action Images stock.

 

5. We’re more likely to see this happen again:

Luton 1-2 Watford

January 2, 2006 – Championship, att 10,248

Watford Observer:

Future boss Malky Mackay made the score-sheet. Picture from Action Images stock.


6. We’re more likely to see this happen again:

Luton Town 0-4 Watford

October 4, 1997 - Division Two 1997, att 9,041

Watford Observer:

Peter Kennedy (left) scored twice. Picture from Action Images stock.

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