1975–76 Challenge Cup
| Duration | 5 Rounds |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 32 |
| Highest attendance | 89,982 |
| Broadcast partners | BBC |
| Winners |  St Helens |
| Runners-up |  Widnes |
| Lance Todd Trophy | Geoff Pimblett |
The 1975–76 Challenge Cup was the 75th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup. The final was contested by St Helens and Widnes at Wembley.
St Helens beat Widnes 20–5 at Wembley in front of a crowd of 89,982.[1]
The winner of the Lance Todd Trophy was St Helens full back, Geoff Pimblett.[2]
This was St Helens’ fifth Cup Final win in eight Final appearances.[3]
Final
8 May 1976
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| St Helens | 20 – 5 | Widnes |
|---|---|---|
| Try: Glynn (2), Cunningham, Heaton Goal: Pimblett (3) Drop goal: Pimblett (2) |
Report |
Goal: Dutton (2) Drop goal: Elwell |
Wembley, London
Attendance: 89,982 Referee: R. Moore (Wakefield)[4] Player of the Match: Geoff Pimblett |
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References
- ^ "RFL Challenge Cup Roll of Honour". Archived from the original on 2009-09-26. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Fletcher, Raymond; Howes, David (1995). Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1995-1996. London: Headline Book Publishing. p. 199. ISBN 0-7472-7817-2.
- ^ "RFL Challenge Cup Roll of Honour". Archived from the original on 2009-09-16. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Mather, Harold (10 May 1976). "Saints' 'old men' prove their staying power". The Guardian. London. p. 22.
External links
- Challenge Cup official website
- Challenge Cup 1975/76 results at Rugby League Project
- 1976 Challenge Cup Final at saints.org.uk