Wednesday, 15 November 2017

Unofficial Champions of England: Blackpool, Luton Town, Oldham Athletic, Grimsby Town, 1997-98



Champions York City held on to their Unofficial Championship for three games before a trip to Blackpool in the Auto Windscreen Shield. The game itself finished 1-1 after extra time so for the first time, the Unofficial Championship was won on penalties, with Blackpool triumphing 10-9 in a marathon game.




Blackpool's reign was brief as in their next game was away to Luton Town. Luton won the game 3-0 to begin their reign as English Champions.


Luton did manage one successful defence of their title but their run was ended at Boundary Park in a 2-1 defeat to Oldham Athletic, claiming their second English Championship. Oldham's goals were both scored by Richard Graham.


Oldham had a relatively lengthy run of three matches before taking on Blackpool. Blackpool won 2-1 to take their second English Championship.


Blackpool enjoyed a slightly longer run in their second time as champions but the Northern Area Semi-Final of the Auto Windscreen Shield drew them away at Grimsby Town. Grimsby ran out as 1-0 winners thanks to a goal from Wayne Burnett.

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