Clash of the Titans: Everton and Liverpool in Historic FA Cup Match of 1967
Young Lineups, Massive Crowd
On March 11, 1967, two bitter rivals, Everton and Liverpool, locked horns in a thrilling FA Cup match that captivated the nation. The average age of the starting lineups for both teams was remarkably low: 26.72 for Liverpool and 24.96 for Everton.
Packed Stadiums
The match was played in front of two packed stadiums: Goodison Park and Anfield. The total attendance of 64,851 at Goodison was not far from the record-breaking 40,149 that had witnessed the same fixture in 1948.
This match holds a special place in FA Cup history, as it attracted the largest-ever crowd to a match in the competition.
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