Events Today
1955
Three goalkeepers, six goals: Watford’s chaotic afternoon against Reading
Reading’s 6-1 victory over Watford in 1955 was memorable not just for the scoreline, but for the remarkable circumstances behind it. Watford were forced to use three different goalkeepers after Ted Bennett suffered a broken finger, with two outfield players taking turns between the posts as Reading continued to score.
2008
Real Madrid reach 5,000 La Liga goals in seven-goal thriller against Numancia
Real Madrid became the first club in La Liga history to reach 5,000 goals when Guti’s deflected strike helped them defeat Numancia 4-3 at the Santiago Bernabéu.