On this day in 1967, an FA Amateur Cup tie was hit with tragedy as a bolt of lightning struck the pitch resulting in the death of a player.
West Midlands club Highgate United were playing Enfield in the fourth round and were a goal down early in the game. Disaster struck in the 28th minute when a lightning strike gravely injured Highgate centre back Tony Allden. The 23-year-old was rushed to the hospital where he died the next day, succumbing to his injuries.
A rematch was scheduled at Villa Park which Enfield won 6-0 in front of 30,000 fans.