The 22-year-old had not actually played for the Hatters since September, but he was put upfront and the rest is history, as he became the only player ever to reach double figures in a match. Fred Roberts and George Martin were also on target for Town in front of 14,296 spectators at Kenilworth Road, as below, the Luton News takes a special look at just who took to the field alongside Payne for Town that day.
1. Humphrey Dolman
Only played the final six games that season as Joe Coen had been between the posts. Became a regular the following term though, with 30 starts, as he managed 67 appearances in total for Town.
2. Tom Mackey
Full back made 25 league appearances for the Hatters that term, as he eventually had 208 outings, scoring twice during his six seasons at Kenilworth Road.
3. Tom Smith
A mainstay of the Luton side that term, making 39 appearances for Town. Featured 172 times during his spell with the Hatters, scoring just once, that in a 4-1 defeat to Fulham during April 1938.
4. Jock Finlayson
Made 33 appearances that term, scoring three goals, including one in the 7-0 win over Newport County. Played 168 games in total, netting nine times, missing just two matches as Luton won Division Three South the following year.