sentence: challenge cup final appearances dave eckersley played , scored a try , and 40 - yard drop goal in leigh 's 21-7 victory over leeds in the 1970–71 challenge cup final at wembley stadium on saturday 15 may 1971 , played in widnes ' 5-20 defeat by st. helens in the 1975–76 challenge cup final at wembley stadium on saturday 8 may 1976 , played , i.e. number 4 in the 7-16 defeat by leeds in the 1976–77 challenge cup final at wembley stadium on saturday 7 may 1977 , and played , and scored a drop goal in the 12-3 victory over wakefield trinity in the 1978–79 challenge cup final at wembley stadium on saturday 5 may 1979 .