English men’s domestic football holds an annual knockout competition called the FA Cup. Check out the FA Cup articles we have published on the History of Soccer website.
If there ever was a death that shook the soccer world, then the untimely death of Welsh player and manager Gary Speed was it. Speed ultimately took his own life, and it was something that no one saw coming. It …
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English professional football club Aston Villa is based in Aston, Birmingham. Aston Villa history started back in 1874. In 1888, Aston Villa joined the Football League. In 1992, it joined the Premier League. The club has a rich history, having …
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1923 FA Cup Final Score: Bolton Wanderers 2-0 West Ham United Date: Saturday 20 April 1923 Venue: Wembley Stadium, London Official Attendance: 127,047 (they claim up to 250,000 were in the stadium at kickoff Referee: David Asson Teams: Bolton Wanderers: …
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Bolton Wanderers Football Club is a professional football club based in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. The club was formed in 1874 and had a history of over 149 years. The club has achieved several significant milestones throughout its history, including …
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1975 FA Cup Final Score: West Ham United 2-0 Fulham Date: Saturday 3rd May Venue: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 100,000 Referee: Pat Partridge Teams: West Ham United: Mervyn Day, John McDowell, Frank Lampard, Billy Bonds, Tommy Taylor, Kevin Lock, Billy Jennings, …
1927 FA Cup Final Score: Cardiff City Defeated Arsenal 1-0 Date: Saturday, 23 April 1927 Venue: Wembley Stadium, London Referee: WF Bunnell (Preston) Attendance: 91,206 Teams: Cardiff City: Tom Farquharson, Jimmy Nelson, Tom Watson, Fred Keenor, Tom Sloan, Billy Hardy, …
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1990 FA Cup Replay Final Score: 1-0 Date: Thursday 17 May 1990 Venue: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 80,000 Referee For Both Matches: Allan Gunn Team Details Manchester United: Jim Leighton, Paul Ince, Lee Martin (Clayton Blackmore), Steve Bruce, Mike Phelan, Gary …
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1987 FA Cup Final Score: Coventry City 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur Date: Saturday 16 May 1987 Venue: Wembley Stadium, London Attendance: 98,000 Referee: Neil Midgley Teams: Coventry City: Steve Ogrizovic, David Phillips, Greg Downs, Lloyd McGrath, Brian Kilcline (Graham Rodger), Trevor …
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1976 FA Cup Final Score: Southampton 1-0 Manchester United Date: 1 May 1976 Venue: Wembley Stadium Referee: Clive Thomas Attendance: 100,000 Teams: Southampton: Ian Turner, Peter Rodrigues, David Peach, Nick Holmes, Mel Blyth, Jim Steele, Paul Gilchrist, Mick Channon, Peter …
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1984 FA Cup Final Score: Everton 2-0 Watford Date: Saturday 19 May 1984 Venue: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 100,000 Referee: John Hunting Teams: Everton: Neville Southall, Gary Stevens, John Bailey, Kevin Ratcliffe, Derek Mountfield, Peter Reid, Trevor Steven, Adrian Heath, Graeme …
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