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First FA Cup Final

Name: First FA Cup Final
Start: 1872-03-16
Location: Kennington Oval

When: 16 March 1872
Where: Kennington Oval
Part of: First FA Cup final: Wanderers defeat Royal Engineers

Wanderers defeated Royal Engineers 1–0 at Kennington Oval on 16 March 1872 in the first FA Cup final.

Both teams focused on attack, with Royal Engineers lining up with seven forwards and Wanderers with eight. Wanderers dominated the early part of the game, surprising onlookers with combination play. The match was officiated by Alfred Stair, with captains Giffard and James Kirkpatrick leading their respective teams.

Sources

1872 FA Cup final Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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