1897 FA Cup Final

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The 1897 FA Cup Final was contested by Aston Villa and Everton at Crystal Palace. Aston Villa won 3–2, with goals by John Campbell, Fred Wheldon and Jimmy Crabtree. Everton's goals came from Jack Bell and Richard Boyle.

With results elsewhere going their way, Villa confirmed their status as League champions on this day. This makes them the only team to date to achieve the league and cup "double" on the same day.[1][2]

The Aston Villa team of 1897 that won The Double.
The Aston Villa team of 1897 that won The Double.

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[edit] Teams

[edit] Aston Villa

[edit] Everton

[edit] References

  1. ^ See explanation at 1896-97 in English football#Overview
  2. ^ McColl, Graham (1998). The Hamlyn Illustrated History of Aston Villa, 1874-1998. Hamlyn, 25. ISBN 0600595293. 

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