1932 FA Cup Final

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The 1932 FA Cup Final was contested by Newcastle United and Arsenal at Wembley in what became known as the "Over The Line" final. Newcastle won 2–1, both of their goals scored by Jack Allen.

Arsenal had led 1-0 with a Bob John goal, but Newcastle's equaliser came after a long ball had appeared to go over the goal line, and out for a goal kick;^[1] Newcastle winger Jimmy Richardson nevertheless crossed the ball back into play and Jack Allen levelled the match for the Magpies. The referee ruled that that the ball had not gone out of play, even though photographic evidence later showed that the ball had actually crossed the line , and the goal stood. Allen scored again in the second half to win the match 2–1. The event is often cited as an example by those who believe video replays should be used in matches to help referees make decisions.

[edit] Match details

1932-04-23 15:00 BST	Newcastle United	2 – 1	Arsenal	Wembley, London Attendance: 92,298 Referee: W. P. Harper
	Jack Allen		Bob John	Wembley, London Attendance: 92,298 Referee: W. P. Harper


NEWCASTLE UNITED:
	1	Albert McInroy
	2	Jimmy Nelson (c)
	3	David Fairhurst
	4	Roddie McKenzie
	5	Dave Davidson
	6	Sam Weaver
	7	Jimmy Boyd
	8	Jimmy Richardson
	9	Jack Allen
	10	Harry McMenemy
	11	Tommy Lang
Manager: Andy Cunningham


ARSENAL:
	1	Frank Moss
	2	Tom Parker (c)
	3	Eddie Hapgood
	4	Charlie Jones
	5	Herbie Roberts
	6	George Male
	7	Joe Hulme
	8	David Jack
	9	Jack Lambert
	10	Cliff Bastin
	11	Bob John
Manager: Herbert Chapman