The 1942 Football League War Cup Final was contested by Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sunderland. For the only time in the competition's history, the trophy was decided over a two-leg final, played on 23 May and 30 May 1942. Wolverhampton Wanderers won the tie 6–3 on aggregate.
1942-05-23 |
Sunderland | 2–2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Roker Park, Sunderland Attendance: 34,776 |
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Carter 54' Stubbins 77' |
Westcott 11', 87' |
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1942-05-30 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4–1 | Sunderland | Molineux, Wolverhampton Attendance: 43,038 |
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Westcott Broome 51' Rowley 59', 70' |
Carter 58' |
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Wolverhampton Wanderers win 6-3 on aggregate
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