1973 FA Trophy final

1973 FA Trophy Final
Event1972–73 FA Trophy
Scarborough Wigan Athletic
2 1
After extra time
Date28 April 1973
VenueWembley Stadium, London
Attendance23,000
WeatherRain[1]
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The 1973 FA Trophy Final was a football match between Scarborough and Wigan Athletic on 28 April 1973 at the Wembley Stadium, London. It was the final match of the 1972–73 FA Trophy, the fourth season of the FA Trophy, The Football Association's cup competition for non-league clubs in the English football league system. Both teams were making their first appearance in the final and it was the first in the competition's history to not feature a team from the Southern League.[2] The match was won 2–1 by Scarborough after extra time.

  1. ^ Todd, Eric (30 April 1973). "Scarborough upset Wigan". The Guardian. p. 20. ProQuest 185696559.
  2. ^ Todd, Eric (28 April 1973). "Scarborough 'at home'". The Guardian. p. 19. ProQuest 185699735.