1973 FA Trophy Final

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.

1973 FA Trophy Final
Event1972–73 FA Trophy
Scarborough Wigan Athletic
2 1
After extra time
Date28 April 1973
VenueWembley Stadium, London
WeatherRain[1]

Match

Details
Scarborough2–1 (a.e.t.)Wigan Athletic
  • Leask 12'
  • Thompson 116'
 Report Rogers 90'
Attendance: 23,000
Bert Garrow
Colin Appleton
Jimmy Shoulder
Harry Dunn
George Siddle
Bernie Fagan
Gerry Donoghue
Alan Franks
Malcolm Leask
Malcolm Thompson
Dick Hewitt
Substitutes:
Jeff Barmby
Player/Manager:
Colin Appleton
Dennis Reeves
Kenny Morris
Billy Sutherland
Mickey Taylor
Albert Jackson
Ian Gillibrand
Paul Clements
Graham Oates
John Rogers
John King
Micky Worswick
Substitutes:
Barry McCunnell
Manager:
Les Rigby

References
  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.
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