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
Attendance23,000
WeatherRain[1]

Match

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