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
After extra time
Date28 April 1973
VenueWembley Stadium, London
Attendance23,000
WeatherRain[1]
1972
1974

Match edit

Details edit

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 edit

  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.