Referee J. Lewis Date 10 April 1897 Event 1896–97 FA Cup | Champion Aston Villa F.C. Attendance 65,891 | |
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Venue Crystal Palace National Sports Centre Similar 1906 FA Cup Final, 1905 FA Cup Final, 1903 FA Cup Final, 1902 FA Cup Final, 1890 FA Cup Final | ||
The 1897 FA Cup Final was contested by Aston Villa and Everton at Crystal Palace. Aston Villa won 3–2, with goals by John Campbell, Fred Wheldon and Jimmy Crabtree. Everton's goals came from Jack Bell and Dickie Boyle.
With results elsewhere going their way, Villa confirmed their status as League champions on this day. This makes them the only team to date to achieve the league and cup "double" on the same day.
References
1897 FA Cup Final Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA