1930 FA Cup Final
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The 1930 FA Cup Final was contested by Arsenal
and Huddersfield Town
at Wembley Stadium. Arsenal won 2–0, with goals from Alex James
and Jack Lambert
. As a result, Arsenal won their first FA Cup after a defeat in their FA Cup final debut in 1927.
, who had also managed Huddersfield in the 1920s.
looming over the stadium during the first half. The Zeppelin was, at the time, the largest airship ever and was around 776 ft in length.
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HUDDERSFIELD TOWN:
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GK
1
Hugh Turner
RB
2
Roy Goodall
LB
3
Bon Spence
RH
4
Jimmy Naylor
CH
5
Tom Wilson
(c)
LH
6
Austen Campbell
OR
7
Alex Jackson
IR
8
Bob Kelly
CF
9
Harry Davies
IL
10
Harry Raw
OL
11
Billy Smith
Manager:
Clem Stephenson
Round 4: Arsenal 2–2 Birmingham
Round 5: Middlesbrough
0–2 Arsenal
Round 6: West Ham United
0–3 Arsenal
Semi-Final: Arsenal 2–2 Hull City
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0–1 Huddersfield Town
Round 4: Huddersfield Town 2–1 Sheffield United
Round 5: Huddersfield Town 2–1 Bradford City
Round 6: Aston Villa
1–2 Huddersfield Town
Semi-Final: Huddersfield Town 2–1 Sheffield Wednesday
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Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
and Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
at Wembley Stadium. Arsenal won 2–0, with goals from Alex James
Alex James (footballer)
Alexander Wilson James was a Scottish footballer, and is most noted for his success with Arsenal, where he is regarded as one of the club's greatest players of all time. James played as an inside forward, as a supporting player for the main strikers...
and Jack Lambert
Jack Lambert (association footballer)
John "Jack" Lambert was an English footballer.A large and robust centre forward from Greasbrough near Rotherham, Yorkshire, Lambert was turned down by Sheffield Wednesday after a trial, so started his career playing for Rotherham County in 1922. He soon made a move to Leeds United, but spent three...
. As a result, Arsenal won their first FA Cup after a defeat in their FA Cup final debut in 1927.
Background
The 1930 Final was the first cup final in which both teams entered the pitch side-by-side, in honour of Arsenal manager Herbert ChapmanHerbert Chapman
Herbert Chapman was an English association football player and manager. Though he had an undistinguished playing career, he went on to become one of the most successful and influential managers in early 20th century English football, before his sudden death in 1934.As a player, Chapman played for...
, who had also managed Huddersfield in the 1920s.
Zeppelin fly-by
The 1930 FA Cup Final is remembered for the sinister image of the Graf ZeppelinLZ 127 Graf Zeppelin
LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin was a German built and operated passenger-carrying hydrogen-filled rigid airship which operated commercially from 1928 to 1937. It was named after the German pioneer of airships, Ferdinand von Zeppelin, who was a Graf or Count in the German nobility. During its operating life,...
looming over the stadium during the first half. The Zeppelin was, at the time, the largest airship ever and was around 776 ft in length.
Last survivor
Arsenal's Bill Seddon, who died in January 1993 at the age of 91, was the last surviving player to appear in the game.Match details
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| GK | 1 | Charlie Preedy Charlie Preedy Charles James Fane Preedy was an English football goalkeeper.One of six children, Preedy was born in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, India, where his father was serving with the Royal Artillery. The family returned to Eltham, London, in 1907 where he attended Gordon School... |
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| RB | 2 | Tom Parker Tom Parker (footballer) Thomas Robert "Tom" Parker was an English football player and manager.-Southampton:Born in Woolston, Southampton, Parker began playing with local sides, such as Sholing Rangers and Sholing Athletic, before joining Southern League side Southampton as an amateur in 1918, just before the end of the... (c) |
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| LB | 3 | Eddie Hapgood Eddie Hapgood Edris Albert "Eddie" Hapgood was an English footballer, who captained both Arsenal and England during the 1930s.... |
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| RH | 4 | Alf Baker Alf Baker Alfred Baker was an English footballer.Born in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, Baker was originally a miner and played for various clubs in Derbyshire as an amateur, including Eastwood Rangers. During World War I he guested for Chesterfield, Crystal Palace and Huddersfield Town, although these appearances... |
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| CB | 5 | Bill Seddon Bill Seddon William Charles "Bill" Seddon was an English footballer.Born in Clapton, London, he played junior football in London before joining Gillingham as an amateur, and had an unsuccessful trial with Aston Villa before joining Arsenal in December 1924... |
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| LH | 6 |  Bob JohnBob John Robert Frederick "Bob" John was a Welsh football player and coach.Born in Barry, John played for Barry Town and Caerphilly, before joining English club Arsenal, who signed him amongst stiff competition, in January 1922 for a fee of £750... |
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| OR | 7 | Joe Hulme Joe Hulme Joseph Harold Anthony "Joe" Hulme was an English footballer and cricketer.-Football career:Born in Stafford, Staffordshire Hulme usually played as a right-winger... |
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| IR | 8 | David Jack David Jack David Bone Nightingale Jack was an English footballer, the first player ever to score at Wembley, and the first footballer in the world to be transferred for more than £10,000... |
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| CF | 9 | Jack Lambert Jack Lambert (association footballer) John "Jack" Lambert was an English footballer.A large and robust centre forward from Greasbrough near Rotherham, Yorkshire, Lambert was turned down by Sheffield Wednesday after a trial, so started his career playing for Rotherham County in 1922. He soon made a move to Leeds United, but spent three... |
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| IL | 10 | Alex James Alex James (footballer) Alexander Wilson James was a Scottish footballer, and is most noted for his success with Arsenal, where he is regarded as one of the club's greatest players of all time. James played as an inside forward, as a supporting player for the main strikers... |
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| OL | 11 | Cliff Bastin Cliff Bastin Clifford Sydney Bastin was an English football player.Born in Heavitree near Exeter, Bastin started his career at Exeter City, making his debut for the club in 1928, at the age of 16... |
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| Herbert Chapman Herbert Chapman Herbert Chapman was an English association football player and manager. Though he had an undistinguished playing career, he went on to become one of the most successful and influential managers in early 20th century English football, before his sudden death in 1934.As a player, Chapman played for... |
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Hugh TurnerHugh Turner
Hughie "Hugh" Turner was a professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper mainly for Huddersfield Town.He was born in Wigan, but moved to Gateshead when he was younger. He played for Felling Colliery and Gateshead High Fell, before moving to Huddersfield in 1926.He also played 2 games for...
Roy GoodallRoy Goodall
Frederick Roy Goodall was a professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town for 16 years and played 25 games for England, 12 as captain....
Bon SpenceBon Spence
Marshall Bonwell "Bon" Spence was a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town.-References:*99 Years & Counting - Stats & Stories - Huddersfield Town History...
Jimmy NaylorJimmy Naylor
James "Jimmy" Naylor was a former professional footballer, who played for Oldham Athletic, Huddersfield Town, Newcastle United and Manchester City. He made only one appearance for Manchester City, against Middlesbrough on 7 January 1933, when he deputised for Jackie Bray...
Tom WilsonTom Wilson (footballer)
Thomas "Tom" Wilson was a footballer who was a member of the Huddersfield Town team that won the Football League three times in the 1920s.-Playing career:...
(c)
Austen CampbellAusten Campbell
Austen Fenwick "Aussie" Campbell was an England international footballer who played 8 games for his country between 1928 and 1931.-References:...
Alex JacksonAlex Jackson
Alexander Skinner Jackson was a Scottish footballer.Alex Jackson was born in Renton in 1905. A highly-talented winger, known as the Gay Cavalier, he was particularly adept at dribbling and free kicks. He initially played for Renton Victoria Football Club but was transferred to Dumbarton F.C. in...
Bob KellyBob Kelly (footballer)
Robert "Bob" Kelly was an English professional football player. He broke the British football transfer record when he moved from Burnley to Sunderland for £6,550 in 1925. He spent two years at the Roker Park Club before joining Huddersfield Town...
Harry Davies Harry RawHarry Raw
Henry "Harry" Raw was a former professional footballer, who played for Tow Law Town, Huddersfield Town and West Bromwich Albion.-References:*99 Years & Counting - Stats & Stories - Huddersfield Town History...
Billy SmithBilly Smith (footballer born 1895)
William Henry "Billy" Smith was a professional footballer who played most of his career at Huddersfield Town....
Clem StephensonClem Stephenson
Clement "Clem" Stephenson was an England national team captain whose 20 year career at Aston Villa and Huddersfield Town included emphatic successes in both the FA Cup and League Championships...
MATCH RULES
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Arsenal
Round 3: Arsenal 2–0 ChelseaChelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
Round 4: Arsenal 2–2 Birmingham
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
- Replay: BirminghamBirmingham City F.C.Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
0–1 Arsenal
Round 5: Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
0–2 Arsenal
Round 6: West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
0–3 Arsenal
Semi-Final: Arsenal 2–2 Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
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Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
- (at Villa Park, BirminghamBirminghamBirmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
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Huddersfield Town
Round 3: BuryBury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
0–1 Huddersfield Town
Round 4: Huddersfield Town 2–1 Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
Round 5: Huddersfield Town 2–1 Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
Round 6: Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
1–2 Huddersfield Town
Semi-Final: Huddersfield Town 2–1 Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
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