The 1907 FA Cup final was contested between The Wednesday (now Sheffield Wednesday) and Everton on 20 April 1907 at the Crystal Palace grounds in London. The match was the 36th final of the Football Association Challenge Cup and was decided after extra time, with The Wednesday winning 2–1.
Match details
- Date: 20 April 1907
- Venue: Crystal Palace, London
- Attendance: Approximately 84 500 spectators (estimated)
- Referee: Arthur Kingscote (Manchester)
Scoring summary | Minute | Team | Scorer | |--------|------|--------| | 13' | The Wednesday | Jimmy Stewart | | 54' | Everton | Harry Makepeace | | 92' (extra time) | The Wednesday | George Simpson |
The Wednesday secured their first FA Cup triumph since 1896, while Everton's appearance marked their second final loss in three years (they had lost in 1902 and would subsequently win in 1909).
Route to the final
The Wednesday
- 4th Round: Defeated Newcastle United 3–0 (replay after 1–1 draw)
- Quarter‑final: Beat Everton 1–0 (coincidentally meeting them again in the final)
- Semi‑final: Overcame Manchester United 2–0
Everton
- 4th Round: Beat Liverpool 1–0
- Quarter‑final: Defeated Woolwich Arsenal 2–1
- Semi‑final: Won 3–0 against Sheffield United
Significance
- The match was notable for being decided in extra time, a relatively uncommon outcome in early FA Cup finals.
- The attendance figure reflected the growing popularity of the competition and the capacity of the Crystal Palace venue.
- The victory contributed to The Wednesday's status as one of the dominant English clubs of the early 20th century.
Post‑match The trophy was presented by the President of the Football Association, Lord Kinnaird. The win was celebrated by a large parade in Sheffield, and the players received medals and a monetary prize distributed by the club’s supporters' association.
