The 1932 FA Cup final was contested by Newcastle United and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium in what became known as the "Over The Line" final. Newcastle won 2–1, both of their goals scored by Jack Allen.

1932 FA Cup final
Official programme
Event1931–32 FA Cup
Date23 April 1932
VenueWembley Stadium, London
RefereeW. P. Harper
Attendance92,298
1931
1933

Arsenal had led 1–0 with a Bob John goal, but Newcastle's equaliser came after a long ball that had appeared to pass over the goal line.[1] Newcastle winger Jimmy Richardson crossed the ball back into the field and Allen levelled the match for the Magpies. The referee ruled that the ball had not gone out of play, but photographic evidence later suggested that the ball had crossed the line; the goal stood. Allen scored again in the second half to win the match 2–1.

Match details

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Jimmy Richardson (top left) crossing the ball back into the Arsenal penalty box; the ball is fully over the goal-line at the moment he played it
Newcastle United2–1Arsenal
Allen   38', 72' (Report) John   15'
Attendance: 92,298
Referee: W. P. Harper
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Newcastle United
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arsenal
GK Albert McInroy
DF Jimmy Nelson (c)
DF David Fairhurst
MF Roddie MacKenzie
MF Dave Davidson
MF Sam Weaver
FW Jimmy Boyd
FW Jimmy Richardson
FW Jack Allen
FW Harry McMenemy
FW Tommy Lang
Manager: Andy Cunningham
GK Frank Moss
DF Tom Parker (c)
DF Eddie Hapgood
MF Charlie Jones
MF Herbie Roberts
MF George Male
FW Joe Hulme
FW David Jack
FW Jack Lambert
FW Cliff Bastin
FW Bob John
Manager: Herbert Chapman

Match rules

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
  • Replay if scores still level.

King George V's Presence

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The match was also attended by King George V. [2]

Road to the Final

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Arsenal's Road to the Final
Round Opposition Score
Third Round Darwen 11-1
Fourth Round Plymouth Argyle 4-2
Fifth Round Portsmouth 2-0
Sixth Round Huddersfield Town 1-0
Semi Final Manchester City 1-0
Newcastle's Road to the Final
Round Opposition Score
Third Round Blackpool 1-1
3R Replay Blackpool 1-0
Fourth Round Southport 1-1
4R Replay Southport 1-1
4R Replay Southport 9-0
Fifth Round Leicester City 3-1
Sixth Round Watford 5-0
Semi Final Chelsea 2-1

References

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  1. ^ "FA Cup Final 1932". FA Cup History (unofficial site). Archived from the original on 11 March 2007. Retrieved 27 June 2006.
  2. ^ The Duke's Archive (30 June 2021). 1932 FA Cup Final: God Save the King (Video). Youtube. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
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