The White Horse Final of 1923
28 April 1923
The 1923 FA Cup final became famous for the mounted policeman and white horse helping clear the pitch.
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Preston North End won the first Football League season unbeaten in 1888–89.
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The Football League began in 1888 with twelve founder clubs.
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Wanderers defeated Royal Engineers in the inaugural FA Cup final in 1872.
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The FA Cup third round became a familiar meeting point for top-flight and lower-league clubs.
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