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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 and the Original Invincibles

1889

Preston North End won the first Football League season unbeaten in 1888–89.

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The Birth of the Football League

1888

The Football League began in 1888 with twelve founder clubs.

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The First FA Cup Final at the Oval

16 March 1872

Wanderers defeated Royal Engineers in the inaugural FA Cup final in 1872.

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The FA Cup Introduces the Third-Round Tradition

The FA Cup third round became a familiar meeting point for top-flight and lower-league clubs.

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