The 1897 FA Cup final was contested by Aston Villa and Everton at Crystal Palace. Aston Villa won 3–2, with goals by John Campbell, Fred Wheldon and Jimmy Crabtree. Everton's goals came from Jack Bell and Dickie Boyle.
With results elsewhere going their way, Villa confirmed their status as League champions on this day. This makes them the only team to date to achieve the league and cup "double" on the same day.See explanation at 1896–97 in English football#Overview
Match details
GK Jimmy Whitehouse DF Howard Spencer DF Jack Reynolds MF Albert Evans MF James Cowan MF Jimmy Crabtree FW Charlie Athersmith FW John Devey (c) FW John Campbell FW Fred Wheldon FW John CowanSecretary-Manager: George Ramsay GK Bob Menham DF Peter Meehan DF David Storrier MF Dickie Boyle MF Johnny Holt MF Billy Stewart (c) FW Jack Taylor FW Jack Bell FW Abe Hartley FW Edgar Chadwick FW Alf MilwardManager:Dick Molyneux
References
External links Line-ups Match report at www.fa-cupfinals.co.uk