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.
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. 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
GK Albert McInroy DF Jimmy Nelson (c)DF David FairhurstMF Roddie MacKenzieMF Dave DavidsonMF Sam WeaverFW Jimmy Boyd FW Jimmy RichardsonFW Jack Allen FW Harry McMenemy FW Tommy LangManager: Andy Cunningham GK Frank MossDF Tom Parker (c)DF Eddie Hapgood MF Charlie JonesMF Herbie Roberts MF George MaleFW Joe HulmeFW David JackFW Jack Lambert FW Cliff BastinFW 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
The match was also attended by King George V.
Road to the Final + 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
External links Match report at www.fa-cupfinals.co.uk FA Cup Final lineups