1888 FA Cup Final
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The 1888 FA Cup Final was contested by West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End at the Kennington Oval. Preston were strong favourites for the Cup, having set a record which still stands today by beating Hyde 26-0 in the first round, and were so confident of overcoming West Bromwich Albion in the final that they asked to be photographed with the trophy before the game. The FA president Major Francis Marindin turned them down and said: "Hadn't you better win it first?" They didn't get their photo after the game either.[citation needed]
West Brom won 2–1, with their goals scored by George Woodhall and Jem Bayliss. Fred Dewhurst scored Preston's effort.
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| 24 March 1888 15:00 BST |
West Bromwich Albion | 2 – 1 | Preston North End | Kennington Oval, London Attendance: 19,000 Referee: Francis Marindin |
George Woodhall  Jem Bayliss |
Fred Dewhurst |
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