{"product_id":"blackburn-rovers-1891-fa-cup-final","title":"Blackburn Rovers - 1891 FA Cup Final","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1891 FA Cup Final, played on Saturday 21 March at the\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKennington Oval\u003c\/span\u003e, brought together two of the era’s foremost sides in\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBlackburn Rovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNotts County\u003c\/span\u003e. Before a crowd of 23,000, the match carried a sense of uncertainty despite Blackburn’s formidable pedigree in the competition. Indeed, many observers favoured Notts County, particularly after their emphatic 7–1 league victory over the holders just a week earlier at Blackburn—a result that seemed to foreshadow a changing of the guard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet football, even in its Victorian form, had a habit of defying expectation. From the outset, Blackburn Rovers imposed themselves with greater cohesion and urgency. Their play was sharper, their movement more fluid, and, crucially, their finishing far more decisive. At the heart of it all was Geordie Dewar at centre-half, delivering a performance of outstanding authority that set the tone for the contest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe breakthrough came after just nine minutes. A long throw from Joe Lofthouse, delivered from near the corner flag, caused chaos in the Notts County defence. In the ensuing scramble, the ball was forced over the line—generally credited to Dewar—giving Rovers an early advantage. The Lancashire side quickly built upon it. Thirteen minutes later, Jack Southworth doubled the lead with a well-taken effort, and within four more minutes William Townley added a third, heading home to complete a devastating opening spell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 3–0 by the interval, Blackburn’s superiority was unmistakable. Their defence, marshalled with composure and discipline, rarely faltered, while their forwards continued to threaten whenever they advanced. Notts County, for all their reputation, struggled to recover from the early onslaught. It was not until the seventy-first minute that James Oswald managed to reduce the deficit, scoring a consolation goal that did little to alter the outcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final whistle confirmed a 3–1 victory for Blackburn Rovers, securing their second consecutive FA Cup triumph and further cementing their place among the dominant forces of the late nineteenth century. In doing so, they equalled the remarkable record of the\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWanderers F.C.\u003c\/span\u003e, who had won the Cup five times in its first seven seasons—a benchmark of excellence in the competition’s formative years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe journey to the final had been no less impressive. Blackburn swept aside opposition with authority, including a 7–0 victory over Chester and a hard-fought 3–2 semi-final win against West Bromwich Albion. Notts County, meanwhile, demonstrated their own attacking prowess, most notably with a 9–1 victory over Sheffield United and a semi-final replay triumph against Sunderland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"3046\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the end, however, the 1891 final belonged to Blackburn Rovers. Their blend of organisation, speed, and clinical finishing proved decisive on the day, reaffirming their status as one of the great cup sides of the Victorian era and adding another chapter to their illustrious FA Cup history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will only pay shipping\/postage for 1 item, no matter how many items you purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscounts are given for multiple purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize: A3, A4, A5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Sided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePaper: 400gsm premium art stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrint quality: Museum-grade, high-resolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Unframed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWatermark shown in images does NOT appear on the final print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged for safe delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking piece of football history — ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of our national game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny issues please contact me at \u003ca href=\"mailto:paul@worldvintagecolours.com\"\u003epaul@worldvintagecolours.com\u003c\/a\u003e by clicking the hyperlink and I will get back to you ASAP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Vintage Colours","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":48241805525184,"sku":"Blackburn 1891 - A3","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4","offer_id":48241805557952,"sku":"Blackburn 1891 - A4","price":8.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5","offer_id":48241805590720,"sku":"Blackburn 1891 - A5","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8242\/7840\/files\/A3-BlackburnRovers1891FACupWinners.jpg?v=1777717822","url":"https:\/\/www.worldvintagecolours.com\/products\/blackburn-rovers-1891-fa-cup-final","provider":"World Vintage Colours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}