Historic Football Prints - 1891 FA Cup Final - Notts County v Blackburn Rovers

1891 FA Cup Final – Blackburn Rovers v Notts County

Kennington Oval, London | 21 March 1891

This striking image is not a modern re-imagining, but is based directly on an authentic contemporary match scene, originally published as a woodcut-style illustration in the Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News following the 1891 FA Cup Final between Blackburn Rovers and Notts County.

The scene captures a genuine moment of play from the match itself — the heavy leather ball suspended in mid-air amid a crowded penalty area — faithfully reflecting how the action was recorded and viewed by the Victorian public at the time. From the striped shirts and muddy pitch to the densely packed terraces of the Kennington Oval, the image preserves the atmosphere, intensity, and physicality of early FA Cup football.

Finished in rich, period-authentic tones and presented to a high display standard, this print offers a rare visual connection to one of the FA Cup’s formative finals. Ideal for collectors of football history, FA Cup memorabilia, or original illustrated sporting art.

(Note that there is no white border around this print, but one can be arranged if you contact me at the email below - prior to purchase). 

Product details:

• You will only pay shipping/postage for 1 item, no matter how many items you purchase.
• Discounts are given for multiple purchases.
• Size: A3, A4, A5
• Single Sided
• Paper: 400gsm premium art stock
• Print quality: Museum-grade, high-resolution
• Finish: Unframed
• Watermark shown in images does NOT appear on the final print
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery

A striking piece of football history — ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of our national game.

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