{"product_id":"nottingham-forest-1959-fa-cup","title":"Nottingham Forest 1959 FA Cup","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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNottingham Forest – FA Cup Winners 1959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1959 FA Cup Final, played at Wembley Stadium on 2 May, brought together Nottingham Forest and Luton Town in a compelling contest between two clubs at very different stages of their histories. For Forest, it was only their second appearance in the Final and an opportunity to claim a second FA Cup. For Luton Town, it was a landmark occasion—their first ever appearance on English football’s grandest stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore a crowd of 100,000, Forest emerged victorious by two goals to one, securing what remains—over six decades later—their most recent FA Cup triumph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Road to Wembley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForest’s journey to the Final was anything but straightforward. Their campaign began with a scare at non-league Tooting \u0026amp; Mitcham United, who held them to a 2–2 draw before Forest asserted themselves in the replay with a commanding 3–0 victory at the City Ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom there, momentum built. Grimsby Town were swept aside 4–1, but the fifth round produced a gruelling three-match battle with Birmingham City. After two draws, Forest delivered one of the performances of the competition, winning 5–0 away in the second replay—a result that underlined their credentials as serious contenders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolton Wanderers were edged out 2–1 in the sixth round, before a disciplined 1–0 victory over Aston Villa in the semi-final at Hillsborough secured Forest’s return to Wembley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuton Town’s path was equally impressive. They began emphatically with a 5–1 win over Leeds United and followed it by overcoming Leicester City after a replay. A thrilling 5–2 victory at Ipswich Town showcased their attacking strength, while resilience was required to see off Blackpool and Norwich City—both ties needing replays. Their semi-final replay victory over Norwich at St Andrew’s confirmed their place in history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Final\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForest made a blistering start at Wembley. Within ten minutes, Roy Dwight opened the scoring, finishing confidently to give his side the lead. Just four minutes later, Tommy Wilson doubled the advantage, placing Forest firmly in control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet the match would soon take a dramatic turn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 33 minutes, Dwight—Forest’s leading scorer—was carried from the field with a broken leg following a challenge from Luton's Brendan McNally. With no substitutions permitted, Forest were reduced to ten men for the remainder of the contest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom that moment, the balance of play shifted. Luton grew in confidence and began to dominate possession, eventually pulling a goal back through Dave Pacey midway through the second half.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForest’s task became even more difficult late on when Bill Whare, crippled by cramp, was forced to move out to the wing, leaving the side effectively with nine fully fit players. Under relentless pressure, Forest defended with remarkable resolve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the closing minutes—extended by four minutes of stoppage time—Luton came agonisingly close to equalising. Allan Brown headed narrowly wide, and Billy Bingham struck the side netting. But Forest held firm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the final whistle, they had achieved something extraordinary: becoming the only team in FA Cup history to win the trophy having been reduced in numbers by injury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftermath and Atmosphere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe victory scenes were not without incident. Forest manager Billy Walker entered the field to congratulate his players, only to be mistakenly pursued by a steward who believed him to be a pitch invader—a moment that perfectly captured the chaotic emotion of the occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe match also marked a small but notable moment in broadcasting history. It was televised live on BBC’s \u003ci\u003eGrandstand\u003c\/i\u003e, where score captions were introduced for the first time in a Cup Final. However, irritation was caused among Forest supporters when the team was repeatedly labelled “Notts Forest”—prompting commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme to issue an on-air correction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the stands, Forest supporters added to the occasion by singing the theme from \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Robin Hood\u003c\/i\u003e, an early example of popular culture finding its way onto football terraces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNottingham Forest 2 – 1 Luton Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWembley Stadium, London – 2 May 1959\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttendance: 100,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScorers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDwight (10’), Wilson (14’)\u003cbr\u003ePacey (66’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoy Dwight – A Career Defined by One Moment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoy Dwight’s contribution to the 1959 triumph remains one of the most poignant stories in FA Cup history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned by Nottingham Forest in the summer of 1958 for a reported £10,000, Dwight enjoyed a remarkable season, scoring 26 goals in 41 league appearances and adding a further nine goals in the FA Cup—including two hat-tricks. He was, without question, one of the outstanding forwards in English football at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis goal in the Final, after just ten minutes, set Forest on their way. But just over twenty minutes later, his afternoon—and effectively his career at the highest level—was cruelly cut short when he suffered a broken leg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThough he returned to action the following season and even scored in his comeback match, he was never quite the same player. His time at Nottingham Forest soon came to an end, and his career gradually faded from the top tier of the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond football, Dwight’s life carried its own remarkable story. He was the cousin of Elton John—born Reg Dwight—and the future music icon even performed as a child at Roy’s wedding reception, one of his earliest public appearances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwight passed away in 2002, but his place in football history is secure: a goalscorer in a Cup Final, and a central figure in one of the most courageous victories the competition has ever witnessed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1959 FA Cup triumph stands as one of Nottingham Forest’s greatest achievements—a victory built not only on skill, but on resilience, sacrifice, and sheer determination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn an era before substitutes, against mounting adversity, Forest held their ground and etched their name into the history of the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt remains a story not just of victory—but of endurance under pressure, and of a team that refused to yield on football’s biggest stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/b\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":48196115497152,"sku":"Nottm Forest 1959 FAC  - A3","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4","offer_id":48196115529920,"sku":"Nottm Forest 1959 FAC - A4","price":8.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5","offer_id":48196115562688,"sku":"Nottm Forest 1959 FAC - A5","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8242\/7840\/files\/A3-NottinghamForestFACW195859.jpg?v=1776937143","url":"https:\/\/www.worldvintagecolours.com\/products\/nottingham-forest-1959-fa-cup","provider":"World Vintage Colours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}