1922 FA Cup final
The 1922 FA Cup final was the deciding match of the 1921–22 FA Cup competition, contested by Huddersfield Town and Preston North End at Stamford Bridge. This was the last final before the opening of Wembley Stadium the following year. Huddersfield won by a single goal, a contentious penalty scored by Billy Smith in the second half. This remains the only time Huddersfield have won the Cup. Overview![]() This was the last final before the opening of Wembley Stadium, and was also Huddersfield Town's only FA Cup triumph.[1] Preston goalkeeper James Mitchell was the first (and only) player ever to wear spectacles in an FA Cup Final.[2][3] This was the first final to be decided by a penalty kick and the award of it was controversial, confirmed by newsreel footage, that the foul had occurred outside the penalty area.[4] Route to the finalHuddersfield Town
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