In the next round they won 5-1 against a team called West End.
On 21st February their reign came to an end as Clapham Rovers beat them 1-0, becoming team 10 on our list.
Clapham were founded in 1869 and had taken part in the very first FA Cup tournament.
Clapham Rovers then recieved a bye in the semi final.
1880 Final.
Clapham Rovers beat Oxford University 1-0 at The Oval on 10.4.80 in front of 6000 spectators. The winning goal was scored in the 84th minute by the splendidly named Clopton Lloyd-Jones. Major Francis Marindin refereed the match.
On the 13th November 1880 Clapham Rovers began their defence of the Cup in splendid style, beating Finchley 15-0.
They received a bye in the second round.
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