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1897

244 teams entered the 1896-97 FA Cup.
Drawn at home against Nottingham Forest (42) in the first round on 30th January, holders The Wednesday went down 1-0. 
Nottingham Forest traveled to Sunderland in round 2, coming away with a 1-0 victory on 13th February. 
A 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield on 27th February  was followed by a replay that Liverpool (43) won 1-0 (3rd March).


On 20th March  Aston Villa (44) beat  Liverpool 3-0 in their semi final at Bramall LaneSheffield.


1897 Final 


On the day of the Final,10th April, Villa's status as League champions was confirmed,and as they beat  Everton 3-2 they became the second club to complete the double. 65,891 were at Crystal Palace to see the match, which was refereed by Mr John Lewis.

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