A very scarce single-sheet programme for the 1889 F.A. Cup final Preston North End v Wolverhampton Wanderers played at The Oval, Kennington, 30th March, horizontal tear and foxing marks Preston North End won the 1889 F.A. Cup final 3-0. 1888-89 was the first season of the Football League and the legendary Preston side became known as the 'Invincibles' as they went through the season undefeated winning 18 of their 22 League fixtures. They also became the first team to achieve the 'double' when lifting the Cup at The Oval.
Hammer:
£19,000
Estimate:
£7,000 - £10,000
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A very scarce single-sheet programme for the 1889 F.A. Cup final Preston North End v Wolverhampton Wanderers played at The Oval, Kennington, 30th March, horizontal tear and foxing marks Preston North End won the 1889 F.A. Cup final 3-0. 1888-89 was the first season of the Football League and the legendary Preston side became known as the 'Invincibles' as they went through the season undefeated winning 18 of their 22 League fixtures. They also became the first team to achieve the 'double' when lifting the Cup at The Oval.