1985 Associate Members' Cup final

1985 Associate Members' Cup Final
Event1984–85 Associate Members' Cup
Wigan Athletic Brentford
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Date1 June 1985
VenueWembley Stadium, London
RefereeTom Bune (Newbury)
Attendance39,897
WeatherSunny
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The 1985 Associate Members' Cup Final, known as the Freight Rover Trophy for sponsorship reasons, was the 2nd final of the domestic football cup competition for teams from the Third and Fourth Divisions.

The final was played at Wembley Stadium in London on 1 June 1985, and was contested by Wigan Athletic and Brentford. Wigan Athletic won the match 3–1, with Mike Newell, Tony Kelly and David Lowe scoring the goals. The trophy was presented by guest of honour Elton John.

Match details

Wigan Athletic3–1Brentford
Newell 27'
Kelly 38'
Lowe 55'		 Report Cooke 52'
Wembley Stadium, London
Attendance: 39,897
Referee: Tom Bune (Newbury)
Wigan Athletic
Brentford
GKRoy Tunks
DFAlex Cribley
DFBarry Knowles
DFSteve Walsh
DFColin Methven (c)
MFDavid Lowe
MFTony Kelly
MFGraham Barrow
MFKevin Langley
FWGary Bennettdownward-facing red arrow 65'
FWMike Newelldownward-facing red arrow 85'
Substitutes:
FWWarren Aspinallupward-facing green arrow 65'
FWPaul Jewellupward-facing green arrow 85'
Manager:
Bryan Hamilton
GKGary Phillips
DFDanis Salman
DFJamie Murray
DFKeith Millen
DFSteve Wignall
MFTerry Hurlock (c)
MFChris Kamara
MFBob Bookerdownward-facing red arrow 60'
FWRobbie Cooke
FWGary Roberts
FWKeith Cassells
Substitutes:
MFTerry Bullivantupward-facing green arrow 60'
MFGeorge Torrance
Manager:
Frank McLintock

MATCH RULES

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
  • Two named substitutes
  • Maximum of two substitutions.

Road to Wembley

Wigan Athletic

First Round 1st legWrexham2–2Wigan Athletic
First Round 2nd legWigan Athletic3–1Wrexham
 Wigan Athletic won 5–3 on aggregate
Second RoundBury0–1Wigan Athletic
Northern Section Quarter-finalsWigan Athletic3–1Tranmere Rovers
Northern Section Semi-finalLincoln City1–3Wigan Athletic
Northern Section FinalMansfield Town1–1Wigan Athletic
 Wigan Athletic won 3–1 on penalties

Brentford

First Round 1st legReading1–3Brentford
First Round 2nd legBrentford2–0Reading
 Brentford won 5–1 on aggregate
Second RoundBrentford1–0Cambridge United
Southern Section Quarter-finalsSwansea City0–2Brentford
Southern Section Semi-finalBournemouth2–3Brentford
Southern Section FinalBrentford6–0Newport County

References

  1. ↑ Thomas, Russell (3 June 1985). "Wigan sparkle in Wembley sun". The Guardian. p. 30. ProQuest 186597086.