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1985 Associate Members' Cup final


FieldValue
title1985 Associate Members' Cup Final
imageOld Wembley Stadium (external view).jpg
event[1984–85 Associate Members' Cup](1984-85-associate-members-cup)
team1Wigan Athletic
team1score3
team2Brentford
team2score1
date1 June 1985
stadiumWembley Stadium
cityLondon
refereeT.Bune (Newbury)
attendance39,897
weatherSunny
previous[1984](1984-associate-members-cup-final)
next[1986](1986-associate-members-cup-final)

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

Kelly Lowe

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Bryan Hamilton
Frank McLintock

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Road to Wembley

Wigan Athletic

Wigan Athletic won 3–1 on penalties

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Brentford

**Southern Section Final**Brentford6–0Newport County

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References

References

  1. Thomas, Russell. (3 June 1985). "Wigan sparkle in Wembley sun". The Guardian.
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