The 1967 FA Cup Final was the 86th final of the

FA Cup The Football Association Challenge Cup, more commonly known as the FA Cup, is an annual knockout football competition in men's domestic English football. First played during the 1871–72 season, it is the oldest national football competi ...

. It took place on 20 May 1967 at

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and was contested between

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and

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. It was the first FA Cup Final to be contested between two teams from London, and is thus often dubbed the "Cockney Cup Final". Tottenham won the match 2–1 at Wembley, their 5th triumph and third of the decade. Jimmy Robertson and Frank Saul scored Tottenham's goals, before

Bobby Tambling Robert Victor Tambling (born 18 September 1941) is an English former professional association football, footballer, who played as a Forward (association football), forward, most notably for Chelsea F.C., Chelsea, Crystal Palace F.C., Crystal Pa ...

scored a consolation for Chelsea. The match referee was

Ken Dagnall Kenneth Dagnall (30 January 1921 – March 1995
and latter place of residence: article at the ''ChorleyCi ...

from Lancashire.

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Spurs took the lead in the 40th minute, Jimmy Robertson scoring with a low right-footed strike from the edge of the penalty area. Tottenham continued to control the match in the second period, and scored a second goal midway through the half. Robertson was again involved, helping on a long throw from Dave Mackay that Frank Saul turned into the net with his right foot to the goalkeeper's left.

headed Chelsea's goal in the 85th minute after a cross from the right which was missed by

Pat Jennings Patrick Anthony Jennings (born 12 June 1945) is a Northern Irish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played 119 international matches for Northern Ireland in an international career which lasted for over 22 years. D ...

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FA Cup Final 1967 The 1967 FA Cup Final was the 86th final of the FA Cup. It took place on 20 May 1967 at Wembley Stadium and was contested between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. It was the first FA Cup Final to be contested between two teams from London, and is t ...

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