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Coventry win the 1987 FA Cup Final

Coventry City win their first FA Cup in a dramatic final versus seven-time winners Spurs.

The 1987 FA Cup Final took place on 16th May Wembley Stadium. It was contested between Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs were appearing in their third final in seven seasons, having won the trophy in 1981 and 1982 and were strong favourites, while unfancied Coventry were appearing in their first ever domestic cup final. Spurs were going for a record eighth victory and had never lost a final. Coventry eventually triumphed 3–2 after extra time

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