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Cardiff City defeat Arsenal in the FA Cup Final, the only time it has been won by a team not based in England.
In the 1927 FA Cup Final, Cardiff City beat Arsenal 1–0, becoming the only non-English club to win the trophy.
The victory cemented Cardiff City's place in football history.
On April 23, 1927, Cardiff City faced Arsenal at Wembley Stadium for the FA Cup Final.
Hughie Ferguson's goal secured a 1–0 victory for Cardiff, defying expectations against a strong Arsenal side.
This triumph made Cardiff City the only club based outside England to lift the historic FA Cup.
The match drew over 90,000 spectators, underscoring the competition’s prestige.
The win remains a defining moment in both Cardiff City's history and Welsh football heritage.
No other non-English team has replicated this achievement, preserving Cardiff's unique legacy.
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