2013 FA Vase final
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| event = 2012–13 FA Vase
| team1 = Spennymoor Town
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| team2 = Tunbridge Wells
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| stadium = Wembley Stadium
| city = London
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The 2013 FA Vase Final was the 39th final of the Football Association's cup competition for teams below level 8 of the English football league system. It was the 30th FA Vase Final. It was contested by Northern Football League team Spennymoor Town and Kent League team Tunbridge Wells. The match was played at Wembley Stadium in London{{cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/story/2013-03-31/spennymoor-at-wembley/ |title=Spennymoor at Wembley |publisher=ITV |date=2013-03-31 |access-date=2013-04-08}} on 4 May 2013.{{cite news|last=Outen |first=Sarah |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/the-championship-cardiff-show-10m-gamble-can-pay-off-while-ipswich-town-stall-8562687.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/the-championship-cardiff-show-10m-gamble-can-pay-off-while-ipswich-town-stall-8562687.html |archive-date=1 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Cardiff show £10m gamble can pay off while Ipswich Town stall |work=The Independent |date=2013-04-04 |access-date=2013-04-08}}{{cbignore}}
Route to the final
Spennymoor Town started in the first round against Bridlington Town, winning 5–1.{{cite web|url=http://www.bridlingtonfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/cook-s-corner-1-5032705 |title=Cook's Corner - Football |publisher=Bridlington Free Press |date=2012-10-16 |access-date=2013-04-08}} In the second round, they were drawn at home to Newcastle Benfield and winning 5–1.{{cite web |url=http://tyneandwear.sky.com/football/article/47207/spennymoor-town-5-newcastle-benfield-1 |title=SPENNYMOOR TOWN 5, NEWCASTLE BENFIELD 1. - Sky Tyne and Wear |publisher=Sky |date=2013-02-28 |access-date=2013-04-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504200121/http://tyneandwear.sky.com/football/article/47207/spennymoor-town-5-newcastle-benfield-1 |archive-date=2013-05-04 |url-status=dead }} In the third round Spennymoor played fellow Northern Football League team, Billingham Synthonia winning 2–0.{{cite web|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/spennymoor-town-2-billingham-synthonia-1376323 |title=Spennymoor Town 2 Billingham Synthonia 0 |publisher=Chronicle Live |date=2012-12-16 |access-date=2013-04-08}} They were then drawn against Lordswood in the fourth round, winning 3–1.{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-34203459.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120203141/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-34203459.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2018-11-20 |title='Sparky' and 'Titch' are leading lights |publisher=Sunday Sun (archived at Highbeam) |access-date=2013-04-08}} In the fifth round, they played Bemerton Heath Harlequins winning 4–2. In the quarter-finals, Spennymoor drew Gornal Athletic where they won 3–1.{{cite web|url=http://www.dudleynews.co.uk/sport/10263735.Spennymoor_Town_3_Gornal_Athletic_1/?ref=rss |title=Spennymoor Town 3 Gornal Athletic 1 |publisher=Dudley News |date=2013-03-02 |access-date=2013-04-08}} In the semi-finals, Spennymoor were drawn against Guernsey. They won 3–1 in the first leg at Footes Lane in Guernsey{{cite news |url=http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_guernseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=504566 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130706141517/http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_guernseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=504566 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 6, 2013 |title=Spennymoor - here we come! |publisher=ITV Channel Television |date=2013-03-29 |access-date=2013-04-08 }} and won 1–0 in the second leg for a 4–1 win on aggregate.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21975621 |title=BBC Sport - Guernsey FC 'pride' after FA Vase exit |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2013-04-01 |access-date=2013-04-08}}
Tunbridge Wells started in the second round after receiving a bye in the first round, due to having reached the fifth round the previous year,{{cite web|url=http://www.huntspost.co.uk/sport/football/st_ives_game_is_as_big_as_they_come_1_1209395|title=St Ives game is as big as they come|publisher=Hunts Post |date=2012-02-14 |access-date=2013-04-10}} by defeating Hellenic League Premier Division team Wantage Town 2–0 at their Culverden Stadium.{{cite web |url=http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Tunbridge-Wells-FA-Vase/story-17349141-detail/story.html#axzz2PrEDs1F2 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505141659/http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Tunbridge-Wells-FA-Vase/story-17349141-detail/story.html%23axzz2PrEDs1F2 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 5, 2013 |title=Tunbridge Wells through in the FA Vase |publisher=This is Kent |date=2012-11-17 |access-date=2013-04-08 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Wells/story-17338210-detail/story.html#axzz2PrEDs1F2 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505090123/http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Wells/story-17338210-detail/story.html%23axzz2PrEDs1F2 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 5, 2013 |title='Get behind Wells' |publisher=This is Kent |date=2012-11-16 |access-date=2013-04-08 }} In the third round, they were drawn away to Binfield, where they won 2–1 after extra time.{{cite web |url=http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/sport/football/goalpost/s/2125422_weekend_roundup_extratime_heartbreak_for_binfield_but_fa_vase_joy_for_ascot_while_bracknell_town_hit_seven |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505004903/http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/sport/football/goalpost/s/2125422_weekend_roundup_extratime_heartbreak_for_binfield_but_fa_vase_joy_for_ascot_while_bracknell_town_hit_seven |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 5, 2013 |title=Extra-time heartbreak for Binfield but FA Vase joy for Ascot, while Bracknell Town hit seven |publisher=Get Hampshire |date=2012-12-08 |access-date=2013-04-08 }} In the fourth round, Tunbridge Wells were drawn against the FA Vase holders, Dunston UTS. After the match was postponed four times,{{cite web|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/downer-dunston-uts-fa-vase-1352098 |title=Downer for Dunston UTS as FA Vase clash off |publisher=Chronicle Live |date=2013-02-01 |access-date=2013-04-08}} Tunbridge Wells won 1–0 at the Culverden Stadium.{{cite web |url=http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Irvine-helps-Tunbridge-Wells-knock-FA-Vase/story-18100882-detail/story.html#axzz2PrEDs1F2 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505131306/http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Irvine-helps-Tunbridge-Wells-knock-FA-Vase/story-18100882-detail/story.html%23axzz2PrEDs1F2 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 5, 2013 |title=Irvine helps Tunbridge Wells knock out FA Vase holders |publisher=This is Kent |date=2013-02-09 |access-date=2013-04-08 }} In the fifth round, they were drawn away to Larkhall Athletic, where they won 4–3 aet{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/Larkhall-Athletic-lose-kick-man-Tunbridge-Wells/story-18240106-detail/story.html#axzz2PrIIHNbx |title=Toolstation League Premier Division side Larkhall Athletic lose 4–3 in extra-time to Kent Premier League outfit Tunbridge Wells in FA Vase fifth round |publisher=This is Bath |date=2013-02-24 |access-date=2013-04-08}} In the quarter-finals, they played Hadleigh United. In front of a record home crowd, Tunbridge Wells won 2–0.{{cite web |url=http://www.suffolkfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/hadleigh-s-luck-runs-out-in-fa-vase-quarter-finals-1-4855916 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505085834/http://www.suffolkfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/hadleigh-s-luck-runs-out-in-fa-vase-quarter-finals-1-4855916 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 5, 2013 |title=Hadleigh's luck runs out in FA Vase quarter-finals |publisher=Suffolk Free Press |date=2013-03-07 |access-date=2013-04-08 }} In the semi-finals, Tunbridge Wells defeated Shildon 4–3 on aggregate after a 2–0 win at the Culverden Stadium in the first leg and a 3–2 aet loss in the second leg.{{cite web |url=http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Wells-set-Wembley/story-18619481-detail/story.html#axzz2PrEDs1F2 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505122815/http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Wells-set-Wembley/story-18619481-detail/story.html%23axzz2PrEDs1F2 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 5, 2013 |title=Wells set for Wembley |publisher=This is Kent |date=2013-04-04 |access-date=2013-04-08 }} This made Tunbridge Wells the second Kent League team to reach the FA Vase final in its history.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21985649 |title=FA Vase: Tunbridge Wells boss Martin Larkin delighted to make final |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2013-03-30 |access-date=2013-04-08}}
Build up
After a meeting at Wembley Stadium the week after the semi-finals, where both teams met with The Football Association to decide the choice of dressing rooms and the kit selections,{{cite web |last=Young |first=Matthew |url=http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/day-Tunbridge-Wells-fans-forget-prayers-answered/story-18619515-detail/story.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505075156/http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/day-Tunbridge-Wells-fans-forget-prayers-answered/story-18619515-detail/story.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 5, 2013 |title=The day Tunbridge Wells fans will never forget as prayers are answered |publisher=This is Kent |date=2013-04-04 |access-date=2013-04-08 }} tickets for the final were released on sale on 2 April 2013, with Tunbridge Wells selling over 2,600 tickets within the first 24 hours{{cite web |url=http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Vase-tickets-sale/story-18619483-detail/story.html#axzz2PrEDs1F2 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505104040/http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Vase-tickets-sale/story-18619483-detail/story.html%23axzz2PrEDs1F2 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 5, 2013 |title=Vase tickets are on sale |publisher=This is Kent |date=2013-04-04 |access-date=2013-04-08 }} comparing with an average home crowd of 138.{{cite web |url=http://www.kentishfootball.co.uk/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6921&Itemid=40 |title=We don't want to be in the Kent League forever, says Tunbridge Wells chairman Joe Croker |publisher=Kentish Football |date=2011-06-25 |access-date=2013-04-08 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505021329/http://www.kentishfootball.co.uk/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6921&Itemid=40 |archive-date=2013-05-05 |url-status=dead }}
Both teams set up shops in their respective towns. On 12 April 2013, Spennymoor Town opened a shop under Spennymoor Town Hall after the space was loaned to them by the Mayor of Spennymoor.{{cite web|url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/10350044.Countdown_to_Wembley_for_Spennymoor_football_club/ |title=Spennymoor footballers and fans prepare for final |publisher=The Northern Echo |date=2013-04-12 |access-date=2013-04-30}} On 16 April, Tunbridge Wells opened a temporary shop in the offices of the Kent and Sussex Courier newspaper in Royal Tunbridge Wells.{{cite web |url=http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Tunbridge-Wells-open-new-club-shop-Wembley-FA/story-18719419-detail/story.html#axzz2RvutqAcZ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505151310/http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Tunbridge-Wells-open-new-club-shop-Wembley-FA/story-18719419-detail/story.html%23axzz2RvutqAcZ |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 5, 2013 |title=Tunbridge Wells open new club shop for Wembley FA Vase final |publisher=This is Kent |date=2013-04-16 |access-date=2013-04-30 }} On 27 April 2013, Tunbridge Wells opened a second temporary shop in the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-22337112 |title=FA Vase finalists Tunbridge Wells open shop for fans |work=BBC News |date=2013-03-30 |access-date=2013-04-30}}
Match details
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|date=4 May 2013
|time=15:00 BST
|team1=Spennymoor Town
|score=2–1
|report=[http://www.thefa.com/News/competitions/fa-vase/2013/may/final-spennymoor-tunbridge-report.aspx Report]
|team2=Tunbridge Wells
|goals1= Cogdon {{goal|18}}
Graydon {{goal|81}}
|goals2= Stanford {{goal|78}}
|stadium=Wembley Stadium
|location=London
|attendance=16,751
|referee=Michael Naylor (Sheffield & Hallamshire FA)
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| 1 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Robert Dean | |||
| 2 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Kallum Griffiths | |||
| 3 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Chris Mason | |||
| 4 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Lewis Dodds | {{yel|83}} | ||
| 5 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Leon Ryan | |||
| 6 | {{flagicon|IRL}} Stephen Capper | |||
| 7 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Joe Walten | {{suboff|73}} | ||
| 8 | {{flagicon|IRL}} Keith Graydon | |||
| 9 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Mark Davison | {{suboff|75}} | ||
| 10 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Gavin Cogdon | |||
| 11 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Wayne Phillips | {{suboff|65}} | ||
| colspan=4|Substitutes: | ||||
| 12 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Michael Rae | {{subon|75}} | ||
| 14 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Andrew Stephenson | {{subon|73}} | ||
| 15 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Anthony Peacock | {{subon|65}} | ||
| 16 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Steven Richardson | |||
| 17 | {{flagicon|ENG}} David Knight | |||
| colspan=4|Manager: | ||||
| colspan="4"|{{flagicon|ENG}} Jason Ainsley |
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|colspan="4"|Line-up: | ||||
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| 1 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Chris Oladogba | |||
| 2 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Jason Bourne (c) | |||
| 3 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Lewis Mingle | |||
| 4 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Joe Fuller | {{suboff|57}} | ||
| 5 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Scott Wibley | |||
| 6 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Perry Sprackman | {{yel|65}} | ||
| 7 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Jon Pilbeam | {{suboff|85}} | ||
| 8 | {{flagicon|NIR}} Andy McMath | |||
| 9 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Andy Irvine | |||
| 10 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Carl Cornell | {{suboff|57}} | ||
| 11 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Josh Stanford | |||
| colspan=4|Substitutes: | ||||
| 12 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Jack Harris | {{subon|57}} | ||
| 13 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Andy Boyle | |||
| 14 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Tom Davey | {{subon|57}} | ||
| 15 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Richard Sinden | {{subon|85}} | ||
| 16 | {{flagicon|SVK}} Michal Czanner | |||
| colspan=4|Manager: | ||||
| colspan="4"|{{flagicon|ENG}} Martin Larkin |
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References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG6vMQ_oisM Official Match Highlights]
{{FA Vase seasons}}
{{2012–13 in English football}}