The English FA Cup was first held in 1872, with Bolton beating the Royal Engineers 1-0.

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Villaneuva is the hero
FA CUP: A sublime 25-yard free-kick from Blackburn's Carlos Villanueva has brought Blyth Spartans' Cup run to an end.

People power
FA CUP VIDEO: Harry Dunn believes the home fans at Croft Park can inspire Blyth Spartans to victory over Blackburn.

'Anything can happen'
FA CUP: Former Finalist Joe Ledley believes Cardiff City have every chance of beating Arsenal in the Fourth Round.

FA Cup highlights
FA CUP VIDEO: Watch the highlights of a selection of ties from another exciting weekend of FA Cup Third Round action.

Erase the memories
FA CUP: Kettering manager Mark Cooper is eager to beat his former club Fulham in the Fourth Round at the end of January.

Live FA Cup TV ties
FA CUP: Two Third Round replays will be broadcast live - Bristol City v Portsmouth and Southend United v Chelsea.

Fourth Round draw
FA CUP: The draw for the Fourth Round of The FA Cup sponsored E.ON was made at Soho Square on Sunday afternoon.

The most famous Cup
FA CUP: Paulo Sousa, one of Europe's most decorated footballers, has spoken of his joy at managing QPR in The FA Cup.

Birthday boy's brace
FA CUP: On his 24th birthday, James Milner hit the two goals to send Aston Villa past Gillingham and into the Fourth Round.

United cruise through
FA CUP: Manchester United were comfortable winners over Southampton at St.Mary's on Sunday afternoon.