On this day in 1886, Blackburn Rovers won their third consecutive FA Cup by beating West Bromwich Albion 2-0 in a replay.
Rovers remain the second and only club after Wanderers to win three consecutive FA Cups. They first reached the final in 1882 but lost 1-0 against Old Etonians. Rovers first tasted success in 1984 and again in 1985 beating Scottish club Queen’s Park on both occasions.
The 1986 final pitted them against West Brom. Played at Kennington Oval, the match ended in a scoreless draw. A replay was scheduled at the Racecourse Ground in Derby.