Brave Dale Fail At The Final Hurdle

In the competition’s second year, 1961-62, Fourth Division Rochdale upset the applecart to become the only side from the bottom division of the domestic game to reach a major cup final.

Having already disposed of First Division Blackburn and Second Division sides Charlton and Southampton, Rochdale faced another Division Two club Norwich City in the two-legged final.

However, the Canaries proved too tough a proposition for the Lancashire club and following a 0-3 victory at Spotland, City secured the Cup with a 1-0 victory at Carrow Road.