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1963–64 FA Cup
The 1963–64 FA Cup was the 83rd staging of the world's oldest football cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup. West Ham United won the competition for the first time (despite having reached the 1923 final), beating Preston North End 3–2 in the final at Wembley. Matches were scheduled to be played at the stadium of the team named first on the date specified for each round, which was always a Saturday. Some matches, however, might be rescheduled for other days if there were clashes with games for other competitions or the weather was inclement. If scores were level after 90 minutes had been played, a replay would take place at the stadium of the second-named team later the same week. If scores were level after 90 minutes had been played in a replay, a 30-minute period of extra time would be played. Calendar
Qualifying roundsMost participating clubs that were not members of the Football League competed in the qualifying rounds to secure one of 30 places available in the first round. The winners from the fourth qualifying round were Crook Town, Blyth Spartans, Gateshead, Netherfield (Kendal), Bangor City, Altrincham, Chorley, Hereford United, Loughborough United, Kettering Town, Corby Town, Frickley Colliery, Heanor Town, Cambridge United, Bedford Town, Harwich & Parkeston, Chelmsford City, Folkestone Town, Gravesend & Northfleet, Margate, Bexley United, Tooting & Mitcham United, Barnet, Enfield, Maidenhead United, Trowbridge Town, Weymouth, Bridgwater Town, Yeovil Town and Bath City. Bexley United was the only qualifying club appearing in the main competition for the first time, although Corby Town had last featured at this stage in 1954-55, Folkestone Town in 1951-52, Chorley in 1945-46 and Altrincham in 1933-34. First round properAt this stage the 48 clubs from the Football League Third and Fourth Divisions joined the 30 non-league clubs who came through the qualifying rounds. The final two non-league sides in the main draw, Wimbledon and Sutton United were given byes to this round as the champions and runners-up from the previous season's FA Amateur Cup. Matches were scheduled to be played on Saturday, 16 November 1963, although three games were not played until the midweek fixture. Eight were drawn and went to replays.
Second roundThe matches were scheduled for Saturday, 7 December 1963. Three matches were drawn, with replays taking place later the same week.
Third roundThe 44 First and Second Division clubs entered the competition at this stage. The matches were scheduled for Saturday, 4 January 1964. Nine matches were drawn and went to replays, though none of these then resulted in a second replay.
Fourth roundThe matches were scheduled for Saturday, 25 January 1964. Eight matches were drawn and went to replays. The replays were all played two, three or four days later. Bedford Town was the last non-league club left in the competition.
Fifth roundThe matches were scheduled for Saturday, 15 February 1964. The Stoke City – Swansea Town match went to a replay in the midweek fixture, with Swansea winning the tie.
Sixth roundThe four quarter-final ties were scheduled to be played on Saturday, 29 February 1964. The Manchester United–Sunderland match went to two replays before the tie was settled, in United's favour. Oxford United was appearing at this stage for the first time in only their second season as a Football League club.
Semi-finalsThe semi-final matches were played on Saturday, 14 March 1964 with no replays required. Preston North End and West Ham United came through the semi-final round to meet at Wembley. Swansea Town was featuring in the semi-finals for the first time since 1926.
FinalThe 1964 FA Cup final was contested by Preston North End and West Ham United at Wembley on Saturday, 2 May 1964. The match finished 3–2 to West Ham, with the winning goal being scored in the 90th minute.
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