| FA Cup 1873–74 1873-74 | ||
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| Region | England | |
| Dates | 9 October 1873 - 14 March 1874 | |
| Number of teams | 28 | |
| Defending champions | Wanderers | |
| Champions | Oxford University | |
| Runner-up | Royal Engineers | |
← 1872–73
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1874–75 →
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The Football Association Challenge Cup 1873–74 was the third staging of the FA Cup, England's oldest football tournament. Twenty-eight teams entered, twelve more than the previous season, although six of the twenty-eight never actually played a match.
First round[]
| Home Club | Score | Away Club | Attendance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers | 5–0 | Brondesbury | 2,148 | 11 October 1873 |
| Marlow | 0–1 | Pilgrims | 1,022 | 9 October 1873 |
| Maidenhead | Walkover | Civil Service | ||
| Clapham Rovers | Walkover | Amateur Athletic Club | ||
| Upton Park | 0–4 | Oxford University | 1,401 | 29 October 1873 |
| Swifts | 1–0 | Crystal Palace | 1,584 | 18 October 1873 |
| Wanderers | Walkover | Southall | ||
| 1st Surrey Rifles | 0–0 | Barnes | 700 | 25 October 1873 |
| Shropshire Wanderers | 0–0 | Sheffield | 700 | 30 October 1873 |
| Uxbridge | 3–0 | Gitanos | 650 | 28 October 1873 |
| Trojans | Walkover | Farningham | ||
| High Wycombe | Walkover | Old Etonians | ||
| Woodford Wells | 3–2 | Reigate Priory | 600 | 11 October 1873 |
| Cambridge University | 1–0 | South Norwood | 500 | 25 October 1873 |
Replays[]
| Home Club | Score | Away Club | Attendance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes | 1–0 | 1st Surrey Rifles | 1,200 | 8 November 1873 |
| Sheffield | 0–0 Sheffield won on coin toss | Shropshire Wanderers | 800 | 17 November 1873 |
Second round[]
| Home Club | Score | Away Club | Attendance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 1–0 | Pilgrims | 747 | 22 November 1873 |
| Royal Engineers | 2–1 | Uxbridge | 2,356 | 26 November 1873 |
| Maidenhead | 1–0 | High Wycombe | 1,293 | 22 November 1873 |
| Clapham Rovers | 1–1 | Cambridge University | 1,336 | 15 November 1873 |
| Wanderers | Walkover | Trojans | ||
| Oxford University | 2–0 | Barnes | 1,402 | 22 November 1873 |
| Swifts | 2–1 | Woodford Wells | 750 | 22 November 1873 |
Replays[]
| Home Club | Score | Away Club | Attendance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Rovers | 1–1 | Cambridge University | 1,410 | 29 November 1873 |
| Clapham Rovers | 4–1 | Cambridge University | 1,419 | 20 December 1873 |
Third round[]
| Home Club | Score | Away Club | Attendance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers | 7–0 | Maidenhead | 2,397 | 10 December 1873 |
| Clapham Rovers | 2–1 | Sheffield | 1,505 | 17 January 1874 |
| Wanderers | 1–1 | Oxford University | 2,000 | 6 December 1873 |
| Swifts | Bye |
Replay[]
| Home Club | Score | Away Club | Attendance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford University | 1–0 | Wanderers | 1,500 | 31 January 1874 |
Semi-Finals[]
| Home Club | Score | Away Club | Attendance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers | 2–0 | Swifts | 2,500 | 28 January 1874 |
| Oxford University | 1–0 | Clapham Rovers | 1,500 | 28 February 1874 |
Final[]
| Home Club | Score | Away Club | Attendance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford University | 2–0 | Royal Engineers | 2,000 | 14 March 1874 |
The Final was played at Kennington Oval, .