The FA Cup regularly seems to throw up a handful of upsets each season, and those upsets alone make the competition relevant for both fans and smaller clubs alike. 2017/18’s edition of the cup saw a huge upset in the third round when League Two Coventry defeated Stoke. Other shocking results included both League Two side Newport County and League One team Rochdale forcing Tottenham into replay fixtures before being defeated.
For small clubs, their FA Cup runs were arguably the highlights of their season. At the end of the day, football isn’t just about the huge superclubs at the top – it’s about a grassroots game too. The FA Cup provides a wonderful opportunity for England’s smaller clubs to make their mark each season.