Hereford United 2–1 Newcastle United
Hereford United v Newcastle United was a football match played on 5 February 1972 at Edgar Street, Hereford. The match was an FA Cup Third round replay after the first match had resulted in a 2–2 draw. The result, a 2–1 extra time victory for Hereford, is notable for being one of the greatest shocks of all time in the history of the FA Cup, as Hereford were the lowest-ranked non-league side to beat a top-flight opposition in English footballing history. It was the first time a non-league club had beaten a top-flight club in a competitive fixture since Yeovil Town's victory over Sunderland in 1949.
| Event | 1971–72 FA Cup Third round replay | ||||||
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| After extra time | |||||||
| Date | 5 February 1972 | ||||||
| Venue | Edgar Street, Hereford | ||||||
| Referee | Dennis Turner | ||||||
| Attendance | 14,313 | ||||||
The home team, Hereford United, were playing in the Southern Football League, the fifth tier of the English football league system. The away team, Newcastle United, played in the English First Division, the first tier.