
This is an original itinerary issued to players and staff of Aston Villa ahead of their 1957 FA Cup final clash with the Busby Babes of Manchester United.
The game saw Villa clinch their first major trophy in 37 years, their 7th FA Cup title overall.
Peter McParland netted twice during the second half for Villa in the space of five minutes, after being involved in an early collision with United keeper Ray Wood, which left the united man unconscious and with a fractured jaw. Jackie Blanchflower took over in goal, with Wood eventually returning to an outfield position but being of little use. He returned in goal for the final 7 minutes after Tommy Taylor pulled one back for United in the 83rd.




