Arsenal were favourites for the 1991/92 FA Cup and were expected to easily roll over Wrexham. But they slipped to a 2-1 defeat after the Welsh side scored twice in the final nine minutes.Arsenal were favourites for the 1991/92 FA Cup and were expected to easily roll over Wrexham. But they slipped to a 2-1 defeat after the Welsh side scored twice in the final nine minutes.
Arsenal were favourites for the 1991/92 FA Cup and were expected to easily roll over Wrexham. But they slipped to a 2-1 defeat after the Welsh side scored twice in the final nine minutes.

10 great reasons why Buxton FC can cause a big FA Cup upset

By Stephen Thirkill
Published 1st Dec 2021, 08:00 BST
Updated 1st Dec 2021, 09:34 BST
Buxton may be big underdogs against Morecambe but there’s plenty of reasons to believe.

In fact, here’s ten great reasons why Buxton can be the latest side to spring an FA Cup shock.

Arsenal were favourites for the 1991/92 FA Cup and were expected to easily roll over Wrexham. But they slipped to a 2-1 defeat after the Welsh side scored twice in the final nine minutes.

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Arsenal were favourites for the 1991/92 FA Cup and were expected to easily roll over Wrexham. But they slipped to a 2-1 defeat after the Welsh side scored twice in the final nine minutes. Photo: Getty Images

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League One Bradford City scored three goals in the last final 15 minutes for a stunning cup upset over Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea.

. Chelsea 2 Bradford City 4 - 2015

League One Bradford City scored three goals in the last final 15 minutes for a stunning cup upset over Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea. Photo: Getty Images

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Arsenal were favourites for the 1991/92 FA Cup and were expected to easily roll over Wrexham. But they slipped to a 2-1 defeat after the Welsh side scored twice in the final nine minutes.

. Wrexham 2 Arsenal 1 - 1992

Arsenal were favourites for the 1991/92 FA Cup and were expected to easily roll over Wrexham. But they slipped to a 2-1 defeat after the Welsh side scored twice in the final nine minutes. Photo: Getty Images

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Shrewsbury Town were 80 places below Everton in the league pyramid when they caused a huge upset thanks to Nigel Jemson's winner.

. Shrewsbury Town 2-1 Everton – 2003

Shrewsbury Town were 80 places below Everton in the league pyramid when they caused a huge upset thanks to Nigel Jemson's winner. Photo: Getty Images

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Jordan Tunnicliffe celebrates Crawley Town's third goal as the League Two side dumped out Premier League Leeds United.

5. Crawley Town 3-0 Leeds United - 2021

Jordan Tunnicliffe celebrates Crawley Town's third goal as the League Two side dumped out Premier League Leeds United. Photo: Getty Images

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Hereford United FC celebrate their 2-1 win against Newcastle United. Ronny Radford's thunderbolt goal has proved to be a lasting FA Cup icon ever since.

6. Hereford United 2-1 Newcastle United - 1972

Hereford United FC celebrate their 2-1 win against Newcastle United. Ronny Radford's thunderbolt goal has proved to be a lasting FA Cup icon ever since. Photo: Getty Images

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In a classic romantic cup story, Lawrie Sanchez guided Wycombe to a stunning victory over top-flight Leicester which sent the unfancied Second Division side into the FA Cup semi-finals.

7. Leicester 1-2 Wycombe - 2001

In a classic romantic cup story, Lawrie Sanchez guided Wycombe to a stunning victory over top-flight Leicester which sent the unfancied Second Division side into the FA Cup semi-finals. Photo: Getty Images

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Matt Smith scored twice in a cup thriller as League One Liverpool proved too good for the mighty Liverpool.

8. Oldham 3-2 Liverpool - 2013

Matt Smith scored twice in a cup thriller as League One Liverpool proved too good for the mighty Liverpool. Photo: Getty Images

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