Woolwich Arsenal in the FA Cup 1897/8

By Tony Attwood 1897/98 Having failed to make progress from the qualifying rounds in 1896/7 it is not surprising that Woolwich Arsenal were told to qualify again in 1897/8.   This time the rounds avoided the “Final Supplementary Round” and Arsenal entered in the 3rd qualifying round, knowing that three victories would get them through. 3rd …