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1963–64 West Ham United F.C. season

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West Ham won the FA Cup Final for the first time, coming from behind to beat Preston North End 3–2. The goals were scored by John Sissons, Geoff Hurst and Ronnie Boyce.[1]

League table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts Qualification or relegation
12 Sheffield United 42 16 11 15 61 64 0.953 43
13 Nottingham Forest 42 16 9 17 64 68 0.941 41
14 West Ham United 42 14 12 16 69 74 0.932 40 Qualification for the Cup Winners' Cup first round
15 Fulham 42 13 13 16 58 65 0.892 39
16 Wolverhampton Wanderers 42 12 15 15 70 80 0.875 39
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored

Squad

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Number Player Position Lge Apps Lge Gls FAC Apps FAC Gls LC Apps LC Gls Date Signed Previous Club
FA Cup Final Team
1 England Jim Standen GK 39 7 7 1962 Luton
2 England John Bond RB 26 7 6 1 1951 Amateur
3 England Jack Burkett LB 40 1 7 7 1962 Academy
4 England Eddie Bovington RH 22 7 3 1960 Academy
5 England Ken Brown CH 36 7 6 1952 Academy
6 England Bobby Moore (Captain) LH 37 2 7 6 1958 Academy
7 England Peter Brabrook OR 38 8 7 2 6 2 1962 Chelsea
8 England Ronnie Boyce IR 41 6 7 3 7 2 1960 Academy
9 England Johnny Byrne (Hammer of the Year) CF 33 24 7 4 5 5 1961 Crystal Palace
10 England Geoff Hurst IL 37 14 7 7 6 5 1959 Academy
11 England John Sissons OL 14 3 7 3 1 1962 Academy
Important Players
4 England Martin Peters RH 32 3 4 1962 Academy
7 England Alan Sealey OR 18 2 4 1 1961 Leyton Orient
2 England Joe Kirkup RB 18 1 1958 Academy
Other Players
11 England Tony Scott OL 10 3 3 1959 Academy
9 England Martin Britt CF 9 3 2 1 1962 Academy
10 England Roger Hugo F 3 2 1964 Academy
11 England Brian Dear OL 3 1962 Academy
1 England Alan Dickie GK 3 1961 Academy
5 England Dave Bickles CH 2 1 1963 Academy
4 England John Charles HB 2 1962 Academy
8 England Peter Bennett IR 1 1963 Academy

References

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  1. ^ "FA Cup magic is still alive, despite tactical squad decisions - Hurst". espn.co.uk. Retrieved 1 April 2024.