As Havant & Waterlooville prepare to face Liverpool in the FA Cup, a win for the non-leaguers will create the biggest shock in cup history. Or will it? Time to find out.
Shrewsbury Town 2 Everton 1 (2003)
An Everton side managed by David Moyes and even featuring a certain Mr Wayne Rooney surely weren't expecting such a tough afternoon when they arrived at Gay Meadow. After all, Everton were fifth in the Premiership whilst Shrewsbury lay seventh in the Third Division.
However, former Nottingham Forest man Nigel Jemson gave the Shrews the lead with a great free-kick ensuring the home side went in ahead at half-time. Everton equalised in the second half, but, with only minutes remaining, Jemson made himself a hero by adding a second, placing a header past keeper Richard Wright to win the game. It proved to be the high point in a poor year for Shrewsbury who went on to be relegated at the end of the season.
Wrexham 2 Arsenal 1 (1992)
Top played bottom in this game as Arsenal, reigning league champions, and at the time lying second in the Premiership played Wrexham who were 92nd and rooted to the very bottom of the football league. Arsenal went ahead as expected and with ten minutes to go were still one up. However, Mickey Thomas equalised with a free kick for Wrexham before Steve Watkin won the game. Their cup run lasted a little longer as they drew 2-2 with West Ham in the next round before eventually losing the replay 1-0.
Sutton United 2 Coventry CIty 1 (1989)
A landmark result as it remains the last time a Conference side knocked out top flight opposition. What was even more surprising was the fact that only two seasons previously Coventry had been holding aloft the FA Cup itself after beating Spurs in the final. Goals from Hanlan and Rains were enough for Sutton, despite Phillips' equaliser which failed to spare Coventry's blushes.
Hereford United 2 Newcastle United 1 (1972)
Famous for Ronnie Radford's stunning equaliser from fully 35 yards, Hereford were ecstatic just to be level at that point after cancelling out Malcolm McDonald's opener. Yet things were about to get even better. Ricky George fired them into the next round in extra-time to ensure wild celebrations and a pitch invasion from the home fans.
Woking 4 West Bromwich Albion 2 (1991)
Woking striker Tim Buzaglo scored a hat trick as Isthmian League Woking overcame Division 2 West Brom in the third round. West Brom had taken the lead but that was about all that went right for them all afternoon. Woking struck back to go 4-1 up and ensure a famous win despite a late consolation for the Baggies. Woking's cup adventure continued as they drew Everton in the next round, narrowly losing 1-0 after another spirited performance.
