The 1887 FA Cup final was a football match between Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion at the Kennington Oval.

Aston Villa's route to the final was a turbulent one, smashing Wednesbury Old Athletic 13–0 in the first round, but having to play three replays against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Although West Bromwich Albion didn't have any wins nearly as large as Aston Villa's, their path to the final was less turbulent, constantly defeating teams without much variation.

After defeating the incredibly strong team Preston North End in the semis, West Bromwich began the match as favourites.

In the final minute, Villa completed the win, with Dennis Hodgetts colliding with West Bromwich Albion goalie Bob Roberts, and poking the ball over the line to make it 2–0[1]