The 1971 WFA Cup Final was the first final of the

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, England's primary

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for

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teams. The showpiece event was played under the auspices of the

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(WFA).

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and Stewarton Thistle contested the match at

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on 9 May 1971.

won the match 4–1. There was some controversy surrounding the match however. Accusations were made that Southampton were essentially a team of players taken from several different clubs in the Hampshire League and were misrepresenting themselves. Southampton were fined £25 by the FA but allowed to keep the trophy.

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