Photograph shows large crowds queueing to see Grantham FC in the FA Cup in 1954


Spectators queued in their thousands to see the FA Cup second qualifying round game between Grantham FC and Boston United in October 1954.

The crowd seen in the picture (below) is queueing outside the London Road ground and Ruston and Hornsby’s factory can be seen to the right.

The sides drew 2-2 and Boston came out on top in the replay, winning 3-2.

Thousands queued outside the London Road ground to see Grantham FC play Boston United in the FA Cup in 1954. (54272951)
Thousands queued outside the London Road ground to see Grantham FC play Boston United in the FA Cup in 1954. (54272951)

Grantham’s home game was attended by 3,419 spectators. The replay was seen by a crowd of 6,169.

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