This day in sport: 29 April 1970

Chelsea beat Leeds in first ever Wembley Football replay.

Chelsea beat Leeds 2-1 after extra time to win the first ever replay of a Wembley Cup FA Final. The previous time the Cup Final was back in 1912, before Wembley had been built. The teams had drawn 2-2 after extra time in the first final at Wembley Stadium. The replay was held at Old Trafford and Chlesea’s winner in the 224th minute from David Webb was the first time they had lead in both games.

This day in sport: 29 April 1970
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