FA Cup Winners Cardiff City 1927 A new chapter in the history of the Association Cup was created as the result of this final, when for the first time for 56 years it was won by a club whose headquarters are not in England. Cardiff put up a fine clean game, but it must be admitted that the goal which took the trophy to Wales was the result of a tragic mistake by the Arsenal goalkeeper. Lewis stopped a shot from Ferguson late in the second half, but in picking it up to clear, it dropped from his hands and rolled over the line. Arsenal had much the better of the play in the first half and struggled desperately to equalise after the City's lucky goal, but without avail. Result: Cardiff City 1 Arsenal 0