1957 FA Cup Final Linesman 9ct Gold Football Association and Silver Referee’s Association Medal: Played at Wembley Aston Villa v Manchester United (Busby Babes) Both Medals named to K G Aston Linesman (9ct Medal 11g) (2) Note: The 1957 FA Cup Final was a football match played on 4 May 1957 at Wembley Stadium. The match was contested by Aston Villa and Manchester United. Villa won 2–1, with both of their goals scored by Peter McParland. Tommy Taylor got United's goal. The final was marred by a collision after only six minutes between Villa forward Peter McParland and United goalkeeper Ray Wood, which left Wood unconscious with a broken cheekbone. Wood left the pitch and Jackie Blanchflower took over in goal for United. Wood eventually rejoined the game in an outfield position as a virtual passenger before returning to goal for the last seven minutes of the game. It was Villa's first major trophy for 37 years