Something I've noticed over the years is teams, like Portsmouth and Middlesbrough, losing a cup final and getting relegated. Admittedly, it tends to happen more with league cup finals, where the effect of losing has a negative impact on the remaining league matches. But, it happens with the FA Cup too. Losing an FA Cup semi-final and getting relegated would probably be more common though, as there are still league matches remaining afterwards. How many teams has it happened to? Of course, on a slightly more positive note, there are also teams, like Wigan and Swansea, who won a cup final and got relegated. Both Saints and Sheffield United are still in the running to add themselves to the list. https://theathletic.co.uk/2374332/2021/02/10/can-fa-cup-glory-ever-make-up-for-b [Post edited 15 Mar 2021 12:00]
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