Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chronicle Live
Chronicle Live
National
Tom Beattie

The 1998 FA Cup final ticket which was lost at tube station and was never used and ended up on the Costa Blanca

A ticket for the 1998 FA Cup Final between Newcastle and Arsenal which was never used after it was lost at a tube station has been found on the Costa Blanca.

It was surely the most coveted ticket on Tyneside back in May of 1998 but one unlucky supporter missed out on the chance to see their side play at Wembley after their ticket was lost and later found by another fan.

The Toon Army had descended on London ahead of the clash against Arsenal, who were chasing a league and cup double.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.