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It has been widely reported that Brighton & Hove Albion created FA Cup history yesterday when they 'scored' three own goals in their 6-1 Fifth Round tie defeat at Liverpool.



Although very rare, three own goals by the same team in a game is not unique.

In fact, it happened as recently as last Tuesday (14 February). Peterhead's 6-1 loss at Elgin City in the Scottish Third Division included OG's by David Ross, Rory McAllister and Callum MacDonald.

The Premier League's only own goal hat-trick was especially extraordinary.

In a relegation season, Sunderland lost 1-3 at home to Charlton Athletic in February 2003 with the visitors benefitting from three gifts from their generous hosts in the ...

Just two seasons after adopting the seven substitute regulation, to much disapproval, the Football League has returned to the reduced allocation of five substitutes in a matchday squad.

The League claimed they had taken the decision for cost-cutting reasons in order to comply with new UEFA financial rules, whatever that may mean.

A spokesman tried to explain: “This was felt to be a sensible and prudent step given the financial challenges facing many football clubs and the commitment made earlier this summer to adopt UEFA's Financial Fair Play framework.”

The 72 clubs voted for the change while at the same time agreeing to increase the number of home-grown players in a matchday squad from four to six.

As ‘home-grown’ means being registered ...