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The FA Cup tie which took 137 years to complete

Reigate Priory are one of the most established clubs in the country

being formed in 1870, they were the first winners of the Surrey Senior Cup and one of the 16 participants of the inaugural FA CUP!! In the competition they drew Royal Engineers away, unfortunately due to issues the club had with travel they were unable to attend the fixture giving Royal Engineers the tie, they eventually reached the Final losing to The Wanderers!!

Now after 137 years the fixture between Reigate Priory and The Royal Engineers will take place at Reigate Priory Football Club on the 23rd March 2008.

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