Wolverhampton Wanderers

Established in 1877, Wolverhampton Wanderers were founder members of the Football League along with eleven other clubs. Now known as the English Football League (EFL), it was the world’s first domestic football league.

Wolves, as they are commonly known, have won 17 major trophies in their history, including 11 league titles, four FA Cups and two League Cups.

The club won the FA Cup for the first time in 1893 by beating Everton 1-0 in the final at Fallowfield, Manchester. When they won it for a second time by beating Newcastle United 3-1 in the final at Crystal Palace, London, they became the lowest-placed Football League club to win the trophy, having finished ninth in the second division.

Legendary former player Stan Cullis became manager in 1948 and helped Wolves win their third FA Cup, defeating Leicester City 3-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium the following year. Cullis, together with England captain Billy Wright, led Wolves throughout the 1950s – the most successful period in the club’s history.