Former pupils of what public school won the English FA Cup twice?

In the 19th century football became popular in English public schools, and Eton was instrumental in its development. The Football Association (FA) was founded in 1863, basing its rules on those developed in the public schools. The FA Cup was first competed for in 1872, and the Old Etonians won it twice, in 1879 and 1882, and were six times runners-up before the professional game developed. They were the last amateur team to win it, and the last public school to reach the final.

Football retains its popularity at Eton. Up to 24 teams from all age groups represent the school on a regular basis throughout the Michaelmas Half. The ‘Association’ (1st XI) compete in the prestigious annual Boodles Independent Schools Football Association (ISFA) Cup and the U15As in the Rensburg Sheppards ISFA Cup. These are both national competitions and Eton regularly reach the last sixteen.