FA Cup: the road to Wembley
FA Cup photo essay: the road to Wembley
Guardian photographer Christopher Thomond documented each round of this year’s FA Cup. Starting with his local team Stockport County in the first round he followed the winner of each game to the final at Wembley on Saturday.
FA Cup photo essay – road to Wembley, quarter-final: Middlesbrough v Manchester City
Guardian photographer Christopher Thomond is documenting one game from each round of the 2016-17 FA Cup, and in the quarter-final he was back at the Riverside for Middlesbrough v Manchester City
FA Cup photo essay – Middlesbrough v Oxford United in the fifth round
Guardian photographer Christopher Thomond was at the Riverside to see League One side Oxford United take on Middlesbrough
FA Cup photo essay – road to Wembley, fourth round: Middlesbrough v Accrington Stanley
Guardian photographer Christopher Thomond is documenting one game from each round of the 2016-17 FA Cup, and in the fourth round he travelled to the Riverside to see League Two side Accrington Stanley take on Premier League side Middlesbrough
FA Cup photo essay – road to Wembley, third round: Accrington Stanley v Luton
Guardian photographer Christopher Thomond is documenting one game from each round of the 2016-17 FA Cup, and in the third round he travelled to the Wham Stadium where Accrington Stanley were hosting fellow League Two side Luton TownClick here to check out Chris’ look at the second round clash between Woking and Accrington Stanley
FA Cup photo essay – road to Wembley, second round: Woking v Accrington Stanley
The FA Cup has suffered its share of denigration in recent times, but has never lost its charm. It offers a chance to dream, particularly for players and fans of smaller clubs. Photographer Chris Thomond trained his lens on Woking’s game against Accrington Stanley in the second round
FA Cup photo essay – road to Wembley, first round: Stockport v Woking
Christopher Thomond went along to soak up the thrills and spils at Stockport County v Woking FC in the first round of the FA Cup at Edgeley Park