This was the first season in English football that a new law allowed players to score direct from a corner kick. Davies was mobbed by supporters following the goal, but there remained confusion among other members of the crowd and Davies, along with teammate Jimmy Blair, was forced to return to the field from the dressing room after the match to confirm to the crowd that Cardiff had won the tie.
This marked the inaugural season in English football where a new rule enabled players to score directly from a corner kick. Davies was swarmed by supporters following the goal, yet there remained uncertainty among other spectators and Davies, along with teammate Jimmy Blair, was compelled to re-enter the field from the dressing room after the match to verify to the crowd that Cardiff had emerged victorious.