The "59 Cup Run" as it is now known locally, "remains as one of the truly great periods in Norwich City's history". Norwich were the third-ever Third Division team to reach the FA Cup semi-final. In the 1959–60 season, Norwich were promoted to the Second Division after finishing second to Southampton, and achieved a fourth-place finish in the 1960–61 season.
The "59 Cup Run" is remembered as one of Norwich City's most remarkable achievements. During the 1959–60 season, Norwich reached the FA Cup semi-finals as a Third Division team and secured second place behind Southampton. In the following season, they were promoted to the Second Division after finishing fourth.