The 2013 FA Cup Final will forever go down in history as one of the only times the underdogs stood in the face of English football’s best and still went the distance. So often do we see a heroic run to the final, ending in defeat at the hands of Goliath. It’s usually a given, … Read more
In Cup finals, the general rule of thumb is to keep it tight, play smart and pick the right moment to create chances. But most importantly, don’t concede early on. It’s rare teams can overcome quick goals, with a fast strike a sucker punch to morale. It’s usually really hard to get going again, after … Read more
Final Score: Tottenham Hotspur 3 Burnley 1 FA Cup Venue: Wembley Stadium, London Date: Saturday 5th May 1962 Attendance: 100,000 Teams Tottenham – Bill Brown, Peter Baker, Ron Henry, Danny Blanchflower (capt), Maurice Norman, Dave Mackay, Terry Medwin, John White, Bobby Smith, Jimmy Greaves, Cliff Jones Manager – Bill Nicholson Scorers – Greaves 3, Smith … Read more
1975 FA Cup Final Score: West Ham United 2-0 Fulham Date: Saturday 3rd May Venue: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 100,000 Referee: Pat Partridge Teams: West Ham United: Mervyn Day, John McDowell, Frank Lampard, Billy Bonds, Tommy Taylor, Kevin Lock, Billy Jennings, Graham Paddon, Alan Taylor, Trevor Brooking, Pat Holland West Ham Goal Scorer: Alan Taylor 60′ … Read more
1976 FA Cup Final Score: Southampton 1-0 Manchester United Date: 1 May 1976 Venue: Wembley Stadium Referee: Clive Thomas Attendance: 100,000 Teams: Southampton: Ian Turner, Peter Rodrigues, David Peach, Nick Holmes, Mel Blyth, Jim Steele, Paul Gilchrist, Mick Channon, Peter Osgood, Jim McCalliog, Bobby Stokes (Hugh Fisher) Southampton Goal Scorer: Bobby Stokes 83′ Manchester United: … Read more
1984 FA Cup Final Score: Everton 2-0 Watford Date: Saturday 19 May 1984 Venue: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 100,000 Referee: John Hunting Teams: Everton: Neville Southall, Gary Stevens, John Bailey, Kevin Ratcliffe, Derek Mountfield, Peter Reid, Trevor Steven, Adrian Heath, Graeme Sharp, Andy Gray, Kevin Richardson Everton Goal Scorers: Graeme Sharp 38′, Andy Gray 51′ Watford: … Read more
1987 FA Cup Final Score: Coventry City 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur Date: Saturday 16 May 1987 Venue: Wembley Stadium, London Attendance: 98,000 Referee: Neil Midgley Teams: Coventry City: Steve Ogrizovic, David Phillips, Greg Downs, Lloyd McGrath, Brian Kilcline (Graham Rodger), Trevor Peake, Dave Bennett, Micky Gynn, Cyrille Regis, Keith Houchen, Nick Pickering Tottenham Hotspur: Ray Clemence, … Read more
1990 FA Cup Replay Final Score: 1-0 Date: Thursday 17 May 1990 Venue: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 80,000 Referee For Both Matches: Allan Gunn Team Details Manchester United: Jim Leighton, Paul Ince, Lee Martin (Clayton Blackmore), Steve Bruce, Mike Phelan, Gary Pallister (Mark Robins), Brayan Robson, Neil Webb, Brian McClair, Mark Hughes, Danny Wallace (Les Sealey … Read more
1923 FA Cup Final Score: Bolton Wanderers 2-0 West Ham United Date: Saturday 20 April 1923 Venue: Wembley Stadium, London Official Attendance: 127,047 (they claim up to 250,000 were in the stadium at kickoff Referee: David Asson Teams: Bolton Wanderers: Dick Pym, Bob Haworth, Alex Finney, Harry Nuttall, Jimmy Seddon, Billy Jennings, Billy Butler, David … Read more
1927 FA Cup Final Score: Cardiff City Defeated Arsenal 1-0 Date: Saturday, 23 April 1927 Venue: Wembley Stadium, London Referee: WF Bunnell (Preston) Attendance: 91,206 Teams: Cardiff City: Tom Farquharson, Jimmy Nelson, Tom Watson, Fred Keenor, Tom Sloan, Billy Hardy, Ernie Curtis, Sam Irving, Hughie Ferguson, Len Davies, George McLachlan Cardiff City Goal Scorer: Hugie … Read more