FA Cup Final Tickets

The FA Cup is one of world football’s most famous cup competitions and one that attracts spectators from all across the globe. This is the oldest club tournament in world football, providing plenty of history and giving fans the opportunity to take in some truly unique experiences with the format that it presents each year.

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Top Achievers in the FA Cup Final

There have been a number of successful clubs in this competition, but none more so than Arsenal having won the most titles. The Gunners lifted this prestigious trophy for a 14th time in 2020.

Not far behind, Manchester United is the next most decorated team in the history of this competition. The Red Devils captured a 13th FA Cup crown in 2024, beating local rivals Manchester City at Wembley. This was a record 22nd FA Cup final for Man United.

Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have won the FA Cup eight times apiece. Meanwhile Aston Villa are one behind on seven victories in the FA Cup.

FA Cup Final Memorable Moments

The FA Cup Final has produced a number of memorable moments throughout its history, which has only helped to build the competition into what it is today. Labelled with the slogan ‘the Magic of the Cup’, there have been a number of occasions where underdogs have reached the final. For example, the likes of Portsmouth, Hull City and Millwall have all previously taken centre-stage in this high-profile fixture.

Other moments have included incredible matches that have proven to be instant classics, with the 2005/06 edition of the FA Cup final being competed between Liverpool and West Ham United standing out a mile. The two sides played out an entertaining 3-3 draw which was decided on penalties in favour of the Merseyside giants. LFC captain Steven Gerrard had equalised with just moments to go before the end of regulation time, sending the game into extra-time.

The first FA Cup final at the new Wembley Stadium pitted José Mourinho's Chelsea up against Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United in May 2007. 89,826 spectators were in attendance at the newly renovated ground, as Didier Drogba netted the decisive goal late in extra-time following a goalless stalemate after 90 minutes.

The 2016 FA Cup final also involved Man United, in what was the club's first cup final since Ferguson had stepped down three years prior. Louis van Gaal was in charge of the Red Devils at this point, though this game turned out to be his last outing as MUFC manager. Manchester United emerged victorious over Crystal Palace, though the Eagles had taken the lead through Jason Puncheon. Juan Mata drew level for Man United to send the game into an additional 30 minutes, before Jesse Lingard scored a match-winning volley in the second period of extra-time.

Manchester City clashed with local rivals Man United in the 2023 FA Cup final, with 83,179 spectators inside Wembley Stadium to witness the 190th Manchester derby – and the first of its kind in the FA Cup final. The Manchester rivals reconvened the following year, marking the first time since 1885 that the same two teams contested back-to-back FA Cup finals. Teenage sensations Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored as MUFC claimed a 2-1 victory to celebrate a 13th FA Cup success.

The 2025 FA Cup final marked the first major trophy for Crystal Palace, as Oliver Glasner's side overcame Manchester City, making their third successive appearance in the final. Eberechi Eze scored the only goal in a 1-0 win for the Eagles, with Dean Henderson saving a penalty from Omar Marmoush.

Manchester City rebounded in the 2026 FA Cup Final. Antoine Semenyo was the hero for Pep Guardiola's side as he swivelled for a smart finish from an Erling Haaland cross to secure a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in front of 83,337 spectators at Wembley.

Best Players in the FA Cup Final

The FA Cup final has seen a number of world-class players on display, and this only helps to build the excitement around this fixture each year.

Didier Drogba is perhaps the most lethal striker to have played in the FA Cup final, scoring in all four of his appearances on this stage. However nobody has scored more times in the FA Cup final than Liverpool icon Ian Rush, with five goals in his three final appearances.

No player, past or present, has lifted this famous trophy on more occasions than Ashley Cole. The former England left-back is a seven-time FA Cup winner – three for Arsenal and four with Chelsea. Cole was on the winning side in all but one of the eight FA Cup finals he featured in. Patrick Vieira, John Terry and Petr Čech have five FA Cup winner's medals apiece.

Top Managers in the FA Cup Final

Similarly to top players featuring for their clubs, the FA Cup final has also seen a number of high-profile managers take to the dugout at Wembley Stadium (and the Millennium Stadium in previous years). These include the likes of Brian Clough, Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger, José Mourinho, and Pep Guardiola to name just a few.

Wenger stands out from the rest as the most successful coach in FA Cup history. The former Arsenal boss guided his team to seven titles in this competition, two more than Ferguson managed with Manchester United.

FA Cup Final Past Winners

Wembley Stadium - The Home of the FA Cup Final

The FA Cup final has been hosted at Wembley Stadium since 1923, with the exception of the six finals from 2001-06 during which time the stadium underwent a major facelift and the event was held at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

This 90,000-seater venue has hosted a plethora of other major events, including the League Cup final, the UEFA Champions League final, as well as boxing events and music concerts.

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