About Manchester United FA Cup
Manchester United History in the FA Cup
Manchester United are arguably the biggest and most famous club in English football. The Red Devils have a fanbase stretching all corners of the globe. With that said it hardly comes as a shock that many will flock to watch MUFC when they play in the sport’s oldest competition each season; the FA Cup.
With the possibility of matches being played at Old Trafford, Man United FA Cup fixtures become must-see affairs as the Reds look to capture this trophy yet again.
Players such as Eric Cantona, David Beckham, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Wayne Rooney have all previously represented MUFC in the FA Cup. This is certainly one of many reasons as to why so many fans around the world are keen to see the team in action, as well as why the Red Devils have done so well throughout the history of the competition in regards to reaching the final and ultimately lifting the title.
Manchester United's Top Achievements In the FA Cup
Man United have been incredibly successful when it comes down to winning the FA Cup, and a large part of that is in owing to Sir Alex Ferguson. The great Scotsman led MUFC to no fewer than five triumphs in this competition, with four of those coming in the 1990s.
The Red Devils won the FA Cup for a 12th time in 2016, beating Crystal Palace in the final at Wembley Stadium. This was the club's first success in this tournament after Ferguson had stepped down from his role three years prior.
In the 2023/24 season Man United reached the FA Cup final for a record 22nd time. With Erik ten Hag in charge, MUFC defeated local rivals Manchester City, 2-1, having lost to the Citizens in the FA Cup 12 months prior.
Manchester United became 13-time winners of the FA Cup, adding to the club's previous successes in 1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004, and 2016. There have been some lengthy spells between FA Cup titles during their history, however Man United continually remain competitive and frequently reach the latter stages of the tournament.
Buy Man United FA Cup tickets in a safe and secure manner with SeatPick.