{"id":43103,"date":"2025-07-02T09:56:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T08:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mansionbet.com\/blog\/?p=43103"},"modified":"2025-07-02T09:56:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T08:56:53","slug":"most-memorable-fa-cup-finals-in-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mansionbet.com\/blog\/sports\/football\/most-memorable-fa-cup-finals-in-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Memorable FA Cup Finals in History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Image by Flickr<\/strong> <strong>CC BY-NC-SA 2.0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Few events in world football capture the imagination as much as the FA Cup Final. As the oldest domestic football competition on the planet, the FA Cup has always held iconic status and the final has often been a stage for drama, upsets and unforgettable moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these showpiece occasions have etched themselves into sporting folklore, captivating fans across generations. Below, we take a nostalgic stroll down Wembley Way to recount some of the most memorable FA Cup Finals in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 1953 \u201cMatthews Final\u201d: Blackpool 4-3 Bolton Wanderers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Cup Final - Blackpool 4 V Bolton 3 (1953)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/07Y5XidXdP4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1953 FA Cup Final, often dubbed the \u201cMatthews Final\u201d, was the stuff of legend and showcased the genius of wing wizard Stanley Matthews on the biggest stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a little over 20 minutes left on the clock, Matthews\u2019s Blackpool trailed Bolton 3-1, however, with hope dwindling, the flanksman took the game by the scruff of the neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the age of 38, veteran Matthews rolled back the years and used his trademark dazzling dribbling skills to set up two goals for Stan Mortensen \u2013 including a last-minute equalizer &#8211; to level the scores at 3-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With extra time looming large, Blackpool hero Bill Perry got on the end of another pinpoint Matthews cross to net the contest\u2019s defining goal, sealing Blackpool\u2019s first and only FA Cup in the club\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 1973 Black Cats Miracle: Sunderland 1-0 Leeds United<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"1973 FA Cup Final: Leeds United vs Sunderland\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3exQ_mDdWyM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of English football\u2019s most inspiring David vs Goliath stories, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenorthernecho.co.uk\/sport\/18425300.sunderland-1-leeds-0---fa-cup-fairytale-wembley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1973 FA Cup Final<\/a> was a tale of an against-the-odds sporting triumph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second Division underdogs Sunderland were given little chance ahead of their cup final clash against Don Revie\u2019s Leeds \u2013 a dominant side that had a stranglehold over football in England at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Leeds win was seen as a formality; however, Sunderland, who were managed by Bob Stokoe, played with admirable grit and determination throughout, and their endeavour was rewarded when Ian Porterfield gave the Black Cats a surprise lead just after the half-hour mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, Sunderland manned the trenches and defended like demons, while keeper Jim Montgomery was central to their success, making a phenomenal double save to keep his team in front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunderland\u2019s unexpected triumph earned them their first FA Cup Final victory since 1937 and their 1976 success remains their last run to glory in the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 1987 Thriller: Coventry City 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Keith Houchen Diving Header Video 1987 FA Cup Final\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Q5-ANGlhuM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coventry City\u2019s first-ever FA Cup Final appearance was one to remember, resulting in an incredible fairytale victory for the Sky Blues over a much-fancied Tottenham Hotspur side that boasted superstars like Glenn Hoddle and Chris Waddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spurs were chasing a hattrick of FA Cup victories following their successful campaigns in 1981 and 1982, though Coventry would deny them on this occasion after a frenetic end-to-ender under the Wembley arches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spurs broke the deadlock after just two minutes through Clive Allen, however, Coventry equalised just seven minutes later through Dave Bennett. Tottenham were ahead again just before the break through key protagonist Gary Mabbutt, before an iconic Keith Houchen diving header levelled things up again just past the hour mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The action, intensity and flair continued to flow into extra time, though somewhat ironically given the game\u2019s quality, it took an own goal from Gary Mabbutt in the 96<sup>th<\/sup> minute to separate the teams, earning Coventry the spoils and the club\u2019s first-ever major trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 \u2013 The Eagles Have Landed: Crystal Palace 1-0 Manchester City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"BBC match of the day fa cup final 2025 end credits\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RYpaxRrwvA4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s edition of the FA Cup Final between Crystal Palace and heavy favourites Manchester City was another one for the underdog chronicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pep Guardiola\u2019s City had already fallen short on several fronts earlier in the campaign, however, they remained firm favourites on FA Cup and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mansionbet.com\/football\/england-premier-league\/\">Premier League betting sites<\/a> to finish the season with a silver-lined flourish at Wembley Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Palace, who were beaten finalists twice before (1990 &amp; 2016), had other ideas and guided by the shrewd tactical mind of Austrian manager Oliver Glasner, the Eagles made it third time lucky in a richly-deserved 1-0 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Palace favourite Eberechi Eze\u2019s 16<sup>th<\/sup>-minute goal proved the game\u2019s decisive moment, though keeper Dean Henderson produced an equally important penalty save in the first half to deny Omar Marmoush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>City, who also lost the 2023\/24 final to Manchester rivals United, huffed and puffed in the second half but couldn\u2019t achieve parity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final whistle sparked wild celebrations on the pitch and emotional scenes in the stands as teary-eyed Palace fans basked in their unexpected joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glory for The Crazy Gang in 1998: Wimbledon 1-0 Liverpool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"15\/05\/1988  Liverpool v Wimbledon\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U9Kk3C_8sEE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wimbledon had picked up the nickname \u201cThe Crazy Gang\u201d for the playful antics and colourful personality of their players, however, the Dons shed their comedic persona in 1988 to pull off one of the greatest shocks in FA Cup history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liverpool were chasing a \u201cdouble\u201d having clinched yet another old First Division title and most pundits and observers had expected the Reds to canter to victory over a Wimbledon side that were dismissed as a side act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Merseysiders missed a series of good opportunities in the first half before a looping Lawrie Sanchez header put Wimbledon in front in the lead-up to the interval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second 45, it was mostly one-way traffic as Liverpool chased an equaliser, however, they missed their best chance to score when John Aldridge\u2019s penalty kick was saved by Dave Beasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beasant\u2019s spectacular save was a \u201cname on the trophy\u201d sort of moment and Wimbledon went on to deliver on their day of destiny to bring the FA Cup back to Plough Lane.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image by Flickr CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Few events in world football capture the imagination as much as the FA Cup Final. 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