FA Cup History

Throughout its history the FA Cup has provided a multitude of classic matches, giant killings and spectacular goals. The famous competition was first held way back in the 1871/72 season, with the first ever final won by the Wanderers who beat the Royal Engineers 1-0 at the Kennington Oval in front of just 2000 spectators. Of course, it has progressed massively to this day, with the most recent final played at Wembley in front of 88,000 fans, with millions more watching on television worldwide.

FA Cup Wins

Numerous teams have had the honour of being crowned FA Cup Winners but none more so than Manchester United who have reached the final 18 times and have won it a 11 times, they are closely followed by Arsenal who have had the opportunity 17 times and have taken it home on ten occasions.

The following clubs have all won the FA Cup once in their footballing lifetimes:

Huddersfield Town, Royal Engineers, Derby County, Leeds United, Southampton, Oxford University, Burnley, Blackpool, Cardiff City, Clapham Rovers, Notts County, Barnsley, Charlton, Old Carthusians, Blackburn Olympic, Bradford City, Ipswich Town, Coventry City, Wimbledon

FA Cup Final Appearances

Of all the teams that have taken part in the FA Cup over the past 128 years the winner for the most time being the proveberal bridesmeads goes to Leicester City who have reached the final four times only to be beaten on the day and never have the trophy that every team craves a prize that their local rivals Derby and Coventry have both had the honour of carrying.