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FA Cup's Most Victorious Clubs: A Journey Through History


FA Cup's Most Victorious Clubs: A Journey Through History
FA Cup's Most Victorious Clubs: A Journey Through History

The FA Cup, the world’s oldest national football competition, has showcased thrilling upsets, standout performances, and legendary victories since 1871. Each year, fans eagerly anticipate the drama, from early-round clashes to the grand final at Wembley Stadium.

While the FA Cup is famed for its unpredictability, some clubs have consistently excelled, securing numerous victories. These teams have etched their names in football history through sustained excellence. Let's explore the most successful FA Cup clubs, alongside a full list of all previous winners.



Arsenal: The Gunners’ FA Cup Dominance

Arsenal hold the record for the most FA Cup wins with 14 titles, starting in 1930 and most recently on August 1, 2020, during the early stages of Mikel Arteta's tenure as Gunners manager. Key managers, including Herbert Chapman, George Graham, and Arsène Wenger—who won seven FA Cups—played pivotal roles. Arsenal’s memorable 2014 comeback win against Hull City, after trailing 2-0, epitomised their never-say-die attitude in the competition.



Manchester United: The Red Devils’ Rich Legacy

With 12 FA Cup wins, Manchester United is second only to Arsenal. Spanning eras from Sir Matt Busby to Sir Alex Ferguson, their victories include classic finals, such as the 2016 win over Crystal Palace in extra time under Louis van Gaal. Despite a few surprising defeats, United remain one of the FA Cup's most decorated clubs.

Chelsea: A Modern Powerhouse

Chelsea have lifted the FA Cup eight times, beginning in 1970. Their true dominance started in the 2000s, with stars like Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba leading them to victory. Their latest triumph came in 2018, defeating Manchester United in a closely contested final, thanks to an Eden Hazard penalty in the 22nd minute.



Tottenham Hotspur: A Proud Tradition

Tottenham’s eight FA Cup victories include their 1901 win as the only non-league team to claim the trophy. Their last FA Cup triumph came in 1991, cementing their status as one of the competition’s most consistent performers.

Liverpool: Legendary Cup Moments

Despite their dominance in other competitions, Liverpool have also won the FA Cup eight times. Their 2006 victory, known as the "Gerrard Final," where they tied 3-3 with West Ham before winning on penalties, is a historic highlight. Their most recent FA Cup triumph was in 2022 when Jurgen Klopp's Reds beat Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea 6-5 on penalties.



Manchester City: Rising from the Shadows

Man City have experienced a resurgence in recent years, and with their seven FA Cup victories, they have become a formidable force in English football. The club's first FA Cup win came in 1904, but their most significant successes have occurred in the 21st century.

Under Pep Guardiola, City have lifted the trophy twice, with their latest triumph in 2023 - their treble-winning campaign. City’s style of play and squad depth make them a favourite in every competition, and their FA Cup victories are a testament to their growth and ambition.


Complete List of FA Cup Winners - Leading Champions in FA Cup History

Year

Winner

1872

Wanderers

1873

Wanderers

1874

Oxford University

1875

Royal Engineers

1876

Wanderers

1877

Wanderers

1878

Wanderers

1879

Old Etonians

1880

Clapham Rovers

1881

Old Carthusians

1882

Old Etonians

1883

Blackburn Olympic

1884

Blackburn Rovers

1885

Blackburn Rovers

1886

Blackburn Rovers

1887

Aston Villa

1888

West Bromwich Albion

1889

Preston North End

1890

Blackburn Rovers

1891

Blackburn Rovers

1892

West Bromwich Albion

1893

Wolverhampton Wanderers

1894

Notts County

1895

Aston Villa

1896

The Wednesday

1897

Aston Villa

1898

Nottingham Forest

1899

Sheffield United

1900

Bury

1901

Tottenham Hotspur

1902

Sheffield United

1903

Bury

1904

Manchester City

1905

Aston Villa

1906

Everton

1907

The Wednesday

1908

Wolverhampton Wanderers

1909

Manchester United

1910

Newcastle United

1911

Bradford City

1912

Barnsley

1913

Aston Villa

1914

Burnley

1915

Sheffield United

1920

Aston Villa

1921

Tottenham Hotspur

1922

Huddersfield Town

1923

Bolton Wanderers

1924

Newcastle United

1925

Sheffield United

1926

Bolton Wanderers

1927

Cardiff City

1928

Blackburn Rovers

1929

Bolton Wanderers

1930

Arsenal

1931

West Bromwich Albion

1932

Newcastle United

1933

Everton

1934

Manchester City

1935

Sheffield Wednesday

1936

Arsenal

1937

Sunderland

1938

Preston North End

1939

Portsmouth

1946

Derby County

1947

Charlton Athletic

1948

Manchester United

1949

Wolverhampton Wanderers

1950

Arsenal

1951

Newcastle United

1952

Newcastle United

1953

Blackpool

1954

West Bromwich Albion

1955

Newcastle United

1956

Manchester City

1957

Aston Villa

1958

Bolton Wanderers

1959

Nottingham Forest

1960

Wolverhampton Wanderers

1961

Tottenham Hotspur

1962

Tottenham Hotspur

1963

Manchester United

1964

West Ham United

1965

Liverpool

1966

Everton

1967

Tottenham Hotspur

1968

West Bromwich Albion

1969

Manchester City

1970

Chelsea

1971

Arsenal

1972

Leeds United

1973

Sunderland

1974

Liverpool

1975

West Ham United

1976

Southampton

1977

Manchester United

1978

Ipswich Town

1979

Arsenal

1980

West Ham United

1981

Tottenham Hotspur

1982

Tottenham Hotspur

1983

Manchester United

1984

Everton

1985

Manchester United

1986

Liverpool

1987

Coventry City

1988

Wimbledon

1989

Liverpool

1990

Manchester United

1991

Tottenham Hotspur

1992

Liverpool

1993

Arsenal

1994

Manchester United

1995

Everton

1996

Manchester United

1997

Chelsea

1998

Arsenal

1999

Manchester United

2000

Chelsea

2001

Liverpool

2002

Arsenal

2003

Arsenal

2004

Manchester United

2005

Arsenal

2006

Liverpool

2007

Chelsea

2008

Portsmouth

2009

Chelsea

2010

Chelsea

2011

Manchester City

2012

Chelsea

2013

Wigan Athletic

2014

Arsenal

2015

Arsenal

2016

Manchester United

2017

Arsenal

2018

Chelsea

2019

Manchester City

2020

Arsenal

2021

Leicester City

2022

Liverpool

2023

Manchester City


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