When was the first FA Cup final at new Wembley?
When was the first FA Cup final at new Wembley?
19 May 2007
The 2007 FA Cup Final was played on Saturday, 19 May 2007 between Chelsea and Manchester United. It was the 126th FA Cup Final and the first to be played at the new Wembley Stadium.
Who scored the first FA Cup goal at the new Wembley?
David Jack
Bolton beat West Ham 2–0 and the first Wembley goal was scored after just two minutes by David Jack. It was estimated that 200,000 fans had squeezed into Wembley and Cup Finals were made “all ticket” after that.
What year was the first FA Cup played at Wembley?
1923
The 1923 FA Cup Final was an association football match between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United on 28 April 1923 at the original Wembley Stadium in London….1923 FA Cup Final.
| Official programme | |
|---|---|
| Event | 1922–23 FA Cup |
| Date | 28 April 1923 |
| Venue | Wembley Stadium, London |
| Referee | D. H. Asson (Birmingham) |
Who has won the most finals at Wembley?
The new Wembley Stadium has been the permanent venue of the final since 2007. As of 2022, the record for the most wins is held by Arsenal with 14 victories.
Where was the FA Cup final played before Wembley?
History of the FA Cup and Wembley Stadium The FA Cup Final is traditionally played at London’s Wembley Stadium, but extensive renovations to the venue meant it was held in Wales at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium from 2001 to 2006. In 2007, the FA Cup once again returned to Wembley Stadium.
Who won the last FA Cup at the old Wembley?
Chelsea won 1–0 to secure their second FA Cup in four years, and their third in all. The goal was scored midway through the second half by Roberto Di Matteo, who had also scored in the 1997 final. Wembley Stadium closed five months later, and was subsequently rebuilt….Statistics.
| Chelsea | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
Who is the youngest player in the FA Cup final?
Norman Whiteside was the youngest Manchester United debutant at 16, the youngest player to appear in a World Cup and the youngest player to score in an FA Cup final, against Brighton in 1983. But perhaps his most famous moment came in the 1985 FA Cup final against Everton.
When did the FA make the decision to play the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium?
September 1998
In September 1998, the Football Association decided that all future finals would be decided “on the day”, meaning that a penalty shootout would decide the winner if the score was level after normal and extra time.
Who was the first team to win at the new Wembley Stadium?
Kidderminster striker James Constable was the first player to score a goal in a final at the new Wembley. Kidderminster became the first team to play at both the old and new stadium. Stevenage Borough were the first team to win a final at the new Wembley beating Kidderminster 3–2, despite trailing 2–0 at half time.
Who has won the most FA Cup finals?
The team with the most FA Cup wins is Arsenal, hoisting the trophy 14 times in club history. The North London club won their first FA Cup in 1930, and most recently lifted the trophy in 2020.
