Miracle saves, five-minute finishes, and Crazy Gang upsets — the FA Cup final has a long tradition of producing unforgettable drama. Which match goes down as the greatest of all time?
1Blackpool vs Bolton 1953The legendary 'Matthews Final' in which 38-year-old Stanley Matthews inspired Blackpool's stunning 4-3 comeback from 3-1 down.
2Arsenal vs Man United 1979The 'Five Minute Final': Arsenal led 2-0, United equalised to 2-2, then Alan Sunderland's last-gasp goal won it 3-2 for the Gunners.
3Tottenham vs Man City 1981Ricky Villa's weaving mazy run and finish in the replay is voted the greatest goal in FA Cup final history.
4Coventry vs Tottenham 1987Coventry's only major trophy came in a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory featuring an own goal and a stunning debut-year winner.
5Wimbledon vs Liverpool 1988The ultimate giant-killing: the 'Crazy Gang' from Wimbledon stunned the champions Liverpool 1-0 with Lawrie Sanchez's header and Dave Beasant's penalty save.
6Man Utd vs Crystal Palace 1990United and Palace drew a classic 3-3 at Wembley, then United won the replay — the dramatic first of Ferguson's trophy-laden era.
7Liverpool vs Everton 1989The emotionally charged Merseyside Derby final played just weeks after the Hillsborough disaster, won 3-2 by Liverpool in extra time.
8Arsenal vs Hull City 2014Arsenal trailed 2-0 after eight minutes yet came back to win 3-2 in extra time, ending the Gunners' nine-year trophy drought.
9Liverpool vs West Ham 2006Steven Gerrard's thunderous 35-yard strike in the 91st minute forced extra time; Liverpool won 3-1 on penalties in a 3-3 classic.
10Chelsea vs Manchester City 2026The latest FA Cup final in which Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo delivered a stunning winning strike to beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley.
