What is the best FA Cup final of all time?

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?

1

Blackpool vs Bolton 1953

The legendary 'Matthews Final' in which 38-year-old Stanley Matthews inspired Blackpool's stunning 4-3 comeback from 3-1 down.

2

Arsenal vs Man United 1979

The '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.

3

Tottenham vs Man City 1981

Ricky Villa's weaving mazy run and finish in the replay is voted the greatest goal in FA Cup final history.

4

Coventry vs Tottenham 1987

Coventry's only major trophy came in a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory featuring an own goal and a stunning debut-year winner.

5

Wimbledon vs Liverpool 1988

The 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.

6

Man Utd vs Crystal Palace 1990

United and Palace drew a classic 3-3 at Wembley, then United won the replay — the dramatic first of Ferguson's trophy-laden era.

7

Liverpool vs Everton 1989

The emotionally charged Merseyside Derby final played just weeks after the Hillsborough disaster, won 3-2 by Liverpool in extra time.

8

Arsenal vs Hull City 2014

Arsenal trailed 2-0 after eight minutes yet came back to win 3-2 in extra time, ending the Gunners' nine-year trophy drought.

9

Liverpool vs West Ham 2006

Steven Gerrard's thunderous 35-yard strike in the 91st minute forced extra time; Liverpool won 3-1 on penalties in a 3-3 classic.

10

Chelsea vs Manchester City 2026

The latest FA Cup final in which Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo delivered a stunning winning strike to beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley.