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Introduction to the FA Cup
We will look back to the turn of the century, conducting our research from the 2000/2001 season and update the FA Cup Final stats every year.
Our investigation will be focused on the areas that matter most, guiding you to find winning bets on the FA showpiece, held every May, and instilling you with the confidence to make informed decisions.
Trend: A trend is a general direction toward which something changes, develops, or moves toward or away from, we will look to discover any FA Cup Final trends.
Statistics: One thing we can be absolutely sure of is that there will be FA Cup Final statistics, providing us with a solid foundation for our analysis.
FA Cup Final Results Since 2000
| Season | Winners | Result | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Manchester United | 2–1 | Manchester City |
| 2022–23 | Manchester City | 2–1 | Manchester United |
| 2021–22 | Liverpool | 0–0. AET (Liverpool win 6-5 on penaltys) | Chelsea |
| 2020–21 | Leicester City | 1–0 | Chelsea |
| 2019–20 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Chelsea |
| 2018–19 | Manchester City | 6–0 | Watford |
| 2017–18 | Chelsea | 1–0 | Manchester United |
| 2016–17 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Chelsea |
| 2015–16 | Manchester United | 1-1. AET (Manchester United win 2-1) | Crystal Palace |
| 2014–15 | Arsenal | 4–0 | Aston Villa |
| 2013–14 | Arsenal | 2–2. AET (Arsenal win 3-2) | Hull City |
| 2012–13 | Wigan Athletic | 1–0 | Manchester City |
| 2011–12 | Chelsea | 2–1 | Liverpool |
| 2010–11 | Manchester City | 1–0 | Stoke City |
| 2009–10 | Chelsea | 1–0 | Portsmouth |
| 2008–09 | Chelsea | 2–1 | Everton |
| 2007–08 | Portsmouth | 1–0 | Cardiff City |
| 2006–07 | Chelsea | 0-0. AET (Chelsea win 1-0) | Manchester United |
| 2005–06 | Liverpool | 3–3 AET (Liverpool win 3-1 on penaltys) | West Ham United |
| 2004–05 | Arsenal | 0–0 AET (Arsenal win 5-4 on penaltys) | Manchester United |
| 2003–04 | Manchester United | 3–0 | Millwall |
| 2002–03 | Arsenal | 1–0 | Southampton |
| 2001–02 | Arsenal | 2–0 | Chelsea |
| 2000–01 | Liverpool | 2–1 | Arsenal |
- The average number of goals per FA Cup Final match (90 minutes) is 2.291.
- The average time of the first goal in the FA Cup Final is 36 minutes.
FA Cup Final Statistics - Half Time
In the 24 FA Cup Finals since 2000/2001 season, the Half Time Score is as follows.
| Season | Winners | Runner Up | HT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Manchester United | Manchester City | 2-0 |
| 2022–23 | Manchester City | Manchester United | 1-1 |
| 2021–22 | Liverpool | Chelsea | 0-0 |
| 2020–21 | Leicester City | Chelsea | 0-0 |
| 2019–20 | Arsenal | Chelsea | 1-1 |
| 2018–19 | Manchester City | Watford | 3-0 |
| 2017–18 | Chelsea | Manchester United | 1-0 |
| 2016–17 | Arsenal | Chelsea | 1-0 |
| 2015–16 | Manchester United | Crystal Palace | 0-0 |
| 2014–15 | Arsenal | Aston Villa | 1-0 |
| 2013–14 | Arsenal | Hull City | 1-2 |
| 2012–13 | Wigan Athletic | Manchester City | 0-0 |
| 2011–12 | Chelsea | Liverpool | 1-0 |
| 2010–11 | Manchester City | Stoke City | 0-0 |
| 2009–10 | Chelsea | Portsmouth | 0-0 |
| 2008–09 | Chelsea | Everton | 1-1 |
| 2007–08 | Portsmouth | Cardiff City | 1-0 |
| 2006–07 | Chelsea | Manchester United | 0-0 |
| 2005–06 | Liverpool | West Ham United | 1-2 |
| 2004–05 | Arsenal | Manchester United | 0-0 |
| 2003–04 | Manchester United | Millwall | 1-0 |
| 2002–03 | Arsenal | Southampton | 1-0 |
| 2001–02 | Arsenal | Chelsea | 0-0 |
| 2000–01 | Liverpool | Arsenal | 0-0 |
- 24 goals were scored in the first half
- 31 goals were scored in the second half.
FA Cup Final Draws
The 90 minute draw can offer value with the best betting sites as punters tend to normally favour one side or the other.
Six FA Cup finals have ended in a draw at 90 minutes since 2000.
| Year | Winner | 90 Minute Draw | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Liverpool | 0–0. AET (Liverpool win 6-5 on penaltys) | Chelsea |
| 2015–16 | Manchester United | 1-1. AET (Manchester United win 2-1) | Crystal Palace |
| 2013–14 | Arsenal | 2–2. AET (Arsenal win 3-2) | Hull City |
| 2006–07 | Chelsea | 0-0. AET (Chelsea win 1-0) | Manchester United |
| 2005–06 | Liverpool | 3–3 AET (Liverpool win 3-1 on penaltys) | West Ham United |
| 2004–05 | Arsenal | 0–0 AET (Arsenal win 5-4 on penaltys) | Manchester United |
90 Minute Draws
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Three FA Cup finals were won in extra time.
| Year | Winner | Extra Time Winner | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | Manchester United | 1-1. AET (Manchester United win 2-1) | Crystal Palace |
| 2013–14 | Arsenal | 2–2. AET (Arsenal win 3-2) | Hull City |
| 2006–07 | Chelsea | 0-0. AET (Chelsea win 1-0) | Manchester United |
Three FA Cup finals were won after penalties.
| Year | Winner | 90 Minute Draw/Penalty Decider | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Liverpool | 0–0. AET (Liverpool win 6-5 on penaltys) | Chelsea |
| 2005–06 | Liverpool | 3–3 AET (Liverpool win 3-1 on penaltys) | West Ham United |
| 2004–05 | Arsenal | 0–0 AET (Arsenal win 5-4 on penaltys) | Manchester United |
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FA Cup Final Statistics - Most Successful Teams Of All Time
In terms of which team has made it to the most finals from the first match played in 1872, that would be Manchester United, who moved onto 22 finals after their 2024 appearance, moving them one clear of Arsenal's 21.
With those teams making the most finals, it is no surprise that they are also at the top of the winners' list.
Arsenal are the most successful, having won the FA Cup fourteen times compared to United thirteen times.
| Club | FA Cup Winners | Apperances in the Final |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 14 | 21 |
| Manchester United | 13 | 22 |
| Chelsea | 8 | 16 |
| Liverpool | 8 | 15 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 9 |
| Manchester City | 7 | 13 |
| Aston Villa | 7 | 11 |
| Newcastle United | 6 | 13 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 6 | 8 |
| Everton | 5 | 13 |
FA Cup Final Statistics - Goals
- Only four finals saw the winning side win by two or more goals.
- The split for over or under 2.5 goals is ;12 ended with under 2.5 goals,12 have finished with over.2.5 goals.
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
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Over 2.5 Goals Betting and Statistical History
- 20 of the 24 finals finished with under 3.5 goals
- Only 4 of the 24 finals have gone over 3.5 goals.
- 14 of the 24 finals finished with a nil in the scoreline, therefore 10 saw BTTS.
Both Teams To Score
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Both Teams To Score Advice
- Only two goals have been scored in extra time.
FA Cup Final Statistics - Miscellaneous
- No team losing at half time has gone on to win the match inside 90 minutes.
- Two teams who were losing at half time as highlighted below won the match AET/Penalties.
| Season | Winners | Result | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Arsenal | 2–2. AET (Arsenal win 3-2) | Hull City |
| 2005–06 | Liverpool | 3–3 AET (Liverpool win 3-1 on penaltys) | West Ham United |
Sent Off
| Season | Winners | Result | Runner Up | HT | Sent Off | Minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Chelsea | 1-1 | Mateo Kovacic | 73 |
| 2016–17 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Chelsea | 1-0 | Victor Moses | 68 |
| 2015–16 | Manchester United | 1-1. AET (Manchester United win 2-1) | Crystal Palace | 0-0 | Chris Smalling | 105 |
| 2012–13 | Wigan Athletic | 1–0 | Manchester City | 0-0 | Paolo Zabeleta | 84 |
- Four players have been sent off in the FA Cup Final since 2000
- No match has been won in 90 minutes by the team with a player sent off.
2023-24 Route to Final
2022-23 Route to Final
Article Contributor Information
James Banting and Andy Powell, created and maintain OLBG's comprehensive International Football coverage of the FA Cup, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to their work.
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