The FA Cup Final is the concluding match of the Football Association Challenge Cup, a major domestic football event drawing large crowds. The competition involves clubs within The Football Association in England, with Welsh teams regularly participating and even winning the Cup, such as Cardiff City in 1927. Historically, the final was primarily held at the original Wembley Stadium from 1923 to 2000. Subsequently, it was moved to the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff from 2000 to 2006 before returning to the new Wembley Stadium in 2007, where it is currently held.
From 1923, the FA Cup Final was mostly played at the original Wembley Stadium, becoming its primary venue.
In 1925, Cardiff City reached the FA Cup Final, showcasing their competitive presence in the tournament.
In 1927, Cardiff City won the FA Cup, marking a significant achievement for the Welsh team in the English football competition.
In 1927, the hymn "Abide with Me" was sung for the first time at the FA Cup Final, starting a long-standing pre-match tradition.
In 1953, Stan Mortensen scored a hat-trick for Blackpool in the FA Cup Final, making it the only hat-trick ever scored at Wembley in the competition's final.
In 1993, the FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday required a replay, marking the 14th and last occasion of such an event before the rules changed.
In 2000, Wembley Stadium closed for redevelopment, leading the FA Cup Final to be hosted elsewhere.
In 2000, the FA Cup Final was played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, marking a temporary change of venue.
In 2001, the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff began hosting the FA Cup Final due to the Wembley redevelopment.
In 2005, Arsenal defeated Manchester United in a penalty shootout in the FA Cup Final, which was one of the first finals decided by this method.
In 2006, the Millennium Stadium hosted its last FA Cup Final before the event returned to Wembley.
Until 2006, the FA Cup Final was held at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, before moving back to Wembley.
In 2007, the new Wembley Stadium opened, and the FA Cup Final returned to its traditional home in London.
Since 2007, the FA Cup Final has been played at the current Wembley Stadium, returning to its traditional London location.
In 2008, Cardiff City reached the FA Cup Final. This was another significant appearance for the Welsh team in the competition.
In 2012, Didier Drogba became the first player to score in four FA Cup Finals with his goal for Chelsea.
In 2017, the FA Cup Final had an official attendance of 89,472, marking it as one of the most attended domestic football events worldwide.
The 2020 FA Cup Final was an exception to the typically high attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted the event.
In 2023, İlkay Gündoğan scored the fastest goal in an FA Cup Final for Manchester City, just 12 seconds after kick-off.
As of 2025, a total of 143 FA Cup Finals have been played, highlighting the long history of the competition.
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