14 FA Cup Wins (All-Time Record)
Record 14 FA Cup triumphs.
Arsenal have won a record 14 FA Cups, the most of any club in English football history.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- FA Cup
- Total wins
- 14
- First victory
- 1930
- Most recent victory
- 2020
- Record holder status
- All-Time Record (Joint with Manchester United for most finals reached, but sole leader in wins)
- Key era
- Arsène Wenger's Tenure
Lore & Background
Arsène Wenger won a record seven FA Cups with Arsenal, including victories in 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2014, 2015, and 2017. The 2005 FA Cup Final was won against Manchester United on penalties.
Historic Century Milestone
The 2025–26 campaign marked a monumental era for Arsenal Football Club, celebrating their 109th season within the English top flight. Most significantly, this period witnessed the club becoming the very first team in history to complete 100 consecutive seasons without relegation from the Premier League or its predecessors. This unprecedented run of stability spanned four decades, culminating in a season that also saw their 40th European campaign and participation across all major domestic competitions. The timeline for this historic year stretched from July 2025 to June 2026, setting the stage for what would become one of the most celebrated chapters in the club's long history.
The Long-Awaited League Triumph
On May 19, 2026, Arsenal secured their first Premier League title since the famous 'Invincible' season of 2003–04. The championship was clinched with a game remaining after rivals Manchester City drew 1–1 against Bournemouth, ending a twenty-two-year wait for league glory. This victory represented the club's fourteenth top-flight title overall and their fourth specifically within the Premier League era. While the mathematical confirmation happened early in May, the official celebration took place following their final matchday triumph over Crystal Palace on May 24. This achievement capped off a season where the team finally broke through to claim the ultimate domestic prize after years of intense competition.
Resilience Through Turbulent Predecessor
The road to the 2025–26 title was paved by the lessons learned during a challenging 2024–25 campaign. That previous season was marred by injuries, suspensions, and the sudden resignation of sporting director Edu Gaspar in the winter window, which halted transfer activity. Despite finishing as runners-up for the third consecutive time—a feat achieved only once before in English history—the team maintained a formidable defense, conceding just 34 goals. However, they struggled to convert dominance into wins, dropping an equal-high 21 points from winning positions and failing to produce a ten-goal scorer for the first time in over a century. This difficult period of finishing second laid the necessary groundwork for their eventual breakthrough.
Squad Continuity and Pre-Season Tests
Preparation for the title-winning season began with significant contract extensions for key figures, including defender Gabriel Magalhães and academy talents Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri. The coaching staff also saw a change with the appointment of former teammate Gabriel Heinze as assistant coach. The squad then faced rigorous testing during an extensive pre-season tour in Asia and home friendlies. Matches against European heavyweights like AC Milan, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur provided valuable competitive minutes, though results were mixed, including a historic loss to Spurs in Hong Kong. These fixtures allowed the team to integrate young players like Max Dowman and refine their tactics before the official campaign commenced at Old Trafford.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FA Cups has Arsenal won and what is the status of this record?
Arsenal holds the all-time winning record with fourteen FA Cup titles, a total that no other club has ever surpassed in the competition's history. This achievement spans from their first victory in 1930 to their most recent triumph in 2020, cementing the Gunners as the tournament's most successful team.
When did Arsenal secure their first and most recent FA Cup victories?
The club claimed its inaugural trophy in 1930 under manager Herbert Chapman, launching a legacy of knockout dominance that has lasted over nine decades. Their latest success arrived in 2020, proving that their ability to win the oldest national cup remains potent well into the modern era.
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