FA Cup Wins
The Gunners hold the record with fourteen victories, more than any other club.
The FA Cup is the world's oldest national football competition, and for Arsenal Football Club, it is the crown jewel of their domestic trophy cabinet. Supporters affectionately call it 'The Cup,' a historic tournament that has hosted some of the club's most defining moments, from early 20th-century triumphs to modern-day celebrations at Wembley Stadium. Arsenal holds the record for the most FA Cup victories in history, showing their enduring success across different eras of English football. Wining this silverware has often been a lifeline during difficult league campaigns or the culmination of dominant seasons, keeping the club ranked as one of England's most decorated institutions.
Quick Facts
- Total wins
- 14
- First victory
- 1930
- Most recent victory
- 2020
- Record holder status
- All-time record holders
- Notable achievement
- Two 'Double' seasons (League and Cup)
- Final appearances
- Over 20
- Runner-up finishes
- 7
- Consecutive final appearances
- 5 (2014-2018)
Lore & Background
Arsenal's relationship with the FA Cup began in earnest during the Herbert Chapman era. The club secured their first title in 1930, defeating Huddersfield Town to lift the trophy at Wembley Stadium (the original). This victory marked a turning point, establishing Arsenal as a major force in English football and setting the template for future success under Chapman's visionary leadership. The decades that followed saw periods of drought interspersed with glorious victories.
The 1970s brought renewed glory with wins in 1971, completing the historic League and Cup Double under Bertie Mee, and again in 1979. That 1979 final against Manchester United is legendary for Alan Sunderland's late winner, a moment etched into the memories of generations of fans. In the modern era, Arsène Wenger transformed the club's FA Cup legacy. Under his management, Arsenal won seven times, including an unprecedented three consecutive finals in 2014, 2015, and 2017.
The 2014 final against Hull City is particularly remembered for a dramatic comeback and Aaron Ramsey's iconic celebration, which reignited the club's trophy-winning culture after nearly a decade of drought.
Reader's Guide
The FA Cup serves as English football's most prestigious knockout tournament and Arsenal's single greatest source of glory. With a record-breaking fourteen victories, the Gunners have lifted the silverware more often than any other club in history, leaving rivals Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur trailing behind. The journey began in 1930 under the visionary Herbert Chapman, who guided the team to their first triumph at the original Wembley Stadium. This victory ignited a legacy that would see Arsenal become synonymous with cup success: from the historic Double in 1971 and the dramatic 'Five Minutes to Glory' win in 1979, to Arsène Wenger's modern dynasty that produced seven titles—including three finals won between 2014 and 2017. Each final has added a unique chapter to this storied history, from Alan Sunderland's last-minute heroics to Aaron Ramsey's iconic leap of joy.
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