Most FA Cup Finals Reached
Aston Villa's 2015 FA Cup journey ended in a 4–0 defeat to Arsenal at Wembley.
The 2015 FA Cup final was an association football match played between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium, London, on 30 May 2015. It was the 134th final of the Football Association Challenge Cup (FA Cup).
- Total Finals Reached
- 11
- First Final Appearance
- 1887
Lore & Background
Aston Villa reached the final for the first time since 2000. They secured victories over Blackpool, Bournemouth, Leicester City, West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool in the rounds before the final. Arsenal won the match 4–0, with goals from Theo Walcott, Alexis Sánchez, Per Mertesacker, and Olivier Giroud.
In Their Own Story
The rain slicked the grass at the old stadium as the referee prepared to blow the whistle for kick-off in 1887. The claret shirts stood out against the grey sky, the players tightening their laces with nervous anticipation. They knew this moment mattered more than any league match. As the ball was struck, a roar erupted from the terraces that seemed to shake the ground beneath them.
Reader's Guide
Aston Villa's route to the final: third round – 1–0 home win over Blackpool; fourth round – 2–1 home win over Bournemouth; fifth round – 2–1 home win over Leicester City; sixth round – 2–0 home win over West Bromwich Albion; semi-final – 2–1 win over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium.
Did You Know?
- Aston Villa's most recent FA Cup final before 2015 was a 1–0 defeat to Chelsea in 2000.
- Aston Villa had won seven FA Cup finals before 2015, most recently in 1957 with a 2–1 win over Manchester United.
- The 2015 FA Cup final was Aston Villa's eleventh final appearance.
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