FA Cup (2009)

Lampard's winner against Everton for Chelsea's fifth FA Cup.

Chelsea won the 2008–09 FA Cup, beating Everton 2–1 in the final at Wembley on 30 May 2009 for their fifth FA Cup.

Quick Facts

Final: 30 May 2009, Wembley
Score: Chelsea 2–1 Everton
Scorers: Drogba, Lampard

Lore & Background

Chelsea had previously won the cup in 1970, 1997, 2000 and 2007; Everton five times. Chelsea beat Arsenal 2–1 in the semi-final, while Everton beat Manchester United on penalties. The two clubs had drawn 0–0 in both league meetings that season.

Reader's Guide

It was the third FA Cup final at the rebuilt Wembley. Each club was allocated 25,109 tickets.

Louis Saha put Everton ahead after just 25 seconds, the second-fastest goal in an FA Cup final. Didier Drogba equalised in the 21st minute and Frank Lampard scored the winner with 19 minutes left.

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