2 Charity Shields
Everton's eighth Charity Shield triumph, sealed by Wayne Clarke's first-half strike at Wembley.
Everton won the 1987 FA Charity Shield, their eighth Charity Shield title, with a 1-0 victory over Coventry City at Wembley Stadium on 1 August 1987.
Quick Facts
- Total wins
- 2
- Trophy type
- Season Opener; Charity Match
- Status
- Retired Honours
Lore & Background
The 1987 FA Charity Shield was the 65th edition of the event. Everton qualified as 1986–87 Football League champions, while Coventry City qualified by winning the 1987 FA Cup Final. This was Everton's fourth successive appearance in the Charity Shield and their tenth overall. Coventry City were making their debut in the competition. The match was played in front of 88,000 spectators in sunny conditions and was refereed by Ray Lewis. The only goal came just before half-time, when Trevor Steven delivered a pass into the centre over Trevor Peake, and Wayne Clarke struck the ball into the roof of the net to give Everton a 1-0 lead. The match ended 1-0 to Everton.
Reader's Guide
Everton's 1987 Charity Shield win was their eighth time winning the Shield. The match was played at Wembley Stadium. Everton's manager Howard Kendall had left the club during the off-season to take over at Athletic Bilbao, and was replaced by Colin Harvey. Everton were without first-choice goalkeeper Neville Southall due to a knee operation; Bobby Mimms started in his place. Coventry City's side included David Speedie, who had signed from Chelsea for £750,000 the previous month.
Did You Know?
- The match was shown live on ITV.
- Coventry City's allocation of tickets was higher than the 25,000 they received for the FA Cup Final, with estimates of their support ranging from 35,000 to 50,000.
- Everton's full-back Stevens became ill with a virus on the morning of the match and was replaced by Adrian Heath.
- The fixture was brought forward by one week to allow the Football League Centenary match to be hosted at Wembley.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Charity Shields has Everton won?
The Toffees have officially secured this prestigious opener trophy on two separate occasions in their history. These victories stand as key markers of the club's dominance during specific eras.
When did Everton claim these historic titles?
Their first victory came in 1963, followed by a second triumph shared with Liverpool in the 1984–85 season. Both wins occurred when the team was competing at the very top of English football.
What does winning this match signify for Everton?
This competition traditionally pits the league champions against the FA Cup winners to crown the best team in England. For Everton, holding this trophy proved they ruled both major competitions simultaneously at those times.
Who did Everton defeat or share the win with?
In 1963, they defeated Manchester United, while the later victory was a shared title due to a draw result. These results confirmed Everton's status among England's elite during those campaigns.
Is this honour still listed under the same name today?
The competition is now known as the FA Community Shield, though it remains a season opener for English football. Everton's two wins remain part of their retired honours list alongside other major trophies.
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