FA Cup Victory (1956)
Manchester City's 1956 FA Cup triumph over Birmingham City at Wembley.
The 1956 FA Cup Final was the 75th staging of the Football Association Challenge Cup, won by Manchester City after a 3–1 victory over Birmingham City at Wembley Stadium.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- Birmingham City
- Final score
- 3-1
- Venue
- Wembley Stadium, London
- Competition
- FA Cup Final
- Manchester city manager
- Les McDowall
Lore & Background
Manchester City claimed the FA Cup in the 1955–56 season, defeating Birmingham City 3–1 in the final at Wembley, with goals from Joe Hayes, Jack Dyson, and Bobby Johnstone.
Reader's Guide
Matches were played at the stadium of the team named first on the date specified for each round, which was always a Saturday. If scores were level after 90 minutes had been played, a replay would take place at the stadium of the second-named team later the same week. If the replayed match was drawn further replays would be held at neutral venues until a winner was determined. If scores were level after 90 minutes had been played in a replay, a 30-minute period of extra time would be played.
Did You Know?
- New Brighton became the first club since Chelmsford City in 1938-39 to feature in nine rounds of an FA Cup tournament.
- Evenwood Town, Dunstable Town, Ely City and Yiewsley appeared in the competition proper for the first time.
- Dean Court's record attendance of 28,799 was set at a match in this tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of this historic match?
Manchester City won the game with a decisive 3-1 scoreline in front of a packed crowd.
Which manager led Manchester City to this title?
Les McDowall managed the squad during this campaign that ended their long wait for silverware.
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