1969 FA Cup Final vs Leicester City
Leicester City's 1969 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City.
The 1969 FA Cup Final was played on May 3, 1969, between Manchester City and Leicester City. Leicester City lost 1–0 to Manchester City.
- Competition
- FA Cup Final
- Date
- May 3, 1969
- Venue
- Wembley Stadium, London
- Opponent
- Leicester City
- Result
- Manchester City 1 - 0 Leicester City
- Winning Goal Scorer
- Francis Lee
Lore & Background
Leicester City reached the FA Cup final in 1969 under manager Frank O'Farrell, but were defeated 1–0 by Manchester City.
In Their Own Story
The rain had barely ceased at Wembley, leaving the turf a treacherous, slick canvas under a bruised grey sky. As the whistle pierced the damp air, the roar became physical—a singular, electric focus for the Blue Army: end the drought.
Reader's Guide
The match took place at Wembley Stadium. Leicester City's appearance in the 1969 FA Cup final came after they had been relegated from the First Division earlier that season.
Did You Know?
- Leicester City lost the 1969 FA Cup final 1–0 to Manchester City.
- The 1969 FA Cup Final was played on May 3, 1969.
- Leicester City reached the FA Cup final in 1969 despite being relegated from the First Division that season.
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