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.
Quick Facts
- 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.
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.
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