1970 FA Cup Final vs Newcastle United
The oldest football competition in the world.
The 1970 FA Cup Final was a match between Manchester City and Newcastle United. The FA Cup is a knockout competition in English football, the oldest existing football competition in the world, having commenced in the 1871–72 season.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- FA Cup Final
- Date
- April 1970
- Venue
- Wembley Stadium, London
- Opponent
- Newcastle United
- Result
- Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle United (after extra time)
- Key scorers
- Francis Lee, Neil Young
- Significance
- First major trophy since 1956
Lore & Background
The FA Cup final has traditionally been regarded as the showpiece finale of the English football season. The 1970 final was played at the original Wembley Stadium, which was used from 1923 until the stadium closed in 2000.
Reader's Guide
The FA Cup is open to all clubs in the top 10 levels of the English football league system, provided a club's home stadium meets certain requirements. The competition culminates at the end of the league season, usually in May.
Did You Know?
- Until 1999, a draw in the final would result in the match being replayed at a later date.
- As of 2026, 45 clubs have won the FA Cup.
- Only one surviving club, Blackburn Rovers, have won the cup in three consecutive years.
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