1996 FA Cup Final vs Liverpool
The oldest existing football competition in the world.
The 1996 FA Cup Final was the 115th edition of the FA Cup, the oldest existing football competition in the world, having commenced in the 1871–72 season. The match was played at the original Wembley Stadium in London.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- FA Cup Final
- Date
- May 18, 1996
- Venue
- Wembley Stadium, London
Lore & Background
Manchester United won the FA Cup in 1996. The club had previously won the cup in 1994 and 1990. The final was held at Wembley Stadium, which was used from 1923 until the stadium closed in 2000.
Reader's Guide
The FA Cup is a knockout competition open to all clubs in the top 10 levels of the English football league system. The final is traditionally regarded as the showpiece finale of the English football season, usually held in May.
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