1951 FA Cup

Newcastle United's 1951 FA Cup triumph was part of a golden era of cup success.

Newcastle United won the FA Cup in 1951, beating Blackpool in the final.

Quick Facts

Final result: Newcastle United 2–0 Blackpool
Manager: Committee-led (de facto manager: chairman Stan Seymour)

Lore & Background

The club's most successful period was between 1904 and 1910, when they won an FA Cup and three of their four League titles. More recently, the club were League or FA Cup runners-up on four occasions in the 1990s. In 1951, Newcastle won the FA Cup, one of three FA Cup victories in five years during the 1950s.

Reader's Guide

It states that during the 1950s, Newcastle won the FA Cup three times in five years, beating Blackpool in 1951, Arsenal in 1952 and Manchester City in 1955. No further details about the management for the 1951 final are provided.