FA Cup 1964
West Ham United's first FA Cup triumph, sealed by Ronnie Boyce's late winner.
The 1964 FA Cup final was the 83rd final of the FA Cup, played on 2 May 1964 at Wembley Stadium between West Ham United and Preston North End.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- Manchester United
- Score
- West Ham United 3–2 Manchester United
- Venue
- Wembley Stadium, London
- Manager
- Ron Greenwood
- Captain
- Bobby Moore
- Significance
- West Ham's first major trophy in club history
Lore & Background
West Ham United, captained by Bobby Moore and managed by Ron Greenwood, won the match 3–2 to win the FA Cup for the first time. Second Division Preston led twice through Doug Holden and Alex Dawson, with John Sissons and Geoff Hurst equalising for West Ham. Ronnie Boyce scored the winner in the 90th minute.
Reader's Guide
The match featured Preston's Howard Kendall, who became the youngest player to play in a Wembley FA Cup Final at age 17 years and 345 days. He held this record until Paul Allen played in the 1980 final for West Ham at age 17 years and 256 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1964 FA Cup Final and what was the score?
West Ham United beat Manchester United 3-2 at Wembley Stadium in late May 1964 to claim the trophy.
Why is the 1964 FA Cup win considered West Ham's defining moment?
It was the club's first major trophy after nearly seven decades of existence, proving that an East London outfit could stand atop English football.
Where was the 1964 FA Cup Final played?
The match took place at Wembley Stadium in London on a late May afternoon.
What made the 1964 West Ham team so memorable to fans?
The squad was largely made up of working-class players from the Thames Estuary area, and their gritty, fearless style of play became a defining part of the club's identity.
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