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FA Cup 1975

West Ham United's second FA Cup triumph, sealed by Alan Taylor's double at Wembley.

The 1975 FA Cup final was the 94th final of the FA Cup. It took place on 3 May 1975 at Wembley Stadium and was contested by London clubs West Ham United and Fulham. West Ham United won 2–0, with both goals scored by Alan Taylor.

Quick Facts

Manager
John Lyall
Key scorer
Alan Taylor

Lore & Background

West Ham United had won the FA Cup once previously in 1964 when they defeated Preston North End 3–2. Fulham had never previously played in an FA Cup final. The 1975 West Ham United team remains the last all-English team to win the FA Cup.

Reader's Guide

West Ham United faced Southampton, Swindon Town, Queens Park Rangers, Arsenal, and Ipswich Town en route to the final. Fulham faced Hull City, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Carlisle United, and Birmingham City en route to the final.

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