FA Cup: Facts and History
Attendance Records
The highest attendance ever recorded for an FA Cup semi-final was 88,141 when Everton defeated Manchester United in a penalty shootout on April 19, 2009. This match was the fourth semi-final to be held at the new Wembley Stadium.
Winners and Records
As of 2023, 44 different clubs have won the FA Cup. Arsenal holds the record for the most victories, with 14 triumphs. Notably, there have been ten instances where a team has won the cup in two or more consecutive years.
Notable Matches
The 1972 FA Cup final was the first time a penalty shootout was used to determine the outcome. In 1989, 96 people tragically died in a crush during the semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough Stadium.
In 2011-12, a record 763 clubs competed in the tournament. The FA Cup consists of 12 randomly drawn rounds, followed by the semi-finals and the final.
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