FA Cup Final Appearances: 1872 to 2026
Discover which clubs have appeared in the most FA Cup Finals since the competition began in 1871-72. See which clubs have reached the final most often, which teams have won the trophy, and how many times each club has finished as runners-up.
The FA Cup Final appearances record provides a complete statistical history of the clubs that have reached the final of England’s oldest major domestic cup competition. The first FA Cup Final was played in 1872, and the competition has produced more than 150 years of memorable finals.
Manchester United have made the most FA Cup Final appearances, with 22, followed by Arsenal with 21. Chelsea have reached the final 17 times, while Liverpool and Manchester City have each made 15 appearances following the 2026 final. The figures include both victories and defeats in the final.
FA Cup Final Appearances by Club
The table below lists the clubs that have appeared in the FA Cup Final, together with the number of final appearances, wins and runners-up finishes. It provides a useful way to compare the clubs with the longest and most successful histories in the competition.
Who Has Appeared in the Most FA Cup Finals?
Manchester United have made the most FA Cup Final appearances, reaching the final 22 times. Arsenal have appeared in 21 finals, while Chelsea have reached 17. Liverpool and Manchester City have each reached 15 FA Cup Finals following the 2026 final.
Which Club Has Won the Most FA Cup Finals?
Arsenal have won the FA Cup 14 times, the most of any club. Manchester United have won 13, while Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have each won the competition eight times. Manchester City won the 2026 FA Cup Final by beating Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley.
For the complete season-by-season record of champions, runners-up and final results, see our FA Cup Winners page.
FA Cup Final Appearances 1872-2026
The complete table below shows FA Cup Final appearances by club, including the number of finals played, wins and runners-up finishes. The figures are updated through the 2026 FA Cup Final.
| Club | Finals | Wins | Runners-Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 22 | 13 | 9 |
| Arsenal | 21 | 14 | 7 |
| Chelsea | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Liverpool | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Manchester City | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Newcastle United | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Everton | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Aston Villa | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Preston North End | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Sheffield United | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Old Etonians | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| West Ham United | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Huddersfield Town | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Leicester City | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Wanderers | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Sunderland | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Derby County | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Southampton | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Leeds United | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Oxford University | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Royal Engineers | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Nottingham Forest | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Burnley | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Cardiff City | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Blackpool | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Bury | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Barnsley | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Charlton Athletic | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Clapham Rovers | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Notts County | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Queen’s Park | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Birmingham City | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Ipswich Town | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Watford | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Old Carthusians | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Blackburn Olympic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bradford City | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Coventry City | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wimbledon | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wigan Athletic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bristol City | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Luton Town | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fulham | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Middlesbrough | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Millwall | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Stoke City | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hull City | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals | 286 | 143 | 143 |
More FA Cup Statistics and Records
Explore more of our FA Cup statistics, records and historical results:
- FA Cup Winners – every FA Cup winner from 1871-72 to 2025-26.
- FA Cup Finals – final results, winners, runners-up and statistics from every final.
- FA Cup Winning Players – players who have lifted the FA Cup.
- All-Time English Trophy Winners – compare FA Cup success with other major English trophies.
- Football Stats – explore our wider collection of football statistics and historical records.
FA Cup Final Records
The FA Cup has been contested since 1871-72 and has featured clubs from across the English football pyramid, as well as historic teams that no longer exist. The final appearance table therefore includes both modern clubs and important teams from the early history of the competition.
For a complete history of the competition, including every final result, venue, winner and runner-up, visit our FA Cup Finals page.
About the author: Ben Jardine
Ben Jardine is the managing editor of My Football Facts and has covered football since 2014. He writes across football statistics, history and current affairs, from all-time records and World Cup deep dives to live transfer-window coverage, with a focus on rigorously fact-checked, data-led analysis. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn.