1976 FA Cup Final

1976 FA Cup Final

The 1976 FA Cup Final took place on 1 May 1976 at Wembley Stadium. It was contested between Manchester United and Southampton. United had finished 3rd in the First Division that season, and were strong favourites, while unfancied Southampton had finished 6th in the Second Division. In one of the biggest shocks in the history of the final, Southampton won 1–0 through an 83rd minute goal from Bobby Stokes.

Match summary

Manchester United started stronger, and missed several early goalscoring opportunities, with Southampton goalkeeper Ian Turner making a series of impressive saves to deny Gerry Daly and Gordon Hill. Southampton in turn began to create chances; Mick Channon was put through on goal before being denied by goalkeeper Alex Stepney. As extra time loomed, Southampton's Bobby Stokes received Jim McCalliog's pass and slotted the ball past Stepney to score a late winner and with it his side's first major trophy.

Match details

footballbox
date=1976-05-01
15:00 BST
team1=Southampton
score=1 – 0
report= [http://www.fa-cupfinals.co.uk/1976.htm (Report)]
team2=Manchester United
goals1=Stokes goal|83
goals2=
stadium=Wembley, London
attendance=99,115
referee=Clive Thomas

Road to Wembley

References

*cite book |author=Tim Manns |title=Tie a Yellow Ribbon: How the Saints Won the Cup |publisher=Hagiology |year=2006 |isbn=0-9534474-6-4

External links

* [http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=258943 Game facts] at soccerbase.com


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