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Who are the FA Cup favourites?
Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool head the frontrunners to win the 2026/27 FA Cup, alongside fellow traditional heavyweights Manchester United and Chelsea.
As the tournament progresses through the early rounds ahead of the Premier League and Championship clubs entering at the third-round stage in January, the top flight giants naturally command the leading positions in the tournament.
Who won the FA Cup 2026?
Manchester City won the 2025–26 FA Cup, defeating Chelsea 1–0 in the final at Wembley Stadium on May 16, 2026.
The decisive moment came in the 72nd minute when Antoine Semenyo scored with a brilliant flick to secure the trophy and the domestic cup double for Manchester City.
Can a Championship team win the FA Cup?
It is rare but not impossible. Southampton, currently in the Championship, have beaten Fulham and Arsenal to reach the semi-finals. The last team from outside the top flight to win the FA Cup was West Ham in 1980. Leeds are also in the Championship and could face a fellow second-tier side in the final if both progress.
What does the FA Cup winner get?
The winners receive a place in the UEFA Europa League. The winning club also collects approximately £2.12 million in prize money. Semi-final winners receive £1.06 million and losing semi-finalists take home £530,000.
How does the FA Cup format work?
The FA Cup is a straight knockout competition with no replays. If a match is level after 90 minutes, it goes to extra time and then penalties. There are no away goals rules. The semi-finals and final are played at Wembley as neutral venue fixtures.
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