The FA Cup's Rich History: A Challenge to Name Every Winner Since 1872

The FA Cup is one of the most beloved and respected cup competitions in the world, with a rich history dating back to 1872. As the third round of the competition approaches, we're challenging you to name every winner of the FA Cup since its inception. It's a daunting task, with over 140 years of history to draw upon, but one that will put your knowledge of English football to the test. The first FA Cup final was held in 1872, with Wanderers beating the Royal Engineers 1-0 in the final. Since then, the competition has grown in size and stature, with some of the biggest names in English football competing for the coveted trophy. From the early dominance of teams like Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers to the modern-day successes of Manchester United and Arsenal, the FA Cup has been won by a diverse range of teams over the years. One of the most successful teams in FA Cup history is Arsenal, who have won the competition a record 14 times. Their first win came in 1930, and they have since become one of the most dominant teams in the competition's history. Manchester United are second on the list, with 12 FA Cup wins, while Liverpool and Aston Villa have both won the competition seven times. The FA Cup has also been won by some of the smaller teams in English football, with Sunderland's 1937 win being a notable example. The Black Cats beat Preston North End 3-1 in the final, in a match that is still remembered fondly by Sunderland fans today. More recently, teams like Wimbledon and Southampton have caused upsets in the competition, beating more fancied opponents to lift the trophy. As well as the teams that have won the competition, the FA Cup has also been marked by some truly memorable matches over the years. Who can forget the 1953 final, in which Blackpool came from 3-1 down to beat Bolton Wanderers 4-3 in a match that is still referred to as the "Matthews Final"? Or the 2005 final, in which Liverpool came from 3-2 down to beat AC Milan in a penalty shootout? The FA Cup has also been marked by some notable trends and records over the years. For example, the competition has been won by teams from the north of England more often than teams from the south, with 55 wins coming from northern teams compared to 43 from southern teams. The competition has also been dominated by teams from the top tier of English football, with only a handful of teams from lower divisions winning the competition. Despite these trends, the FA Cup remains one of the most unpredictable and exciting competitions in English football. With its rich history and enduring appeal, it's a competition that continues to captivate fans around the world. So, can you name every winner of the FA Cup since 1872? It's a challenge that will test your knowledge of English football, but one that is sure to be enjoyable. Here is a list of every FA Cup winner since 1872: * 1872: Wanderers * 1873: Wanderers * 1874: Oxford University * 1875: Royal Engineers * 1876: Wanderers * 1877: Wanderers * 1878: Wanderers * 1879: Old Etonians * 1880: Clapham Rovers * 1881: Blackburn Rovers * 1882: Old Etonians * 1883: Blackburn Olympic * 1884: Blackburn Rovers * 1885: Blackburn Rovers * 1886: Blackburn Rovers * 1887: Aston Villa * 1888: West Bromwich Albion * 1889: Preston North End * 1890: Blackburn Rovers * 1891: Blackburn Rovers * 1892: West Bromwich Albion * 1893: Wolverhampton Wanderers * 1894: Notts County * 1895: Aston Villa * 1896: Sheffield Wednesday * 1897: Aston Villa * 1898: Nottingham Forest * 1899: Sheffield United * 1900: Bury * 1901: Tottenham Hotspur * 1902: Sheffield United * 1903: Bury * 1904: Manchester City * 1905: Aston Villa * 1906: Everton * 1907: Sheffield Wednesday * 1908: Wolverhampton Wanderers * 1909: Manchester United * 1910: Newcastle United * 1911: Bradford City * 1912: Barnsley * 1913: Aston Villa * 1914: Burnley * 1915: Sheffield United * 1920: Aston Villa * 1921: Tottenham Hotspur * 1922: Huddersfield Town * 1923: Bolton Wanderers * 1924: Aston Villa * 1925: Sheffield United * 1926: Bolton Wanderers * 1927: Cardiff City * 1928: Blackburn Rovers * 1929: Bolton Wanderers * 1930: Arsenal * 1931: West Bromwich Albion * 1932: Newcastle United * 1933: Everton * 1934: Manchester City * 1935: Sheffield Wednesday * 1936: Arsenal * 1937: Sunderland * 1938: Preston North End * 1939: Portsmouth * 1946: Derby County * 1947: Charlton Athletic * 1948: Manchester United * 1949: Wolverhampton Wanderers * 1950: Arsenal * 1951: Newcastle United * 1952: Newcastle United * 1953: Blackpool * 1954: West Bromwich Albion * 1955: Newcastle United * 1956: Manchester City * 1957: Aston Villa * 1958: Bolton Wanderers * 1959: Nottingham Forest * 1960: Wolverhampton Wanderers * 1961: Tottenham Hotspur * 1962: Tottenham Hotspur * 1963: Manchester United * 1964: West Ham United * 1965: Liverpool * 1966: Everton * 1967: Tottenham Hotspur * 1968: West Bromwich Albion * 1969: Manchester City * 1970: Chelsea * 1971: Arsenal * 1972: Leeds United * 1973: Sunderland * 1974: Liverpool * 1975: West Ham United * 1976: Southampton * 1977: Liverpool * 1978: Ipswich Town * 1979: Arsenal * 1980: West Ham United * 1981: Tottenham Hotspur * 1982: Tottenham Hotspur * 1983: Manchester United * 1984: Everton * 1985: Manchester United * 1986: Liverpool * 1987: Coventry City * 1988: Wimbledon * 1989: Liverpool * 1990: Manchester United * 1991: Tottenham Hotspur * 1992: Liverpool * 1993: Arsenal * 1994: Manchester United * 1995: Everton * 1996: Manchester United * 1997: Chelsea * 1998: Arsenal * 1999: Manchester United * 2000: Chelsea * 2001: Liverpool * 2002: Arsenal * 2003: Arsenal * 2004: Manchester United * 2005: Arsenal * 2006: Liverpool * 2007: Chelsea * 2008: Portsmouth * 2009: Chelsea * 2010: Chelsea * 2011: Manchester City * 2012: Liverpool * 2013: Wigan Athletic * 2014: Arsenal * 2015: Arsenal * 2016: Manchester United * 2017: Arsenal * 2018: Chelsea * 2019: Manchester City * 2020: Arsenal * 2021: Leicester City