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| title = 1973 FA Cup Final
| title = 1973 FA Cup final
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| image = Old Wembley Stadium (external view).jpg
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| event = [[1972–73 FA Cup]]
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| previous = [[1972 FA Cup final|1972]]
| next = [[1974 FA Cup Final|1974]]
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The '''1973 FA Cup Final''' was the 92nd final of the [[FA Cup]]. It took place on 5 May 1973 at [[Wembley Stadium (1923)|Wembley Stadium]] (celebrating its 45th anniversary in this year) and was contested between [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], the [[1972 FA Cup Final|previous season]]'s winners and one of the dominant teams in English football at the time, and [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]], then playing in the [[Football League Second Division|Second Division]].
The '''1973 FA Cup final''' was the 92nd final of the [[FA Cup]]. It took place on 5 May 1973 at [[Wembley Stadium (1923)|Wembley Stadium]] and was contested between [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], the [[1972 FA Cup final|previous season]]'s winners and one of the dominant teams in English football at the time, and [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]], then playing in the [[Football League Second Division|Second Division]].


In one of the biggest shocks in the history of the competition, Sunderland won 1–0 to become the first Second Division side to lift the Cup since [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]] in 1931. It remains Sunderland's only major trophy since [[World War II]]. Sunderland's team were the only FA Cup winners of the 20th century not to field any full internationals, although some of their players were capped later.
In one of the biggest shocks in the history of the competition, Sunderland won 1–0 to become the first Second Division side to lift the Cup since [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]] in [[1931 FA Cup final|1931]]. It was Sunderland's last Cup win for almost 50 years until the team won the [[2021 EFL Trophy Final|EFL Trophy in 2021]]. Sunderland's team were the only FA Cup winners of the 20th century not to field any full internationals,{{citation needed|date=August 2020}} although some of their players were capped later.


==Road to Wembley==
==Road to Wembley==
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''Home teams listed first.''
''Home teams listed first.''
'''Round 3:''' [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] 1–1 Leeds United
'''Round 3:''' [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] 1–1 Leeds United
:'''''Replay:''' Leeds United 1–1 Norwich City
:'''''Replay:''' Leeds United 1–1 Norwich City''
:'''''2nd Replay:''' Leeds United 5–0 Norwich City (at [[Villa Park]])
:'''''2nd Replay:''' Leeds United 5–0 Norwich City (at [[Villa Park]])''


'''Round 4:''' Leeds United 2–1 [[Plymouth Argyle F.C.|Plymouth Argyle]]
'''Round 4:''' Leeds United 2–1 [[Plymouth Argyle F.C.|Plymouth Argyle]]
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''Home teams listed first.''
''Home teams listed first.''
'''Round 3:''' [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] 1–1 Sunderland
'''Round 3:''' [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] 1–1 Sunderland
:'''''Replay:''' Sunderland 2–0 Notts County
:'''''Replay:''' Sunderland 2–0 Notts County''
: 
: 


'''Round 4:''' Sunderland 1–1 [[Reading F.C.|Reading]]
'''Round 4:''' Sunderland 1–1 [[Reading F.C.|Reading]]
:'''''Replay:''' Reading 1–3 Sunderland
:'''''Replay:''' Reading 1–3 Sunderland''


'''Round 5:''' [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] 2–2 Sunderland
'''Round 5:''' [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] 2–2 Sunderland
:'''''Replay:''' Sunderland 3–1 Manchester City
:'''''Replay:''' Sunderland 3–1 Manchester City''


'''Quarter-Final:''' Sunderland 2–0 [[Luton Town F.C.|Luton Town]]
'''Quarter-Final:''' Sunderland 2–0 [[Luton Town F.C.|Luton Town]]
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==Match summary==
==Match summary==
[[File:Ianporterfieldgoal.jpg|thumb|left|Ian Porterfield's goal]]
[[File:Ianporterfieldgoal.jpg|thumb|left|The only goal scored]]
[[File:Bckup260815 011.JPG|thumb|The 1973 English FA Cup match ball with the Golden Boot awarded to Ian Porterfield, Sunderland AFC]]
[[File:Bckup260815 011.JPG|thumb|The final match ball with the Golden Boot awarded to [[Ian Porterfield]] of Sunderland]]
Sunderland established their tactics immediately from the kick-off and refused to be intimidated by their more illustrious opponents, tackling fiercely and defiantly with an unremitting determination. Leeds looked anxious, lacking their usual composure. The match itself was decided by two crucial moments that would be talked about for years to come.
Sunderland established their tactics immediately from the kick-off and refused to be intimidated by their more illustrious opponents, tackling fiercely and defiantly with an unremitting determination. Leeds looked anxious, lacking their usual composure. The match itself was decided by two crucial moments that would be talked about for years to come.


After 32 minutes Sunderland took the lead when [[Vic Halom]] chested down a corner from [[Billy Hughes (footballer born 1948)|Billy Hughes]]. Assisted by [[David Watson (footballer born 1946)|Dave Watson]] between two defenders, the deflected high ball was controlled by [[Ian Porterfield]] who shot home from 12 yards. Leeds, shocked, battled back with predictable determination. Sunderland’s goalkeeper [[Jimmy Montgomery]] was outstanding, defying Leeds with a string of fine saves and preserving his team’s lead.
After 32 minutes Sunderland took the lead when [[Vic Halom]] chested down a corner from [[Billy Hughes (footballer born 1948)|Billy Hughes]]. Assisted by [[David Watson (footballer, born 1946)|Dave Watson]] between two defenders, the deflected high ball was controlled by [[Ian Porterfield]] who shot home from 12 yards. Leeds, shocked, battled back with predictable determination. Sunderland's goalkeeper [[Jimmy Montgomery]] was outstanding, defying Leeds with a string of fine saves and preserving his team's lead.


The turning point of the match came midway through the second half. Montgomery dived to palm away a close range header from Trevor Cherry. It fell into the path of Lorimer who blasted goalward from 10 yards but Montgomery managed to divert the ball on to the underside of the bar and Malone scrambled the ball clear. The save has been compared with that made by [[England national football team|England’s]] [[Gordon Banks]] in the [[1970 FIFA World Cup]] match against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19730507&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|title= Dream comes true for Sunderland|date=7 May 1973|work=Glasgow Herald (page 4)|accessdate=23 July 2013 }}</ref>
The turning point of the match came midway through the second half. Montgomery dived to palm away a close range header from Trevor Cherry. It fell into the path of Lorimer who blasted goalward from 10 yards but Montgomery managed to divert the ball on to the underside of the bar and Malone scrambled the ball clear. The save is considered one of the greatest of all time and has been compared with that made by [[England national football team|England's]] [[Gordon Banks]] in the [[1970 FIFA World Cup]] match against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2cxmQUNmrJo|title=Jim Montgomery's Save Discussed By Alan Hansen & Peter Reid |website=[[YouTube]] |date=24 July 2014 |access-date=12 February 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19730507&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|title= Dream comes true for Sunderland|date=7 May 1973|work=Glasgow Herald (page 4)|access-date=23 July 2013 }}</ref>


The North East team survived more pressure from Leeds to secure a notable upset.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://roker-roar.com/pauldays/navbar/1973.html|title= 1973 FA Cup Rune|date=|work=Roker Roar.com|accessdate=23 July 2013 }}</ref>
The North East team survived more pressure from Leeds to secure a notable upset.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://roker-roar.com/pauldays/navbar/1973.html|title= 1973 FA Cup Rune|work=Roker Roar.com|access-date=23 July 2013 }}</ref>


The 1973 showpiece is the only FA Cup final ever to be played with an orange ball.
The 1973 showpiece is the last FA Cup final to be played with an orange ball.


Sunderland's FA Cup record, "Sunderland All the Way", was recorded by comedian [[Bobby Knoxall]].<ref name="echo">{{cite news |author=Tim Booler and Jessica Forster |url=http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/Comic-legend-Bobby-Knoxall-dies.5477981.jp |title=Comic legend Bobby Knoxall dies |work=Sunderland Echo |date=2009-07-21}}</ref>
Sunderland's FA Cup record, "Sunderland All the Way", was recorded by comedian [[Bobby Knoxall]].<ref name="echo">{{cite news |author=Tim Booler and Jessica Forster |url=http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/Comic-legend-Bobby-Knoxall-dies.5477981.jp |title=Comic legend Bobby Knoxall dies |work=Sunderland Echo |date=2009-07-21 |access-date=22 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090727161637/http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/Comic-legend-Bobby-Knoxall-dies.5477981.jp |archive-date=27 July 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Match details==
==Match details==
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==External links==
==External links==
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[[File:1973facuphomecoming.jpg|thumb|left|Fans line the streets as the Sunderland team return home after winning the FA Cup]]
*[http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=258940 Game facts] at soccerbase.com
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090228215214/http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=258940 Game facts] at soccerbase.com
*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/1973/05/06/sfglee06.xml Match report in "Daily Telegraph"]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080309095814/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=%2Fsport%2F1973%2F05%2F06%2Fsfglee06.xml Match report in "Daily Telegraph"]


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Latest revision as of 22:11, 25 May 2024

For the women's event, see 1973 WFA Cup final.
1973 FA Cup final
Event1972–73 FA Cup
Leeds United Sunderland
0 1
Date5 May 1973
VenueWembley Stadium, London
RefereeKen Burns
Attendance100,000
← 1972
1974 →

The 1973 FA Cup final was the 92nd final of the FA Cup. It took place on 5 May 1973 at Wembley Stadium and was contested between Leeds United, the previous season's winners and one of the dominant teams in English football at the time, and Sunderland, then playing in the Second Division.

In one of the biggest shocks in the history of the competition, Sunderland won 1–0 to become the first Second Division side to lift the Cup since West Bromwich Albion in 1931. It was Sunderland's last Cup win for almost 50 years until the team won the EFL Trophy in 2021. Sunderland's team were the only FA Cup winners of the 20th century not to field any full internationals,[citation needed] although some of their players were capped later.

Road to Wembley

[edit]

Leeds United
Home teams listed first. Round 3: Norwich City 1–1 Leeds United

Replay: Leeds United 1–1 Norwich City
2nd Replay: Leeds United 5–0 Norwich City (at Villa Park)

Round 4: Leeds United 2–1 Plymouth Argyle

 

Round 5: Leeds United 2–0 WBA

 

Quarter-Final: Derby County 0–1 Leeds United

Semi-Final: Leeds United 1–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

(at Maine Road, Manchester)

Sunderland
Home teams listed first. Round 3: Notts County 1–1 Sunderland

Replay: Sunderland 2–0 Notts County
 

Round 4: Sunderland 1–1 Reading

Replay: Reading 1–3 Sunderland

Round 5: Manchester City 2–2 Sunderland

Replay: Sunderland 3–1 Manchester City

Quarter-Final: Sunderland 2–0 Luton Town

Semi-Final: Sunderland 2–1 Arsenal

(at Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield)

Match summary

[edit]
The only goal scored
The final match ball with the Golden Boot awarded to Ian Porterfield of Sunderland

Sunderland established their tactics immediately from the kick-off and refused to be intimidated by their more illustrious opponents, tackling fiercely and defiantly with an unremitting determination. Leeds looked anxious, lacking their usual composure. The match itself was decided by two crucial moments that would be talked about for years to come.

After 32 minutes Sunderland took the lead when Vic Halom chested down a corner from Billy Hughes. Assisted by Dave Watson between two defenders, the deflected high ball was controlled by Ian Porterfield who shot home from 12 yards. Leeds, shocked, battled back with predictable determination. Sunderland's goalkeeper Jimmy Montgomery was outstanding, defying Leeds with a string of fine saves and preserving his team's lead.

The turning point of the match came midway through the second half. Montgomery dived to palm away a close range header from Trevor Cherry. It fell into the path of Lorimer who blasted goalward from 10 yards but Montgomery managed to divert the ball on to the underside of the bar and Malone scrambled the ball clear. The save is considered one of the greatest of all time and has been compared with that made by England's Gordon Banks in the 1970 FIFA World Cup match against Brazil.[1][2]

The North East team survived more pressure from Leeds to secure a notable upset.[3]

The 1973 showpiece is the last FA Cup final to be played with an orange ball.

Sunderland's FA Cup record, "Sunderland All the Way", was recorded by comedian Bobby Knoxall.[4]

Match details

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Leeds United0–1Sunderland
(Report) Porterfield 32'
Attendance: 100,000
Leeds United
Sunderland
GK 1 Scotland David Harvey
DF 2 England Paul Reaney
DF 3 England Trevor Cherry
MF 4 Scotland Billy Bremner (c)
DF 5 England Paul Madeley
DF 6 England Norman Hunter
FW 7 Scotland Peter Lorimer
FW 8 England Allan Clarke
FW 9 England Mick Jones
MF 10 Republic of Ireland Johnny Giles
MF 11 Scotland Eddie Gray downward-facing red arrow 75'
Substitute:
MF 12 Wales Terry Yorath upward-facing green arrow 75'
Manager:
England Don Revie
GK 1 England Jimmy Montgomery
RB 2 Scotland Dick Malone
LB 3 England Ron Guthrie
CM 4 England Micky Horswill
CB 5 England David Watson
CB 6 England Richie Pitt
RCM 7 Scotland Bobby Kerr (c)
RW 8 Scotland Billy Hughes
ST 9 England Vic Halom
LCM 10 Scotland Ian Porterfield
LW 11 England Dennis Tueart
Substitute:
CB 12 England David Young
Manager:
England Bob Stokoe

Match rules

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
  • Replay if scores still level.
  • One named substitute.

References

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  1. ^ "Jim Montgomery's Save Discussed By Alan Hansen & Peter Reid". YouTube. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Dream comes true for Sunderland". Glasgow Herald (page 4). 7 May 1973. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  3. ^ "1973 FA Cup Rune". Roker Roar.com. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  4. ^ Tim Booler and Jessica Forster (21 July 2009). "Comic legend Bobby Knoxall dies". Sunderland Echo. Archived from the original on 27 July 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2009.
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