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Semi success: 1909-90
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Sunday's Wembley summit with Everton is United's 26th FA Cup semi-final tie - a competition record. Here's a reminder of the Reds' victories at this stage from 1909 to 1990...
1908/09 United 1 Newcastle Utd 0, Bramall Lane, 27.03.09
Ernest Mangnall’s charges see off Newcastle – one eye on wresting the title from the Reds' grasp – through Harold Halse’s goal. United go on to beat Bristol City 1-0 at Crystal Palace. Finishing 13th in the league is evidently lucky – as it was for Sir Alex in 1990, when he won his first trophy.
1947/48 United 3 Derby County 1, Hillsborough, 13.03.48
It’s Rams to the slaughter in United's first semi-final for 22 years – a campaign that will end with Sir Matt’s first trophy. Salford lad – and Morrissey look-alike – Stan Pearson’s hat-trick books the club’s second Cup final appearance and a first at Wembley.
1956/57 United 2 Birmingham City 0, Hillsborough, 23.03.57
The Busby Babes in their pomp are just too cute for the mid-table Midlanders. Goals from Johnny Berry and Bobby Charlton, still six months short of his 20th birthday, have the tie won within the opening 13 minutes.
1957/58 United 2 Fulham 2, Villa Park, 22.03.58; United 5 Fulham 3 (Replay), Highbury, 26.03.58
With Munich tears barely dried, United dig deep. Bobby Charlton, back for the quarter-final win over West Brom, spares the Reds' blushes with a late equaliser at Villa Park. In the replay, a hat-trick from 18-year-old rookie Alex Dawson ensures a Wembley send-off for the Babes. And, fittingly, Charlton has the last word with the fifth.United lose in the final, though – 2-0 to Bolton.
1962/63 United 1 Southampton 0, Villa Park, 27.04.63
Denis Law ends his first season as a Red with 29 goals, sending United to Wembley with the only goal of a dour affair against Second Division Saints. At Wembley, Busby’s five-year, post-Munich plan is realised when his relegation-threatened side upset the form-book, larruping Leicester City.
1975/76 United 2 Derby County 0, Hillsborough, 03.04.76
Gordon Hill's brace books a first Cup final berth since '63 with boss Tommy Docherty quipping: “This is the first final to be played at Hillsborough. The other semi is a bit of a joke.” It's no joke when favourites United lose the final to Southampton...
1976/77 United 2 Leeds United 1, Hillsborough, 23.04.77
The Reds roar into a 2-0 lead through Jimmy Greenhoff and a Steve Coppell pile-driver. One-dimensional Leeds, resorting largely to hoofed balls up to Joe Jordan, pull one back through Allan Clarke’s penalty but the Reds still avenge the 'semi defeats in '65 and '70.
1978/79 United 2 Liverpool 2, Maine Road, 31.03.79; United 1 Liverpool 0 (Replay), Goodison Park, 04.04.79
Mid-table league form (the Reds finish ninth) is offset by a good Cup run, with Brian Greenhoff and Joe Jordan looking to have the tie won before Alan Hansen’s late equaliser forces a replay. United win the second game at Goodison 1-0 when Brian’s brother Jimmy stoops to conquer late on.
1982/83 United 2 Arsenal 1, Villa Park, 16.04.83
A double of sorts as the Gunners are seen off in both the League and FA Cup semis. In the latter, the Reds recover from Tony Woodcock’s opener (the first goal conceded in the Cup campaign) to win through with a goal from Bryan Robson and Norman Whiteside’s terrific volley. Big Norm later becomes the youngest player to score in a final at 18 years and 19 days old.
1984/85 United 2 Liverpool 2, Goodison Park, 13.04.85;
United 2 Liverpool 1 (Replay) Maine Road, 17.04.85;
When Paul McGrath’s misjudged header flashes past Gary Bailey for an agonising own-goal in the replay, United are left needing something special after the break – and boy, does Bryan Robson find it. Starting his charge a yard inside Liverpool’s half, he keeps going and going, before thrashing the ball past Bruce Grobbelaar. Mark Hughes’ equally emphatic strike makes it two finals in three seasons.
1989/90 United 3 Oldham Athletic 3, Maine Road, 08.04.90;
United 2 Oldham 1 (Replay), Maine Road, 11.04.90
You have to feel a tad sorry for Oldham, especially when one of their own clambers off the bench – Mark Robins, come on down – to send the Reds to Wembley with an extra-time replay winner following a dramatically drawn first meeting. A few weeks later, Sir Alex Ferguson becomes only the second man to manage a winning side in Cup finals north and south of the border; the silver service starts here…
Semi-final wins: 1909-90
1908/09: United 1 Newcastle 0
1947/48: United 3 Derby 1
1956/57: United 2 Birmingham 0
1957/58: United 5 Fulham 3*
1975/76: United 2 Derby 0
1976/77: United 2 Leeds 1
1978/79: United 1 Liverpool 0*
1982/83: United 2 Arsenal 1
1984/85: United 2 Liverpool 1*
1989/90: United 2 Oldham 1*
Defeats
1925/26: United 0 Man City 3
1948/49: United 0 Wolves 1*
1961/62: United 1 Spurs 3
1963/64: United 1 West Ham 3
1964/65: United 0 Leeds 1
1965/66: United 0 Everton 1
1969/70: United 0 Leeds 1*
*Replay scorelines
Semi success: 1909-90
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Sunday's Wembley summit with Everton is United's 26th FA Cup semi-final tie - a competition record. Here's a reminder of the Reds' victories at this stage from 1909 to 1990...
1908/09 United 1 Newcastle Utd 0, Bramall Lane, 27.03.09
Ernest Mangnall’s charges see off Newcastle – one eye on wresting the title from the Reds' grasp – through Harold Halse’s goal. United go on to beat Bristol City 1-0 at Crystal Palace. Finishing 13th in the league is evidently lucky – as it was for Sir Alex in 1990, when he won his first trophy.
1947/48 United 3 Derby County 1, Hillsborough, 13.03.48
It’s Rams to the slaughter in United's first semi-final for 22 years – a campaign that will end with Sir Matt’s first trophy. Salford lad – and Morrissey look-alike – Stan Pearson’s hat-trick books the club’s second Cup final appearance and a first at Wembley.
1956/57 United 2 Birmingham City 0, Hillsborough, 23.03.57
The Busby Babes in their pomp are just too cute for the mid-table Midlanders. Goals from Johnny Berry and Bobby Charlton, still six months short of his 20th birthday, have the tie won within the opening 13 minutes.
1957/58 United 2 Fulham 2, Villa Park, 22.03.58; United 5 Fulham 3 (Replay), Highbury, 26.03.58
With Munich tears barely dried, United dig deep. Bobby Charlton, back for the quarter-final win over West Brom, spares the Reds' blushes with a late equaliser at Villa Park. In the replay, a hat-trick from 18-year-old rookie Alex Dawson ensures a Wembley send-off for the Babes. And, fittingly, Charlton has the last word with the fifth.United lose in the final, though – 2-0 to Bolton.
1962/63 United 1 Southampton 0, Villa Park, 27.04.63
Denis Law ends his first season as a Red with 29 goals, sending United to Wembley with the only goal of a dour affair against Second Division Saints. At Wembley, Busby’s five-year, post-Munich plan is realised when his relegation-threatened side upset the form-book, larruping Leicester City.
1975/76 United 2 Derby County 0, Hillsborough, 03.04.76
Gordon Hill's brace books a first Cup final berth since '63 with boss Tommy Docherty quipping: “This is the first final to be played at Hillsborough. The other semi is a bit of a joke.” It's no joke when favourites United lose the final to Southampton...
1976/77 United 2 Leeds United 1, Hillsborough, 23.04.77
The Reds roar into a 2-0 lead through Jimmy Greenhoff and a Steve Coppell pile-driver. One-dimensional Leeds, resorting largely to hoofed balls up to Joe Jordan, pull one back through Allan Clarke’s penalty but the Reds still avenge the 'semi defeats in '65 and '70.
1978/79 United 2 Liverpool 2, Maine Road, 31.03.79; United 1 Liverpool 0 (Replay), Goodison Park, 04.04.79
Mid-table league form (the Reds finish ninth) is offset by a good Cup run, with Brian Greenhoff and Joe Jordan looking to have the tie won before Alan Hansen’s late equaliser forces a replay. United win the second game at Goodison 1-0 when Brian’s brother Jimmy stoops to conquer late on.
1982/83 United 2 Arsenal 1, Villa Park, 16.04.83
A double of sorts as the Gunners are seen off in both the League and FA Cup semis. In the latter, the Reds recover from Tony Woodcock’s opener (the first goal conceded in the Cup campaign) to win through with a goal from Bryan Robson and Norman Whiteside’s terrific volley. Big Norm later becomes the youngest player to score in a final at 18 years and 19 days old.
1984/85 United 2 Liverpool 2, Goodison Park, 13.04.85;
United 2 Liverpool 1 (Replay) Maine Road, 17.04.85;
When Paul McGrath’s misjudged header flashes past Gary Bailey for an agonising own-goal in the replay, United are left needing something special after the break – and boy, does Bryan Robson find it. Starting his charge a yard inside Liverpool’s half, he keeps going and going, before thrashing the ball past Bruce Grobbelaar. Mark Hughes’ equally emphatic strike makes it two finals in three seasons.
1989/90 United 3 Oldham Athletic 3, Maine Road, 08.04.90;
United 2 Oldham 1 (Replay), Maine Road, 11.04.90
You have to feel a tad sorry for Oldham, especially when one of their own clambers off the bench – Mark Robins, come on down – to send the Reds to Wembley with an extra-time replay winner following a dramatically drawn first meeting. A few weeks later, Sir Alex Ferguson becomes only the second man to manage a winning side in Cup finals north and south of the border; the silver service starts here…
Semi-final wins: 1909-90
1908/09: United 1 Newcastle 0
1947/48: United 3 Derby 1
1956/57: United 2 Birmingham 0
1957/58: United 5 Fulham 3*
1975/76: United 2 Derby 0
1976/77: United 2 Leeds 1
1978/79: United 1 Liverpool 0*
1982/83: United 2 Arsenal 1
1984/85: United 2 Liverpool 1*
1989/90: United 2 Oldham 1*
Defeats
1925/26: United 0 Man City 3
1948/49: United 0 Wolves 1*
1961/62: United 1 Spurs 3
1963/64: United 1 West Ham 3
1964/65: United 0 Leeds 1
1965/66: United 0 Everton 1
1969/70: United 0 Leeds 1*
*Replay scorelines