FA Cup Final 2025
Wembley, Saturday 17th May, 16:30 KO

 

The 2025 FA Cup Final is set to take place on Saturday, May 17, at 4:30 PM BST at Wembley Stadium, featuring Crystal Palace against Manchester City.

Crystal Palace return to the FA Cup Final for the third time, having previously reached the final in 1990 and 2016, both times ending in defeat to Manchester United. Under manager Oliver Glasner, the Eagles have displayed remarkable form, conceding just one goal throughout their FA Cup campaign and scoring exactly three goals in each of their fifth round, quarter-final, and semi-final victories.

In the semi-final, Palace secured a commanding 3-0 win over Aston Villa, with standout performances from Eberechi Eze and Ismaïla Sarr. Glasner has emphasized that his team feels no burden heading into the final, highlighting their unity and resilience.

Manchester City aim to secure their 8th FA Cup title, having reached the final after a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals, with goals from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol. Despite not meeting their usual standards this season, City see the FA Cup as an opportunity to end the campaign on a high note. Star striker Erling Haaland described the season as “boring” and “horrific” but remains hopeful for FA Cup success.

This final also marks the beginning of Kevin De Bruyne’s farewell to Manchester City, adding emotional significance to the match.

Recent encounters between Palace and City have been high-scoring affairs, with a total of eleven goals across their last two Premier League meetings. Palace has managed to score two goals in five of their last six matches against City but has not secured a win in those games. The final promises to be an exciting contest, with Palace’s disciplined defence and City’s attacking prowess on display.