Played May 4 1957 at Wembley Stadium, Attendance 100,000, Referee F Coultas
Aston Villa Team
Nigel Sims, Stan Lynn, Peter Aldis, Stan Crowther, Jimmy Dugdale, Pat Saward, Les Smith, Jackie Sewell, Bill Myerscough, Johnny Dixon (Captain), Peter McParland (Scored 2)
Manchester United Team
Ray Wood, Bill Foulkes, Roger Byrne (Captain), Eddie Colman, Jackie Blanchflower, Duncan Edwards, John Berry, Liam Whelan, Tommy Taylor (Scored), (Sir) Bobby Charlton, David Pegg
Played May 10 1980, Attendance 100,000, Referee G Courtney
West Ham United Team
Phil Parkes, Ray Stewart, Frank Lampard, Billy Bonds, Alvin Martin, Alan Devonshire, Paul Allen, Stuart Pearson, David Cross, Trevor Brooking (Scored), Geoff Pike
Unused substitute Paul Brush
Arsenal Team
Pat Jennings, Pat Rice (Captain), John Devine, Brian Talbot, David O’Leary, Willie Young, Liam Brady, Alan Sunderland, Frank Stapleton, David Price, Graham Rix
Substitute Sammy Nelson replaced John Devine in the 61st minute
Played May 30 2015 at Wembley Stadium, Attendance 89,283, Referee Jonathan Moss
Arsenal Team
W Szczesny, P Mertesacker (Scored), L Koscielny, N Monreal, H Bellerin, M Ozil, A Ramsey, S Cazorla, F Coquelin, T Walcott (Scored), A Sanchez (Scored)
Substitute J Wilshere replaced M Ozil after 77 minutes
Substitute O Giroud (Scored) replaced T Walcott after 77 minutes
Substitute A Oxlade-Chamberlain replaced A Sanchez after 89 minutes
Unused substitutes D Ospina, K Gibbs, Gabriel Paulista, M Flamini
Aston Villa Team
S Given, R Vlaar, J Okore, K Richardson, A Hutton, T Cleverley, A Westwood, F Delph, C N’Zogbia, J Grealish, C Benteke
Substitute G Agbonlahor replaced C N’Zogbia after 53 minutes
Substitute L Bacuna replaced K Richardson after 68 minutes
Substitute C Sanchez replaced A Westwood after 71 minutes
Unused substitutes B Guzan, N Baker, S Sinclair, J Cole
Played May 5 1973 at Wembley Stadium, Attendance 100,000, Referee K Burns
Sunderland Team
Jim Montgomery, Dick Malone, Ron Guthrie, Mick Horswill, Dave Watson, Richie Pitt, Bobby Kerr (Captain), Billy Hughes, Vic Halom, Ian Porterfield (Scored), Dennis Tueart
Unused substitute David Young
Leeds United Team
David Harvey, Paul Reaney, Trevor Cherry, Billy Bremner (Captain), Paul Madeley, Norman Hunter, Peter Lorimer, Allan Clarke, Mick Jones, Johnny Giles, Eddie Gray
Substitute Terry Yorath, replaced Eddie Gray in the 75th minute
The 1968 European Cup semi-final held on Wednesday, May 15, 1968, featured a historic clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United. This match is remembered not only for its competitive spirit but also for the rich heritage of both clubs, setting the stage for football excellence.
Collectors’ Item: The Official Programme
This official football programme from the iconic semi-final is a treasured piece for football enthusiasts. It documents the pre-match excitement, player insights, and pivotal moments that led to Manchester United’s remarkable victory over the Spanish giants.
Significance in Football History
As an essential relic, the 1968 European Cup semi-final programme symbolizes a defining moment in European football. Collectors and fans of both teams value this piece for its historical significance, making it a must-have for dedicated supporters.
Played April 26 1969 at Wembley Stadium, Attendance 100,000, Referee G McCabe
Manchester City Team
All-English team
Harry Dowd, Tony Book (Captain), Glyn Pardoe, Mike Doyle, Tommy Booth, Alan Oakes, Mike Summerbee, Colin Bell, Francis Lee, Neil Young (Scored), Tony Coleman
Unused substitute Dave Connor
Leicester City Team
Peter Shilton, Peter Rodrigues, David Nish (Captain), Bobby Roberts, Alan Woollett, Graham Cross, Rodney Fern, David Gibson, Andy Lochhead, Allan Clarke, Len Glover
Substitute Malcolm Manley replaced Len Glover in the 70th minute
