Played April 29 1939 at Wembley Stadium, Attendance 99,370, Referee T Thompson
Portsmouth Team
George Walker, Lew Morgan, Bill Rochford, Jimmy Guthrie (Captain), Tommy Rowe, Guy Wharton, Fred Worrall, Jimmy McAlinden, Jock Anderson (Scored), Bert Barlow (Scored 2), Cliff Parker (Scored)
Wolverhampton Wanderers Team
Robert Scott, Billy Morris, Jack Taylor, Tom Galley, Stan Cullis (Captain), Joe Gardiner, Stan Burton, Alex McIntosh, Dennis Westcott, Dickie Dorsett (Scored), Teddy Maguire
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
Manchester United 3 Crystal Palace 3 (after extra time)
Played May 12 1990, Attendance 80,000, Referee A Gunn
Manchester United Team
Jim Leighton, Paul Ince, Lee Martin, Steve Bruce, Mike Phelan, Gary Pallister, Bryan Robson (Captain) (Scored), Neil Webb, Brian McClair, Mark Hughes (Scored 2), Danny Wallace
Substitute Clayton Blackmore replaced Lee Martin in the 88th minute
Substitute Mark Robins replaced Gary Pallister in the 93rd minute
Crystal Palace Team
Nigel Martyn, John Pemberton, Richard Shaw, Andy Gray, Gary O’Reilly (Scored), Andy Thorn, Phil Barber, Geoff Thomas (Captain), Mark Bright, John Salako, Alan Pardew
Substitute Ian Wright (Scored 2) replaced Phil Barber in the 69th minute
Substitute David Madden replaced Andy Gray in the 117th minute
1990 FA Cup Final Replay Result
Manchester United 1 Crystal Palace 0
Replay Played May 17 1990, Attendance 80,000, Referee A Gunn
Manchester United Team
Les Sealey, Paul Ince, Lee Martin (Scored), Steve Bruce, Mike Phelan, Gary Pallister, Bryan Robson (Captain), Neil Webb, Brian McClair, Mark Hughes, Danny Wallace
Unused substitutes Mark Robins, Clayton Blackmore
Crystal Palace Team
Nigel Martyn, John Pemberton, Richard Shaw, Andy Gray, Gary O’Reilly, Andy Thorn, Phil Barber, Geoff Thomas (Captain), Mark Bright, John Salako, Alan Pardew
Substitute Ian Wright replaced Phil Barber in the 64th minute
Substitute David Madden replaced John Salako in the 79th minute
Played May 3 1952 at Wembley Stadium, Attendance 100,000, Referee A Ellis
Newcastle United Team
Ronnie Simpson, Bobby Cowell, Alf McMichael, Joe Harvey (Captain), Frank Brennan, Eduardo “Ted” Robledo, Tommy Walker, Billy Foulkes, Jackie Milburn, Jorge “George” Robledo (Scored), Bobby Mitchell
Arsenal Team
George Swindin, Walley Barnes, Lionel Smith, Alex Forbes, Ray Daniel, Joe Mercer (Captain), Freddie Cox, Jimmy Logie, Cliff Holton, Doug Lishman, Don Roper
Played May 20 2000, Attendance 78,217, Referee G Poll
Chelsea Team
Ed de Goey, Mario Melchiot, Marcel Desailly, Frank Lebouef, Celestine Babayaro, Roberto di Matteo (Scored), Dennis Wise (Captain), Didier Deschamps, Gustavo Poyet, George Weah, Gianfranco Zola
Substitute Tore Andre Flo replaced George Weah in the 87th minute
Substitute Jody Morris replaced Gianfranco Zola in the 90th minute
Unused substitutes Carlo Cudicini, John Terry, Jon Harley
Aston Villa Team
David James, Ugo Ehiogu, Gareth Southgate (Captain), Gareth Barry, Mark Delaney, Ian Taylor, George Boateng, Paul Merson, Alan Wright, Dion Dublin, Benito Carbone
Substitute Steve Stone replaced Ian Taylor in the 79th minute
Substitute Julian Joachim replaced Benito Carbone in the 79th minute
Substitute Lee Hendrie replaced Alan Wright in the 88th minute
Unused substitutes Peter Enckelman, J Lloyd Samuel
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 May 18 1985, Attendance 100,000, Referee P Willis
Manchester United Team
Gary Bailey, John Gidman, Arthur Albiston, Norman Whiteside (Scored), Paul McGrath, Kevin Moran, Bryan Robson (Captain), Gordon Strachan, Mark Hughes, Frank Stapleton, Jesper Olsen
Substitute Mike Duxbury replaced Arthur Albiston in the 91st minute
(Kevin Moran sent off in the 77th minute)
Everton Team
Neville Southall, Gary M Stevens, Pat Van den Hauwe, Kevin Ratcliffe (Captain), Derek Mountfield, Peter Reid, Trevor Steven, Graeme Sharp, Andy Gray, Paul Bracewell, Kevin Sheedy
