1993 FA Cup final

Definition The 1993 FA Cup final was the concluding match of the 1992–93 FA Cup, England's primary knockout football competition. It featured a historic victory by Arsenal against Sheffield Wednesday.

Overview The 1993 FA Cup final took place on May 15, 1993, at Wembley Stadium in London. It marked the 112th final of the Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup. Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday contested the match, which ended in a 1–1 draw after extra time. This result necessitated a replay, which was held six days later on May 20, 1993, also at Wembley Stadium. Arsenal won the replay 2–1, securing their sixth FA Cup title.

The final is remembered for its dramatic moments, including two late goals in regular time—Ian Wright scored for Arsenal in the 22nd minute, and John Sheridan equalized for Sheffield Wednesday in the 89th minute. In the replay, Steve Morrow scored the winning goal for Arsenal, though he suffered a serious injury in a collision immediately after scoring.

Etymology/Origin The term "1993 FA Cup final" derives from the year (1993) in which the final match occurred and the "FA Cup," an abbreviation of the Football Association Challenge Cup, established in 1871 as the oldest football competition in the world. The naming convention follows the standard format used to identify individual editions of the tournament by year.

Characteristics

Competition: FA Cup (1992–93 season)
Teams: Arsenal FC vs. Sheffield Wednesday FC
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Date (original): May 15, 1993
Result (original): 1–1 (after extra time)
Replay date: May 20, 1993
Result (replay): Arsenal 2–1 Sheffield Wednesday
Winning manager: George Graham (Arsenal)
Notable players: Ian Wright, Paul Merson, Nigel Winterburn (Arsenal); Chris Waddle, John Sheridan (Sheffield Wednesday)
Attendance (original final): Approximately 78,958

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