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== Pre-match == |
== Pre-match == |
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The two finalists share a [[Arsenal F.C.–Chelsea F.C. rivalry|London derby rivalry]]. The final is a repeat of the [[2002 FA Cup Final|2002]] and [[2017 FA Cup Final]]s |
The two finalists share a [[Arsenal F.C.–Chelsea F.C. rivalry|London derby rivalry]]. The final is a repeat of the [[2002 FA Cup Final|2002]] and [[2017 FA Cup Final]]s, both of which Arsenal won. It is also a repeat of the [[2019 UEFA Europa League Final|previous year's UEFA Europa League Final]] which Chelsea won.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.football.london/premier-league/breaking-arsenal-chelsea-fa-cup-18625603 |title=Arsenal to face Chelsea in 2020 FA Cup final |publisher=Football London |date=2020-07-19 |accessdate=2020-07-20}}</ref> Arsenal, having won a record 13 FA Cups, entered into the Final looking to extend their winners record.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2020/07/19/manchester-united-chelsea-recap-video-highlights-fa-cup/ |title=Chelsea eases past sleepy, error-prone Manchester United |publisher=NBC Sports |date=2020-07-19 |accessdate=2020-07-20}}</ref> Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the match will be held behind closed doors with no spectators despite initial plans for a limited reopening.<ref name=bcd /><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-man-city-fans-18337779 |title=Manchester United and Man City fans could be able to attend FA Cup final at Wembley |work=Manchester Evening News |date=2020-05-31 |accessdate=2020-07-20}}</ref> |
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==Match== |
==Match== |
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Event | 2019–20 FA Cup | ||||||
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Date | 1 August 2020 | ||||||
Venue | Wembley Stadium, London | ||||||
Attendance | 0[note 1] | ||||||
The 2020 FA Cup Final, known officially as the Heads Up FA Cup Final,[1] will be the final match of the 2019–20 FA Cup and the 139th final of the FA Cup. It will be played at Wembley Stadium, London, England on 1 August 2020 due to being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[2] The match will be contested between Arsenal and Chelsea.[3] The winner will enter the group stage of the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League.[4] The match was officially named the Heads Up FA Cup Final by The Football Association as part of a campaign around mental health awareness promoted by The FA president, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge.[1] The match will be held behind closed doors.[5]
Route to the final
Arsenal
Round | Opposition | Score |
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3rd | Leeds United (H) | 1–0 |
4th | Bournemouth (A) | 2–1 |
5th | Portsmouth (A) | 2–0 |
QF | Sheffield United (A) | 2–1 |
SF | Manchester City (N) | 2–0 |
Key: (H) = Home venue; (A) = Away venue; (N) = Neutral venue |
Arsenal, as a Premier League club, started in the third round at home against EFL Championship side Leeds United. At their Emirates Stadium, Arsenal won 1–0 due with a goal from Reiss Nelson.[6] In the fourth round, they drew fellow Premier League Bournemouth away at Dean Court. Arsenal won 2–1 with goals from Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah.[7] In the next round Arsenal were drawn away to League One side Portsmouth. At Fratton Park, Arsenal won 2–0 with goals from Sokratis and Nketiah.[8] In the quarter-finals, they drew fellow Premier League side Sheffield United. At Bramall Lane, Arsenal won 2–1 with a penalty from Nicolas Pépé and a stoppage time winner from Dani Ceballos.[9] In the semi-final at neutral Wembley Stadium, Arsenal played Premier League side and current FA Cup holders Manchester City. Arsenal reached the final after a 2–0 win with two goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.[10]
Chelsea
Round | Opposition | Score |
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3rd | Nottingham Forest (H) | 2–0 |
4th | Hull City (A) | 2–1 |
5th | Liverpool (H) | 2–0 |
QF | Leicester City (A) | 1–0 |
SF | Manchester United (N) | 3–1 |
Key: (H) = Home venue; (A) = Away venue; (N) = Neutral venue |
Chelsea, as a Premier League club, started in the third round at home against Championship side Nottingham Forest and won 2–0 with goals from Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ross Barkley at their Stamford Bridge.[11] In the fourth round, they drew another Championship side, Hull City. At the KCOM Stadium, Chelsea won 2–1 with goals from Michy Batshuayi and Fikayo Tomori.[12] In the next round they were drawn with fellow Premier League club Liverpool at home and won 2–0 with goals from Willian and Barkley.[13] In the quarter-finals, they drew Premier League side Leicester City. At the King Power Stadium, Chelsea won 1–0 with the sole goal coming from Barkley.[14] In the semi-final at Wembley, Chelsea played Premier League side Manchester United in the cup for the fourth consecutive season. Chelsea reached the final after a 3–1 win with goals from Olivier Giroud, Mason Mount and an own goal from Harry Maguire.[15]
Pre-match
The two finalists share a London derby rivalry. The final is a repeat of the 2002 and 2017 FA Cup Finals, both of which Arsenal won. It is also a repeat of the previous year's UEFA Europa League Final which Chelsea won.[16] Arsenal, having won a record 13 FA Cups, entered into the Final looking to extend their winners record.[17] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the match will be held behind closed doors with no spectators despite initial plans for a limited reopening.[5][18]
Match
Notes
- ^ a b The final will be played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[5]
References
- ^ a b "2020 FA Cup final renamed Heads Up FA Cup final to promote mental health". BBC Sport. 11 June 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "FA Cup final to be held on 1 August with quarter-finals resuming on 27 June". The Guardian. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "FA Cup semi-final draw: Man Utd vs Chelsea, Arsenal vs Man City". Sky Sports. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Access List 20/24" (PDF). UEFA. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
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(help) - ^ a b c "When is the FA Cup 2019-20 final & will fans be allowed to attend?". Goal.com. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- ^ Begley, Emlyn (6 January 2020). "Arsenal 1–0 Leeds United: Reiss Nelson goal sends Gunners into fourth round". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ McNulty, Phil (27 January 2020). "Bournemouth 1–2 Arsenal: Arteta pleased with 'courageous' Gunners in FA Cup win". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ Begley, Emlyn (2 March 2020). "Portsmouth 0–2 Arsenal: Gunners ease into FA Cup quarter-finals". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "Sheffield United 1–2 Arsenal: Dani Ceballos' late goal sends Arsenal to FA Cup semis". BBC Sport. 28 June 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "Arsenal 2–0 Man City: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang guides Gunners into FA Cup final". BBC Sport. 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ Emons, Michael (5 January 2020). "Chelsea 2–0 Nottingham Forest, FA Cup third round". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ Rose, Gary (25 January 2020). "Hull City 1–2 Chelsea: Blues edge Tigers to reach FA Cup fifth round". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ McNulty, Phil (3 March 2020). "Chelsea 2–0 Liverpool: Reds suffer second successive defeat". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ McNulty, Phil (28 June 2020). "Leicester City 0–1 Chelsea: Ross Barkley goal takes Blues into FA Cup semi-finals". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ McNulty, Phil (19 July 2020). "Manchester United 1–3 Chelsea: De Gea errors help settle FA Cup semi-final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Arsenal to face Chelsea in 2020 FA Cup final". Football London. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- ^ "Chelsea eases past sleepy, error-prone Manchester United". NBC Sports. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- ^ "Manchester United and Man City fans could be able to attend FA Cup final at Wembley". Manchester Evening News. 2020-05-31. Retrieved 2020-07-20.