In one of the biggest shocks in the history of the competition, Sunderland won 1–0 to become the first Second Division side to lift the Cup since West Bromwich Albion in 1931. It was Sunderland's last Cup win for almost 50 years until the team won the EFL Trophy in 2021. Sunderland's team were the only FA Cup winners of the 20th century not to field any full internationals,[citation needed] although some of their players were capped later.
The only goal scoredThe final match ball with the Golden Boot awarded to Ian Porterfield of Sunderland
Sunderland established their tactics immediately from the kick-off and refused to be intimidated by their more illustrious opponents, tackling fiercely and defiantly with an unremitting determination. Leeds looked anxious, lacking their usual composure. The match itself was decided by two crucial moments that would be talked about for years to come.
After 32 minutes Sunderland took the lead when Vic Halom chested down a corner from Billy Hughes. Assisted by Dave Watson between two defenders, the deflected high ball was controlled by Ian Porterfield who shot home from 12 yards. Leeds, shocked, battled back with predictable determination. Sunderland's goalkeeper Jimmy Montgomery was outstanding, defying Leeds with a string of fine saves and preserving his team's lead.
The turning point of the match came midway through the second half. Montgomery dived to palm away a close range header from Trevor Cherry. It fell into the path of Lorimer who blasted goalward from 10 yards but Montgomery managed to divert the ball on to the underside of the bar and Malone scrambled the ball clear. The save is considered one of the greatest of all time and has been compared with that made by England'sGordon Banks in the 1970 FIFA World Cup match against Brazil.[1][2]
The North East team survived more pressure from Leeds to secure a notable upset.[3]
The 1973 showpiece is the last FA Cup final to be played with an orange ball.
Sunderland's FA Cup record, "Sunderland All the Way", was recorded by comedian Bobby Knoxall.[4]
^"Jim Montgomery's Save Discussed By Alan Hansen & Peter Reid". YouTube. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
^"Dream comes true for Sunderland". Glasgow Herald (page 4). 7 May 1973. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
^"1973 FA Cup Rune". Roker Roar.com. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
^Tim Booler and Jessica Forster (21 July 2009). . Sunderland Echo. Archived from the original on 27 July 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2009.
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For the women s event see 1973 WFA Cup final The 1973 FA Cup final was the 92nd final of the FA Cup It took place on 5 May 1973 at Wembley Stadium and was contested between Leeds United the previous season s winners and one of the dominant teams in English football at the time and Sunderland then playing in the Second Division 1973 FA Cup finalEvent1972 73 FA CupLeeds United Sunderland0 1Date5 May 1973VenueWembley Stadium LondonRefereeKen BurnsAttendance100 000 19721974 In one of the biggest shocks in the history of the competition Sunderland won 1 0 to become the first Second Division side to lift the Cup since West Bromwich Albion in 1931 It was Sunderland s last Cup win for almost 50 years until the team won the EFL Trophy in 2021 Sunderland s team were the only FA Cup winners of the 20th century not to field any full internationals citation needed although some of their players were capped later Contents 1 Road to Wembley 2 Match summary 3 Match details 4 References 5 External linksRoad to Wembley editLeeds United Home teams listed first Round 3 Norwich City 1 1 Leeds United Replay Leeds United 1 1 Norwich City 2nd Replay Leeds United 5 0 Norwich City at Villa Park Round 4 Leeds United 2 1 Plymouth Argyle Round 5 Leeds United 2 0 WBA Quarter Final Derby County 0 1 Leeds UnitedSemi Final Leeds United 1 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers at Maine Road Manchester Sunderland Home teams listed first Round 3 Notts County 1 1 Sunderland Replay Sunderland 2 0 Notts County Round 4 Sunderland 1 1 Reading Replay Reading 1 3 Sunderland Round 5 Manchester City 2 2 Sunderland Replay Sunderland 3 1 Manchester City Quarter Final Sunderland 2 0 Luton TownSemi Final Sunderland 2 1 Arsenal at Hillsborough Stadium Sheffield Match summary edit nbsp The only goal scored nbsp The final match ball with the Golden Boot awarded to Ian Porterfield of Sunderland Sunderland established their tactics immediately from the kick off and refused to be intimidated by their more illustrious opponents tackling fiercely and defiantly with an unremitting determination Leeds looked anxious lacking their usual composure The match itself was decided by two crucial moments that would be talked about for years to come After 32 minutes Sunderland took the lead when Vic Halom chested down a corner from Billy Hughes Assisted by Dave Watson between two defenders the deflected high ball was controlled by Ian Porterfield who shot home from 12 yards Leeds shocked battled back with predictable determination Sunderland s goalkeeper Jimmy Montgomery was outstanding defying Leeds with a string of fine saves and preserving his team s lead The turning point of the match came midway through the second half Montgomery dived to palm away a close range header from Trevor Cherry It fell into the path of Lorimer who blasted goalward from 10 yards but Montgomery managed to divert the ball on to the underside of the bar and Malone scrambled the ball clear The save is considered one of the greatest of all time and has been compared with that made by England s Gordon Banks in the 1970 FIFA World Cup match against Brazil 1 2 The North East team survived more pressure from Leeds to secure a notable upset 3 The 1973 showpiece is the last FA Cup final to be played with an orange ball Sunderland s FA Cup record Sunderland All the Way was recorded by comedian Bobby Knoxall 4 Match details edit5 May 197315 00 BSTLeeds United0 1Sunderland Report Porterfield nbsp 32 Wembley LondonAttendance 100 000Referee Ken Burns Stourbridge nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Leeds United nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Sunderland GK 1 nbsp David Harvey DF 2 nbsp Paul Reaney DF 3 nbsp Trevor Cherry MF 4 nbsp Billy Bremner c DF 5 nbsp Paul Madeley DF 6 nbsp Norman Hunter FW 7 nbsp Peter Lorimer FW 8 nbsp Allan Clarke FW 9 nbsp Mick Jones MF 10 nbsp Johnny Giles MF 11 nbsp Eddie Gray nbsp 75 Substitute MF 12 nbsp Terry Yorath nbsp 75 Manager nbsp Don Revie GK 1 nbsp Jimmy Montgomery RB 2 nbsp Dick Malone LB 3 nbsp Ron Guthrie CM 4 nbsp Micky Horswill CB 5 nbsp David Watson CB 6 nbsp Richie Pitt RCM 7 nbsp Bobby Kerr c RW 8 nbsp Billy Hughes ST 9 nbsp Vic Halom LCM 10 nbsp Ian Porterfield LW 11 nbsp Dennis Tueart Substitute CB 12 nbsp David Young Manager nbsp Bob Stokoe Match rules 90 minutes 30 minutes of extra time if necessary Replay if scores still level One named substitute References edit Jim Montgomery s Save Discussed By Alan Hansen amp Peter Reid YouTube Retrieved 12 February 2023 Dream comes true for Sunderland Glasgow Herald page 4 7 May 1973 Retrieved 23 July 2013 1973 FA Cup Rune Roker Roar com Retrieved 23 July 2013 Tim Booler and Jessica Forster 21 July 2009 Comic legend Bobby Knoxall dies Sunderland Echo Archived from the original on 27 July 2009 Retrieved 22 July 2009 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to FA Cup Final 1973 Game facts at soccerbase com Match report in Daily Telegraph Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 1973 FA Cup 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