FA Cup Winners From 2015 To 2025 [Full List]

The 2025/26 edition of the FA Cup is gathering pace as teams across English football battle for places in the latter rounds of the world’s oldest domestic knockout competition.

Naija News reports that the tournament, now in its 145th edition, will conclude with a final at Wembley Stadium on May 16, 2026, with the winners qualifying for the UEFA Europa League the following season.

A total of 747 teams entered this year’s competition, ranging from non-league outfits to Premier League giants. Top-flight clubs joined the action in January during the Third Round Proper alongside Championship and lower-division sides.

One of the biggest upsets of the campaign came when non-league side Macclesfield stunned defending champions Crystal Palace 2–1 in the third round.

The result marked the first time a level-six team defeated a Premier League club in the competition, reinforcing the FA Cup’s reputation for dramatic underdog stories.

Arsenal strengthened their push for silverware with a commanding 4-0 victory over Wigan Athletic to book a place in the fifth round.

Head coach Mikel Arteta, however, raised concerns about a growing injury list that could affect the club’s domestic ambitions.

Chelsea also impressed, cruising to a 4-0 win over Hull City, with Pedro Neto delivering a standout performance.

With the competition entering the fifth round, clubs from across league tiers continue to chase quarter-final places, setting the stage for more high-intensity clashes and potential surprises.

The knockout format, long associated with drama and unpredictability, continues to define the FA Cup more than a century after its founding in 1871.

Over the past 10 seasons, English football’s biggest names and emerging challengers have lifted the iconic trophy at Wembley, underlining the competition’s competitive balance.

Traditional powerhouses such as Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal have dominated at various points, while teams like Leicester City and Crystal Palace have delivered memorable triumphs.

The FA Cup’s open structure, allowing participation from top-tier sides to semi-professional clubs, continues to produce “giant-killing” moments that captivate fans worldwide.

Full list: FA Cup winners (2015–2025)

2015-16: Manchester United

2016-17: Arsenal

2017-18: Chelsea

2018-19: Manchester City

2019-20: Arsenal

2020-21: Leicester City

2021-22: Liverpool

2022-23: Manchester City

2023-24: Manchester United

2024-25: Crystal Palace

The last decade highlights the FA Cup’s enduring appeal, where established heavyweights collide with determined underdogs.

From Manchester City’s dominant runs to Leicester City’s fairy-tale success and Crystal Palace’s breakthrough triumph, the competition continues to capture global attention, maintaining its reputation as the tournament where anything can happen.