Manchester United's road to the 2024 FA Cup final

Manchester United has qualified for the FA Cup final for the second time in a row. The road to the final was a tough one. With two matches going into extra time, they really had to work for it. In this article we look at Manchester United’s road to the FA Cup final.

Third round: Wigan Athletic 0-2 Manchester United

Manchester United comfortably handled Wigan Athletic in the third round. Diogo Dalot’s opener at 22 minutes put United in control, and Bruno Fernandes sealed the 2-0 win with a penalty.

Fourth round: Newport County 2-4 Manchester United

Newport County proved a challenging opponent, leveling the score after United went two goals up. Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo established an early lead before Newport rallied back. However, United’s Antony and Rasmus Højlund struck late to secure a 4-2 win.

Fifth round: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Manchester United

In a tense contest, Casemiro’s late goal at 89 minutes broke the deadlock, helping United earn a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest to advance to the quarterfinals.

Quarterfinals: Manchester United 4-3 Liverpool (AET)

In a high-octane clash with rivals Liverpool, Manchester United emerged victorious after extra time. Scott McTominay’s early strike and goals from Antony and Marcus Rashford gave them the edge before Amad Diallo’s extra-time goal sealed a thrilling 4-3 win.

Semifinals: Coventry City 3-3 Manchester United (United wins on penalties)

Facing Coventry City, United held a commanding 3-0 lead by the 58th minute. However, Coventry mounted a stunning comeback, leveling the score 3-3 to force penalties. Despite Coventry’s resilience, United advanced after winning the shootout.

The final awaits

Manchester United will face Manchester City in an eagerly awaited FA Cup final, a match that promises intense drama and high stakes. Their journey has been marked by determination, thrilling comebacks, and crucial wins. The final will be the ultimate test as they aim to add another FA Cup to their illustrious history. FA Cup final tickets are available via our secure booking system. Browse through our inventory and book your tickets now!