The Women's FA Cup final has become one of the most-watched title matches in the world in recent seasons as the female game has continued to grow.
The 2023 final at Wembley Stadium drew a crowd of 77,390 spectators, smashing the previous record by nearly 30,000. A peak television audience of 1.4 million tuned in to watch the game live in the United Kingdom alone. That day, Manchester United suffered defeat in their very first final, losing 1-0 to Chelsea courtesy of a goal from Australia star Sam Kerr.
In 2024, United returned and landed their very first piece of major silverware, thrashing Tottenham 4-0 in front of a crowd of 76,082 in London. Ella Toone and Rachel Williams scored before Lucia Garcia struck twice all in the first half-hour of the second half, prompting jubilation for the Red Devils.
What a pic 🤩🙌 https://t.co/IjA4CkYiVO pic.twitter.com/ESqko5dbS0
— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) May 13, 2024
Of course, United have a long way to go before they can match the most successful sides in Women's FA Cup history. Here, The Sporting News looks back at the past winners of the tournament.
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Who has won the most Women's FA Cup titles?
The most successful team in the history of the Women's FA Cup is Arsenal. They have won 14 titles, at least six more than any other side, and reached 17 finals in total.
Arsenal are also the most successful club in the men's competition. The Gunners have also won that competition 14 times, two more than Manchester United, who are second on the list and face Manchester City in this season's final.
Past winners of Women's FA Cup
These are the teams to have won the Women's FA Cup since the competition's inauguration in 1971.
| Team | FA Cup titles | Finals reached | Last FA Cup title |
| Arsenal | 14 | 17 | 2016 |
| Southampton | 8 | 10 | 1981 |
| Doncaster Belles | 6 | 13 | 1994 |
| Chelsea | 5 | 7 | 2023 |
| Croydon/Charlton Athletic | 3 | 7 | 2005 |
| Manchester City | 3 | 4 | 2020 |
| Leasowe Pacific/Everton | 2 | 6 | 2010 |
| Fulham | 2 | 3 | 2003 |
| Millwall Lionesses | 2 | 2 | 1997 |
| St. Helens | 1 | 4 | 1980 |
| QPR | 1 | 3 | 1977 |
| Friends of Fulham | 1 | 3 | 1985 |
| Lowestoft Ladies | 1 | 2 | 1982 |
| Fodens | 1 | 1 | 1974 |
| Howbury Grange | 1 | 1 | 1984 |
| Norwich City | 1 | 1 | 1986 |
| Birmingham City | 1 | 2 | 2012 |
| Man United | 1 | 2 | 2024 |
