2000–01 FA Cup
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | England Wales |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Liverpool (6th title) |
| Runner-up | Arsenal |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Sylvain Wiltord Robert Earnshaw (6 goals) |
The 2000–01 FA Cup (known as The FA Cup sponsored by AXA for sponsorship reasons) was the 120th season of the world's oldest knockout football competition, the FA Cup. The competition was won by Liverpool, who came from 1–0 behind against Arsenal to eventually win 2–1 in the final. The final was played outside England for the first time, at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, because Wembley Stadium was being knocked down to be replaced with a new stadium.
First round proper
This round is the first in which teams from the Second Division and Third Division compete with non-League teams.
Second round proper
Third round proper
This round marked the first time First Division and Premier League (top-flight) teams played. The draw for the 3rd round of the FA Cup was taken on Sunday 10 December 2000.
| 6 January 2001 | AFC Bournemouth (3) | 2–3 | Gillingham (2) | Bournemouth |
| Defoe File:Soccerball shade.svg 21' Fletcher File:Soccerball shade.svg 55' |
Report | Hope File:Soccerball shade.svg 17' Hessenthaler File:Soccerball shade.svg 27' Shaw File:Soccerball shade.svg 71' |
Stadium: Dean Court Attendance: 7,403 Referee: Rob Harris |
| 6 January 2001 | Burnley (2) | 2–2 | Scunthorpe United (4) | Burnley |
| Thomas-Moore File:Soccerball shade.svg 45' Johnrose File:Soccerball shade.svg 90' |
Report | Hodges File:Soccerball shade.svg 2' Ipoua File:Soccerball shade.svg 47' |
Stadium: Turf Moor Attendance: 8,054 Referee: Graham Frankland |
| 23 January 2001 Replay | Scunthorpe United (4) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | Burnley (2) | Scunthorpe |
| Dawson File:Soccerball shade.svg 82' | Report | Payton File:Soccerball shade.svg 73' | Stadium: Glanford Park Attendance: 4,709 Referee: Graham Frankland |
| 6 January 2001 | Liverpool (1) | 3–0 | Rotherham United (3) | Liverpool |
| Heskey File:Soccerball shade.svg 47', 75' Hamann File:Soccerball shade.svg 73' Bišćan Yellow card 62' Red card |
Report | Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 30,689 Referee: Mark Halsey |
| 6 January 2001 | Preston North End (2) | 0–1 | Stockport County (2) | Preston |
| Report | Fradin File:Soccerball shade.svg 71' | Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 9,975 Referee: Paul Danson |
| 6 January 2001 | Southampton (1) | 1–0 | Sheffield United (2) | Southampton |
| Dodd File:Soccerball shade.svg 73' (p) | Report | Ford Red card 74' | Stadium: The Dell Attendance: 14,158 Referee: David Elleray |
| 6 January 2001 | Watford (2) | 1–2 | Everton (1) | Watford |
| Mooney File:Soccerball shade.svg 21' Page Yellow card 81' Red card |
Report | Hughes File:Soccerball shade.svg 82' Watson File:Soccerball shade.svg 90' |
Stadium: Vicarage Road Attendance: 15,635 Referee: Rob Styles |
| 6 January 2001 | Walsall (3) | 2–3 | West Ham United (1) | Walsall |
| Wrack File:Soccerball shade.svg 33' Angell File:Soccerball shade.svg 87' |
Report | Lampard File:Soccerball shade.svg 6' Kanouté File:Soccerball shade.svg 57', 81' |
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: 9,402 Referee: Andy D'Urso |
| 6 January 2001 | Leicester City (1) | 3–0 | York City (4) | Leicester |
| Rowett File:Soccerball shade.svg 57' Izzet File:Soccerball shade.svg 63' (p) Cresswell File:Soccerball shade.svg 73' |
Report | Stadium: Filbert Street Attendance: 16,850 Referee: Eddie Wolstenholme |
| 7 January 2001 | Nottingham Forest (2) | 0–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers (2) | Nottingham |
| Report | Proudlock File:Soccerball shade.svg 87' | Stadium: City Ground Attendance: 14,601 Referee: David Pugh |
| 6 January 2001 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | 2–0 | Chester City (5) | Blackburn |
| Taylor File:Soccerball shade.svg 72' Bent File:Soccerball shade.svg 84' |
Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 15,223 Referee: Steve Baines |
| 6 January 2001 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | 2–1 | Norwich City (2) | Sheffield |
| Hamshaw File:Soccerball shade.svg 41' Sibon File:Soccerball shade.svg 82' |
Report | Roberts File:Soccerball shade.svg 74' | Stadium: Hillsborough Attendance: 15,971 Referee: David Laws |
| 6 January 2001 | Bolton Wanderers (2) | 2–1 | Yeovil Town (5) | Bolton |
| O'Kane File:Soccerball shade.svg 44' Ricketts File:Soccerball shade.svg 90' |
Report | Patmore File:Soccerball shade.svg 25' | Stadium: Reebok Stadium Attendance: 11,161 Referee: Roy Pearson |
| 6 January 2001 | Sunderland (1) | 0–0 | Crystal Palace (2) | Sunderland |
| Varga Red card 89' | Report | Mullins Red card 57' | Stadium: Stadium of Light Attendance: 30,908 Referee: Mike Riley |
| 17 January 2001 Replay | Crystal Palace (2) | 2–4 (a.e.t.) | Sunderland (1) | London |
| Morrison File:Soccerball shade.svg 24' Thomson File:Soccerball shade.svg 24' |
Report | Quinn File:Soccerball shade.svg 73' Phillips File:Soccerball shade.svg 73', 102', 113' Dichio Yellow card 103' Red card |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 15,454 Referee: Mike Riley |
| 6 January 2001 | Derby County (1) | 3–2 | West Bromwich Albion (2) | Derby |
| Christie File:Soccerball shade.svg 43', 75' Eranio File:Soccerball shade.svg 53' |
Report | Taylor File:Soccerball shade.svg 77' Hughes File:Soccerball shade.svg 80' |
Stadium: Pride Park Attendance: 19,232 Referee: Neale Barry |
| 6 January 2001 | Luton Town (3) | 3–3 | Queens Park Rangers (2) | Luton |
| Fotiadis File:Soccerball shade.svg 27' George File:Soccerball shade.svg 36' Douglas File:Soccerball shade.svg 77' |
Report | Crouch File:Soccerball shade.svg 48', 53' Peacock File:Soccerball shade.svg 90' (p) |
Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 8,677 Referee: Roger Furnandiz |
| 17 January 2001 Replay | Queens Park Rangers (2) | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Luton Town (3) | London |
| Kiwomya File:Soccerball shade.svg 90', 112' | Report | Mansell File:Soccerball shade.svg 1' | Stadium: Loftus Road Attendance: 14,395 Referee: Roger Furnandiz |
| 6 January 2001 | Swindon Town (3) | 0–2 | Coventry City (1) | Swindon |
| Report | Bellamy File:Soccerball shade.svg 5' Hadji File:Soccerball shade.svg 64' |
Stadium: County Ground Attendance: 14,445 Referee: Steve Bennett |
| 7 January 2001 | Newcastle United (1) | 1–1 | Aston Villa (1) | Newcastle |
| Solano File:Soccerball shade.svg 80' | Report | Stone File:Soccerball shade.svg 54' | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 37,682 Referee: Paul Durkin |
| 17 January 2001 Replay | Aston Villa (1) | 1–0 | Newcastle United (1) | Birmingham |
| Vassell File:Soccerball shade.svg 50' | Report | Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 25,387 Referee: Paul Durkin |
| 6 January 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers (3) | 1–1 | Grimsby Town (2) | Newcastle |
| McCarthy File:Soccerball shade.svg 73' | Report | Nielsen File:Soccerball shade.svg 43' | Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 5,390 Referee: Phil Dowd |
| 16 January 2001 Replay | Grimsby Town (2) | 1–3 | Wycombe Wanderers (3) | Cleethorpes |
| Jeffrey File:Soccerball shade.svg 44' | Report | McCarthy File:Soccerball shade.svg 31' Simpson File:Soccerball shade.svg 32' Rogers File:Soccerball shade.svg 66' |
Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 3,269 Referee: Phil Dowd |
| 6 January 2001 | Manchester City (1) | 3–2 | Birmingham City (2) | Manchester |
| Morrison File:Soccerball shade.svg 18' Huckerby File:Soccerball shade.svg 31' Goater File:Soccerball shade.svg 41' (p) |
Report | Grainger File:Soccerball shade.svg 57' Adebola File:Soccerball shade.svg 61' |
Stadium: Maine Road Attendance: 19,380 Referee: Matt Messias |
| 7 January 2001 | Fulham (2) | 1–2 | Manchester United (1) | London |
| Fernandes File:Soccerball shade.svg 24' | Report | Solskjær File:Soccerball shade.svg 8' Sheringham File:Soccerball shade.svg 89' |
Stadium: Craven Cottage Attendance: 19,178 Referee: Jeff Winter |
| 6 January 2001 | Portsmouth (2) | 1–2 | Tranmere Rovers (2) | Portsmouth |
| Bradbury File:Soccerball shade.svg 8' | Report | Yates File:Soccerball shade.svg 44' Parkinson File:Soccerball shade.svg 69' Roberts Yellow card 71' Red card |
Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 11,058 Referee: Dermot Gallagher |
| 8 January 2001 | Bradford City (1) | 0–1 | Middlesbrough (1) | Bradford |
| Report | Ricard File:Soccerball shade.svg 69' | Stadium: Valley Parade Attendance: 7,303 Referee: Graham Barber |
| 6 January 2001 | Carlisle United (4) | 0–1 | Arsenal (1) | Carlisle |
| Report | Wiltord File:Soccerball shade.svg 22' | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 15,300 Referee: Stephen Lodge |
| 6 January 2001 | Chelsea (1) | 5–0 | Peterborough United (3) | London |
| Zola File:Soccerball shade.svg 37', 84' Hasselbaink File:Soccerball shade.svg 45' Guðjohnsen File:Soccerball shade.svg 72' Poyet File:Soccerball shade.svg 74' |
Report | Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 31,912 Referee: Clive Wilkes |
| 6 January 2001 | Wimbledon (2) | 2–2 | Notts County (3) | London |
| Ardley File:Soccerball shade.svg 29' Karlsson File:Soccerball shade.svg 42' |
Report | Hughes File:Soccerball shade.svg 36' Stallard File:Soccerball shade.svg 49' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 4,391 Referee: Peter Walton |
| 27 January 2001 Replay | Notts County (3) | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | Wimbledon (2) | Nottingham |
| Report | Andersen File:Soccerball shade.svg 119' Willmott Yellow card 110' Red card |
Stadium: Meadow Lane Attendance: 9,084 Referee: Peter Walton |
| 6 January 2001 | Southend United (4) | 0–1 | Kingstonian (5) | Southend |
| Roget Red card 45' | Report | Akuamoah File:Soccerball shade.svg 8' Patterson Red card 45' |
Stadium: Roots Hall Attendance: 7,270 Referee: Keith Hill |
| 6 January 2001 | Huddersfield Town (2) | 0–2 | Bristol City (3) | Huddersfield |
| Report | Clist File:Soccerball shade.svg 55' Beadle File:Soccerball shade.svg 82' |
Stadium: Alfred McAlpine Stadium Attendance: 9,192 Referee: William Burns |
| 6 January 2001 | Cardiff City (4) | 1–1 | Crewe Alexandra (2) | Cardiff |
| Bowen File:Soccerball shade.svg 18' (og) | Report | Young File:Soccerball shade.svg 62' | Stadium: Ninian Park Attendance: 13,403 Referee: Mark Warren |
| 16 January 2001 Replay | Crewe Alexandra (2) | 2–1 | Cardiff City (4) | Crewe |
| Smith File:Soccerball shade.svg 10' Rivers File:Soccerball shade.svg 77' |
Report | Earnshaw File:Soccerball shade.svg 37' | Stadium: Gresty Road Attendance: 5,785 Referee: Mark Warren |
| 6 January 2001 | Charlton Athletic (1) | 1–1 | Dagenham & Redbridge (5) | London |
| Salako File:Soccerball shade.svg 86' | Report | McDougald File:Soccerball shade.svg 42' | Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 19,059 Referee: Alan Wiley |
| 27 January 2001 Replay | Dagenham & Redbridge (5) | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | Charlton Athletic (1) | Dagenham |
| Report | Newton File:Soccerball shade.svg 92' | Stadium: Victoria Road Attendance: 5,394 Referee: Alan Wiley |
| 6 January 2001 | Morecambe (5) | 0–3 | Ipswich Town (1) | Morecambe |
| Report | Stewart File:Soccerball shade.svg 14' Armstrong File:Soccerball shade.svg 65' Wright File:Soccerball shade.svg 75' |
Stadium: Christie Park Attendance: 5,923 Referee: Uriah Rennie |
| 6 January 2001 | Leeds United (1) | 1–0 | Barnsley (2) | Leeds |
| Viduka File:Soccerball shade.svg 9' | Report | Stadium: Elland Road Attendance: 32,386 Referee: Graham Poll |
| 6 January 2001 | Leyton Orient (4) | 0–1 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | Leyton |
| Report | Doherty File:Soccerball shade.svg 90' | Stadium: Brisbane Road Attendance: 12,336 Referee: Peter Jones |
Fourth round proper
Matches played the weekend of 27 January, with replays during the week of 6 February.
| 27 January 2001 | Bristol City (3) | 1–1 | Kingstonian (5) | Bristol |
| Thorpe File:Soccerball shade.svg 90' | Report | Wingfield File:Soccerball shade.svg 57' | Stadium: Ashton Gate Attendance: 14,787 Referee: Graham Poll |
| 7 February 2001 Replay | Kingstonian (5) | 0–1 | Bristol City (3) | Kingston upon Thames |
| Report | Murray File:Soccerball shade.svg 88' | Stadium: Kingsmeadow Attendance: 3,341 Referee: Barry Knight |
| 27 January 2001 | Southampton (1) | 3–1 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | Southampton |
| Davies File:Soccerball shade.svg 11' Dodd File:Soccerball shade.svg 80' (p) Beattie File:Soccerball shade.svg 90' |
Report | Booth File:Soccerball shade.svg 66' | Stadium: The Dell Attendance: 15,251 Referee: Clive Wilkes |
| 28 January 2001 | Gillingham (2) | 2–4 | Chelsea (1) | Gillingham |
| Shaw File:Soccerball shade.svg 51' Onuora File:Soccerball shade.svg 66' |
Report | Guðjohnsen File:Soccerball shade.svg 3', 90' Grønkjær File:Soccerball shade.svg 13', 24' |
Stadium: Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 10,419 Referee: Dermot Gallagher |
| 27 January 2001 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | 0–0 | Derby County (1) | Blackburn |
| Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 18,858 Referee: Roy Pearson |
| 7 February 2001 Replay | Derby County (1) | 2–5 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | Derby |
| Riggott File:Soccerball shade.svg 3' Eranio File:Soccerball shade.svg 70' |
Report | Flitcroft File:Soccerball shade.svg 48' Bent File:Soccerball shade.svg 57', 71' Dunn File:Soccerball shade.svg 65' (p) Jansen File:Soccerball shade.svg 77' |
Stadium: Pride Park Attendance: 15,203 Referee: Roy Pearson |
| 27 January 2001 | Aston Villa (1) | 1–2 | Leicester City (1) | Birmingham |
| Joachim File:Soccerball shade.svg 76' Vassell Yellow card 34' Red card |
Report | Akinbiyi File:Soccerball shade.svg 42' Gunnlaugsson File:Soccerball shade.svg 84' Davidson Yellow card 45' Red card |
Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 26,383 Referee: Uriah Rennie |
| 28 January 2001 | Bolton Wanderers (2) | 5–1 | Scunthorpe United (4) | Bolton |
| Holdsworth File:Soccerball shade.svg 27', 29', 47' Nolan File:Soccerball shade.svg 51', 75' |
Report | Calvo García File:Soccerball shade.svg 30' | Stadium: Reebok Stadium Attendance: 11,737 Referee: Matt Messias |
| 27 January 2001 | Crewe Alexandra (2) | 0–1 | Stockport County (2) | Crewe |
| Report | Wiss File:Soccerball shade.svg 85' | Stadium: Alexandra Stadium Attendance: 7,318 Referee: Mick Fletcher |
| 6 February 2001 | Middlesbrough (1) | 0–0 | Wimbledon (2) | Middlesbrough |
| Report | Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 20,625 Referee: Mike Dean |
| 13 February 2001 Replay | Wimbledon (2) | 3–1 (a.e.t.) | Middlesbrough (1) | London |
| Ardley File:Soccerball shade.svg 76' (p) Euell File:Soccerball shade.svg 95' Hunt File:Soccerball shade.svg 112' |
Report | Ricard File:Soccerball shade.svg 45' Ehiogu Red card 97' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 5,991 Referee: Mike Dean |
| 27 January 2001 | Sunderland (1) | 1–0 | Ipswich Town (1) | Sunderland |
| Dichio File:Soccerball shade.svg 23' | Report | Stadium: Stadium of Light Attendance: 33,626 Referee: Steve Bennett |
| 27 January 2001 | Everton (1) | 0–3 | Tranmere Rovers (2) | Liverpool |
| Report | Yates File:Soccerball shade.svg 22', 62' Koumas File:Soccerball shade.svg 35' |
Stadium: Goodison Park Attendance: 39,207 Referee: Jeff Winter |
| 27 January 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers (3) | 2–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers (2) | High Wycombe |
| Rammell File:Soccerball shade.svg 37' Parkin File:Soccerball shade.svg 85' |
Report | Robinson File:Soccerball shade.svg 59' | Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 9,617 Referee: Paul Danson |
| 27 January 2001 | Manchester City (1) | 1–0 | Coventry City (1) | Manchester |
| Goater File:Soccerball shade.svg 90' | Report | Stadium: Maine Road Attendance: 24,637 Referee: David Elleray |
| 27 January 2001 | Queens Park Rangers (2) | 0-6 | Arsenal (1) | London |
| Report | Plummer File:Soccerball shade.svg 32' (og) Wiltord File:Soccerball shade.svg 33', 56' Rose File:Soccerball shade.svg 49' Pires File:Soccerball shade.svg 58' Bergkamp File:Soccerball shade.svg 74' |
Stadium: Loftus Road Attendance: 19,003 Referee: Neale Barry |
| 28 January 2001 | Manchester United (1) | 0–1 | West Ham United (1) | Manchester |
| Report | Di Canio File:Soccerball shade.svg 76' | Stadium: Old Trafford Attendance: 67,029 Referee: Paul Durkin |
| 7 February 2001 | Charlton Athletic (1) | 2–4 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | London |
| Powell File:Soccerball shade.svg 11' Svensson File:Soccerball shade.svg 49' |
Report | Rufus File:Soccerball shade.svg 58' (og) Anderton File:Soccerball shade.svg 62' Leonhardsen File:Soccerball shade.svg 63' Rebrov File:Soccerball shade.svg 82' |
Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 18,101 Referee: Steve Dunn |
| 27 January 2001 | Leeds United (1) | 0–2 | Liverpool (1) | Leeds |
| Report | Barmby File:Soccerball shade.svg 88' Heskey File:Soccerball shade.svg 90' |
Stadium: Elland Road Attendance: 37,108 Referee: Andy D'Urso |
Fifth round proper
Matches played weekend of 17 February, with replays on 20 February and 7 March. The biggest surprises of the round saw Tranmere Rovers complete one of the greatest FA Cup comebacks ever when they beat Southampton 4–3 in a replay after they had been trailing 3–0 at half time. (with 36-year-old former Southampton striker Paul Rideout scoring a hat-trick for Tranmere), while Wycombe Wanderers reached the quarter-finals for the first time in their history with a penalty shoot-out win over Wimbledon that follow two 2–2 draws.
| 17 February 2001 | Bolton Wanderers (2) | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | Bolton |
| Ricketts File:Soccerball shade.svg 62' | Report | Flitcroft Yellow card Yellow-red card 10' Dunn File:Soccerball shade.svg 40' |
Stadium: Reebok Stadium Attendance: 22,048 Referee: David Pugh |
| 7 March 2001 Replay | Blackburn Rovers (2) | 3–0 | Bolton Wanderers (2) | Blackburn |
| Flitcroft File:Soccerball shade.svg 56' Hignett File:Soccerball shade.svg 73' (pen.), File:Soccerball shade.svg 80' |
Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 20,318 Referee: Mark Halsey |
| 17 February 2001 | Leicester City (1) | 3–0 | Bristol City (3) | Leicester |
| Sturridge File:Soccerball shade.svg 10' Hill File:Soccerball shade.svg 15' (o.g.) Izzet File:Soccerball shade.svg 83' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Filbert Street Attendance: 20,905 Referee: Paul Durkin |
| 17 February 2001 | Southampton (1) | 0–0 | Tranmere Rovers (2) | Southampton |
| Report | Stadium: The Dell Attendance: 15,232 Referee: Steve Dunn |
| 20 February 2001 Replay | Tranmere Rovers (2) | 4–3 | Southampton (1) | Birkenhead |
| Rideout File:Soccerball shade.svg 59', File:Soccerball shade.svg 71', File:Soccerball shade.svg 80' Barlow File:Soccerball shade.svg 83' |
Report | Kachloul File:Soccerball shade.svg 12' Tessem File:Soccerball shade.svg 26' Richards File:Soccerball shade.svg 45' |
Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 12,910 Referee: Steve Dunn |
| 17 February 2001 | Sunderland (1) | 0–1 | West Ham United (1) | Sunderland |
| Report | Kanouté File:Soccerball shade.svg 76' | Stadium: Stadium of Light Attendance: 36,005 Referee: Alan Wiley |
| 17 February 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | 4–0 | Stockport County (2) | Tottenham |
| King File:Soccerball shade.svg 5' Davies File:Soccerball shade.svg 30', File:Soccerball shade.svg 50' Flynn File:Soccerball shade.svg 44' (o.g.) |
Report | Stadium: White Hart Lane Attendance: 36,040 Referee: Clive Wilkes |
| 17 February 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers (3) | 2–2 | Wimbledon (2) | Wycombe |
| Simpson File:Soccerball shade.svg 72' Brown File:Soccerball shade.svg 80' |
Report | Williams File:Soccerball shade.svg 32' Agyemang File:Soccerball shade.svg 44' |
Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 9,650 Referee: Eddie Wolstenholme |
| 20 February 2001 Replay | Wimbledon (2) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (7–8 p) | Wycombe Wanderers (3) | London |
| Ainsworth File:Soccerball shade.svg 11' Gray File:Soccerball shade.svg 91' |
Report | Carroll File:Soccerball shade.svg 30' Simpson Yellow card Yellow-red card 68' McCarthy File:Soccerball shade.svg 120' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 9,464 Referee: Eddie Wolstenholme |
| 18 February 2001 | Arsenal (1) | 3–1 | Chelsea (1) | London |
| Henry File:Soccerball shade.svg 52' (pen.) Wiltord File:Soccerball shade.svg 74', File:Soccerball shade.svg 85' |
Report | Hasselbaink File:Soccerball shade.svg 62' | Stadium: Highbury Attendance: 38,096 Referee: Graham Barber |
| 18 February 2001 | Liverpool (1) | 4–2 | Manchester City (1) | Liverpool |
| Litmanen File:Soccerball shade.svg 7' (pen.) Heskey File:Soccerball shade.svg 13' Šmicer File:Soccerball shade.svg 54' (pen.) Babbel File:Soccerball shade.svg 85' |
Report | Kanchelskis File:Soccerball shade.svg 29' Goater File:Soccerball shade.svg 90' |
Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 36,231 Referee: Graham Poll |
Sixth round proper
Matches were played on 10 & 11 March. The most significant result of the round was Premier League side Leicester City's 2–1 home defeat to Division Two underdogs Wycombe Wanderers, who had only been in the Football League for eight seasons. Blackburn Rovers and Tranmere Rovers, the last remaining Division One sides in the competition, were eliminated at this stage by Arsenal and Liverpool respectively.
| Arsenal (1) | 3–0 | Blackburn Rovers (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Wiltord File:Soccerball shade.svg 2' Adams File:Soccerball shade.svg 5' Pires File:Soccerball shade.svg 36' |
Report |
| Leicester City (1) | 1–2 | Wycombe Wanderers (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Izzet File:Soccerball shade.svg 68' | Report | McCarthy File:Soccerball shade.svg 50' Essandoh File:Soccerball shade.svg 90' |
Semi-finals
Unlike earlier rounds, matches were played on neutral grounds on Sunday, 8 April 2001.
| Arsenal (1) | 2 – 1 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Vieira File:Soccerball shade.svg 33' Pires File:Soccerball shade.svg 74' |
Report | Doherty File:Soccerball shade.svg 14' |
| Wycombe Wanderers (3) | 1 – 2 | Liverpool (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan File:Soccerball shade.svg 88' | Report | Heskey File:Soccerball shade.svg 78' Fowler File:Soccerball shade.svg 83' |
Final
A 72nd-minute goal by Freddie Ljungberg looked to have won the trophy for Arsenal and ended their three-year trophy drought, but two late goals from Michael Owen gave the trophy to a Liverpool side who had already won the League Cup and would then go on to win the UEFA Cup as well. This success made Liverpool only the second side to win the FA Cup and League Cup in the same season - the first being Arsenal in 1993. This was the beginning of a streak in which Arsenal reached the final four times out of five, winning three of those.
| Arsenal | 1–2 | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Ljungberg File:Soccerball shade.svg 72' | Report | Owen File:Soccerball shade.svg 83', 88' |
Media coverage
In the United Kingdom, ITV were the free to air broadcasters for the fourth consecutive and final season before the BBC regained it while Sky Sports were the subscription broadcasters for the thirteenth consecutive season.[citation needed] The matches shown live on ITV Sport were:
- Newcastle United 1-1 Aston Villa (R3)
- Manchester United 0-1 West Ham United (R4)
- Liverpool 4-2 Manchester City (R5)
- Tranmere Rovers 2-4 Liverpool (QF)
- Wycombe Wanderers 1-2 Liverpool (SF)
- Arsenal 1-2 Liverpool (Final)
The matches shown live on Sky Sports were:
- Luton Town 1-0 Rushden & Diamonds (R1)
- Cardiff City 5-1 Bristol Rovers (R1)
- Nuneaton Borough 1-0 Stoke City (R1 Replay)
- Walsall 2-1 Barnet (R2)
- Blackpool 0-1 Yeovil Town (R2)
- Leyton Orient 3-2 Northwich Victoria (R2 Replay)
- Fulham 1-2 Manchester United (R3)
- Bradford City 0-1 Middlesbrough (R3)
- Leeds United 0-2 Liverpool (R4)
- Gillingham 2-4 Chelsea (R4)
- Kingstonian 0-1 Bristol City (R4 Replay)
- Sunderland 0-1 West Ham United (R5)
- Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea (R5)
- Tranmere Rovers 4-3 Southampton (R5 Replay)
- West Ham United 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur (QF)
- Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur (SF)
- Arsenal 1-2 Liverpool (Final)
The third round replay between Dagenham & Redbridge vs. Charlton Athletic was originally scheduled to be on Sky Sports on 17th January 2001, but because of a frozen pitch, the game was postponed.