Tottenham has won the FA Cup 8 times, which places them joint-third (along with Manchester United and others) among all clubs, behind only Arsenal (14) and ahead of many big names. They are also remarkably successful in finals, having reached the final 9 times and won 8 of them (their only loss came in 1987 against Coventry City).
Spurs have produced a good deal of FA Cup legends, from iconic players to unforgettable nights at Wembley. Some are still discussed to this very day. In much the same way that fans can stock up on LoL RP on Eneba to chase virtual glory in League of Legends, Spurs supporters still chase the memories of those Cup triumphs.
1901 — A historic win as the only non-League club to lift the trophy since the Football League began (beating Sheffield United in a replay).
1921
1961
1962 (back-to-back wins)
1967
1981
1982 (back-to-back again)
1991 (their most recent FA Cup triumph, beating Nottingham Forest 2-1).
One of the most memorable FA Cup finals for Tottenham Hotspur fans is the 1981 final against Manchester City — especially the replay, which delivered pure drama and one of the greatest goals in Wembley history. The original match on May 9, 1981 (the 100th FA Cup final), ended in a tense 1-1 draw after extra time. Tommy Hutchison put City ahead, but his own goal levelled it for Spurs late on. The replay five days later (May 14) was electric. Spurs won 3-2, with Ricky Villa scoring a stunning individual goal in the 76th minute — weaving past four defenders before slotting home what many still call one of the best FA Cup final goals ever. It capped a comeback after City had taken the lead again.
Another hugely memorable one is the 1991 FA Cup final against Nottingham Forest (2-1 win). It was Spurs’ eighth (and last) FA Cup triumph, securing a record at the time. The match is remembered for Paul Gascoigne’s explosive (but short-lived) performance — he was stretchered off injured after reckless tackles — and the dramatic extra-time winner via an own-goal by Des Walker. It also came after Gazza’s iconic free-kick in the semi-final against Arsenal.
The 1960s were particularly dominant, with three wins in seven seasons, helping establish Spurs as a major cup force during that era. The club has a proud record in the competition, including achieving the League and FA Cup Double in 1961 (the first in the 20th century).
In more recent decades, however, their FA Cup form has been much quieter — their last final appearance was in 1991, and in the last 20+ years (including the 2020s up to now), they’ve not gone deep consistently, often exiting in earlier rounds despite strong squads.
