FA Cup Match: Sunderland 1-0 Leeds (FA Cup final)
Date Played: May 1973

On a grey afternoon in May 1973, all conquering Leeds United turned up for the formality of winning the FA Cup. Sunderland however was a second division team who were going to put up a fierce fight. Leeds made all the early play, but did not seriously trouble the Sunderland goal. Sunderland’s first real attack came after 30 minutes when Kerr’s shot was tipped over the bar by David Harvey. Vic Halom, at the near post, flicked on the resulting corner. The ball reached the unmarked Ian Porterfield, who struggled to control it. Jim Montgomery’s performance in the Sunderland goal may have been unusual, but it was effective. Leeds continued to press forward and attack. Trevor Cherry had an effort disallowed, and Billy Bremner was denied a penalty decision. Then in the 65th minute, Monty pulled off a double save that became part of FA Cup history, arguably the greatest save in the FA Cup of all time.

FA Cup Match: Leeds 0-0 Wimbledon
Date Played: 25th January 1975
Reigning champions Leeds united played host to a side of Southern league part timers named Wimbledon. The Dons had already caused a major upset by beating Burnley and they were looking to do the same here. Wimbledon survived the early onslaught and when they began to press forward, attackers Somers and Connell unnerved the Leeds defence with their direct approach. Despite their superiority in the second period, Leeds were unable to increase the pace of their game. The swirling gail upset their passing play and their fiery midfielder Billy Bremner cut a forlorn figure as he was brilliantly marked out of the match by Rice of Wimbledon. Leeds were awarded a penalty late on in the match, however it was well saved by Dickie Guy in the Wimbledon goal.

West Ham 2-0 Fulham
Date Played – May 1975
The 1975 all London FA Cup final encounter between West Ham United and Fulham FC was full of the romance of the FA Cup. Fulham were at Wembley for the first time and boasted the talents of former England stars Bobby Moore and Alan Mullery in their line up. After a thrilling and entertaining cup tie, the Hammers won the game 2-0, both goals came from Alan Taylor, a 21 years old striker they had signed from Rochdale only seven months prior the final.