FA Cup Match: Spurs 3-2 Manchester City
Date Played: May 1981

In the opening minutes, Ardiles was brought crashing down by a tackle from Gerry Gow. After seven minutes, Ardiles once again beat two defenders and his drive rebounded off Steve Archibald, whose shot was parried by Joe Corrigan. Ricky Villa followed it up by slotting home the rebound. Three minutes after, Ray Ransons free kick for City was only half cleared, and Tommy Hutchinson neatly headed the ball sideways to Steve Mackenzie, who brilliantly volleyed from the edge of the box to level the scores. Glenn Hoddle hit the post few minutes later. In the 52nd minute, Dave Bennett dribbled into the Tottenham area and was fouled by Paul Miller and Chris Hughton. Kevin Reeve scored the penalty and the score was 2-1. With twenty minutes remaining, Hoddle chipped into the box and Garth Crooks stabbed the equalizer home for Spurs. Ricky Villa went past four defenders and scored a great goal with only minutes remaining.

FA Cup Match: Spurs 1-1 QPR
Date Played: 22nd May 1982
Tottenham reached the FA Cup final once again and were intent on holding on to the trophy. In the eighth minute, Mickey Hazard, nearly gave Spurs the lead as Steve Archibald latched on to his floated cross and twisted an effort past Hucker’s far post. Spurs created chance after chance only to be denied by Hucker. Spurs back four were rarely troubled, due to an early injury to Rangers striker, Clive Allen. Spurs almost went down just before the end of the half. In the second half, play became bogged down in midfield, with Tottenham growing increasing frustrated at their inability to beat the splendid Hucker. Hoddle struck in the second period of extra time. Dispossessing Waddock midway inside rangers half, he swapped passes with Roberts and finally beat Hucker with a 20 yard drive that took a deflection of Currie.
Rangers reply was swift and decisive. Six minutes later, Stainrod’s long throw was flicked on by Hazell and Fenwick headed past Clemence from point blank range.