FA Cup 1980-81

The FA Cup 1980–81 was the 100th season of the world's oldest football knockout competition, The Football Association Challenge Cup, or FA Cup for short. The final saw Tottenham Hotspur defeat Manchester City in the first ever Wembley replay. The final also saw a memorable solo goal from Ricky Villa which was later voted the greatest goal ever scored at Wembley

First round proper
The first round of games were played on 22 November 1980. Replays were played mainly on 25 and 26 November, with a couple of games on 1 December.

Second Round Proper
The second round of games were intended to be played on 13 December 1980. Replays took place over 16–17 December with second replays needed in two cases.

Third round proper
The third round of games in the FA Cup were played on 3 January 1981. Replays took place over 6–7 January with second replays needed in two cases.

Fourth Round Proper
The fourth round of games were mainly played on 24 January 1981. Replays were played on 27 and 28 January.

Fifth Round Proper
The fifth set of games were all played on 14 February 1981. Two replays were played on 17 and 18 February.

Sixth Round Proper
The sixth round of FA Cup games were played on 7 March 1981. There were three replays, taken place over 10–11 March.

Semi-Finals
The matches were both played on 11 April 1981, with a replay on 15 April. Tottenham and Manchester City were victorious and reached the Final.

Final
The final was held at Wembley Stadium on 9 May 1981. The replay was held on 14 May 1981.