FA Cup trophy visits Northumberland ahead of Man City v Chelsea final
The FA Cup trophy has visited Northumberland ahead of Saturday’s final between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Manchester City and Chelsea will take part in the 2026 FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday afternoon, with City aiming to complete a domestic cup double after triumphing in March’s Carabao Cup final.
The Blues, meanwhile, overcame Leeds United in the semi-final and will be desperate to end a disappointing campaign on a high with their ninth FA Cup triumph - one that would move them clear in third place in the all-time FA Cup winners list.
Ahead of the final, though, the world’s most famous trophy made its journey across the country, with one of its stops being the Wheatridge Lakes & Dales Co-op shop in Seaton Delaval.
Employees and visitors at the shop were able to have their picture taken with both the men’s and women’s FA Cup trophies.
Damien McConville, Head of Commercial at Lakes & Dales Co-op, said: “It was fantastic to see so many people from the local community coming into store to see The Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup.
“There was a real buzz throughout the day, and it was brilliant to help bring a piece of footballing history to Seaton Delaval ahead of the finals at Wembley.”
Manchester City could complete a men’s and women’s FA Cup double this season if they are victorious in both competitions.
City’s Women’s side, coincidentally, defeated Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup last weekend with an extra-time win at Stamford Bridge.
They will face Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday 31 May at Wembley.