Manchester City have secured a significant financial reward after defeating Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley Stadium to claim the 2025/26 FA Cup final. The victory not only ended City's run of two consecutive final losses but also earned them a substantial sum from the competition's prize pool.
Match Summary
The first half ended goalless as both sides struggled to break the deadlock under the sunny afternoon at the iconic venue. The breakthrough came in the 72nd minute when Ghanaian winger Antoine Semenyo fired a fine strike past Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, giving City the lead they would hold until the final whistle.
This victory marked Manchester City's ninth FA Cup triumph, ending a streak of defeats in the previous two finals against Manchester United and Crystal Palace. For Chelsea, the loss extended their unfortunate run of consecutive final defeats at Wembley to seven, dating back to the 2019 Carabao Cup final loss to City.
Prize Money Breakdown
According to The Football Association, both teams entered the final having already earned £2,024,500 each by winning all five matches on their path to the showpiece event. The winners received an additional £2,120,000, while the runners-up were awarded £1,060,000.
In total, Manchester City pocketed £4,144,500 for their FA Cup triumph, while Chelsea collected £3,084,500 for finishing as runners-up. These figures include winnings accumulated from the third round onwards.
The financial windfall adds to City's successful season, as Pep Guardiola's side continues to dominate English football.
