# FA Youth Cup Finals of the 1970s

FA Youth Cup Finals from 1970 to 1979.

## 1978–79: Millwall v. Manchester City (0–0 and 2–0, 2–0 aggregate)

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Millwall :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| — | GK | ENG | Peter Gleasure |
| — | GK | ENG | John Helps |
| — | DF | ENG | David Martin |
| — | DF | ENG | Phil Coleman |
| — | DF | ENG | Ian Gale |
| — | DF | ENG | David Gregory |
| — | DF | ENG | Paul Roberts |
| — | DF | ENG | Paul Robinson |
| — | MF | EIR | Andy Massey |
| — | MF | ENG | Chris Dibble |
| — | MF | ENG | Dave Mehmet |
| — | MF | EIR | Tony Kinsella |
| — | MF | EIR | Kevin O'Callaghan |
| — | FW | SCO | Alan McKenna |
| — | FW | ENG | Dean Horrix |
| — | DF | ENG | Tony Dark |
| — | DF | ENG | David Hockley |
| — | FW | ENG | Wayne Shepherd |
Manchester City :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | Alex Williams |
| 2 | DF | ENG | Gary Fitzgerald |
| 3 | DF | ENG | Dick Cunningham |
| 4 | DF | ENG | Nicky Reid |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Tommy Caton |
| 6 | MF | ENG | Ross McGinn |
| 7 | MF | ENG | McClure |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Leigh |
| 9 | MF | ENG | Clive Wilson |
| 10 | FW | ENG | Steve Kinsey |
| 11 | FW | ENG | Kevin Glendon |

## 1977–78: Crystal Palace v. Aston Villa (1–0)

* On April 27, 1978, the FA Youth Cup Final was played at Highbury over only one leg.
Attendance:4,962
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Crystal Palace :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | David Fry |
| 2 | DF | ENG | Chris Sparks |
| 3 | DF | ENG | Kevin Dare |
| 4 | DF | ENG | Terry Fenwick |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Billy Gilbert |
| 6 | MF | WAL | Peter Nicholas |
| 7 | FW | ENG | Les Carter |
| 8 | MF | EIR | Jerry Murphy |
| 9 | FW | WAL | Steve Lovell |
| 10 | MF | ENG | Steve MacKenzie |
| 11 | FW | ENG | Vince Hilaire |
| sub | DF | ENG | Neil Banfield |
Aston Villa :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | Mark Kendall |
| 2 | DF | ENG | Neil Morgan |
| 3 | DF | ENG | Colin Gibson |
| 4 | DF | ENG | Gary Williams |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Brendan Ormsby |
| 6 | MF | SCO | Ian Hendry |
| 7 | MF | ENG | Lee Jenkins |
| 8 | FW | SCO | John Capaldi |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Ivor Linton |
| 10 | FW | ENG | Adrian O'Dowd |
| 11 | FW | ENG | Gary Shaw |
| sub | | ENG | Alan Ollis |
* Scorer for Crystal Palace; Terry Fenwick.

## 1976–77: Crystal Palace v. Everton (1–0 aggregate)

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Crystal Palace :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | David Fry |
| 2 | DF | ENG | Terry Fenwick |
| 3 | DF | ENG | Kenny Sansom |
| 4 | DF | ENG | Billy Gilbert |
| 5 | MF | EIR | Jerry Murphy |
| 6 | MF | ENG | Steve Brennan |
| 7 | MF | WAL | Peter Nicholas |
| 8 | FW | WAL | Steve Lovell |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Vince Hilaire |
| 10 | FW | ENG | Steve Leahy |
Everton :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | DF | SCO | Billy Russell |
| 2 | DF | ENG | Ray Deakin |
| 3 | DF | WAL | Kevin Ratcliffe |
| 4 | DF | ENG | Mark Higgins |
| 5 | MF | ENG | Steve McMahon |
| 6 | FW | SCO | Ross Jack |
| 7 | FW | SCO | Joe McBride |
* Scorer for Crystal Palace; Terry Fenwick.

## 1975–76: West Bromwich Albion v. Wolverhampton Wanderers (2–0 and 3–0, 5–0 aggregate)

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
West Bromwich Albion :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | Mark Grew |
| 2 | DF | ENG | Tony Cooper |
| 3 | DF | ENG | Derek Statham |
| 4 | DF | ENG | John Loveridge |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Brian Clarke |
| 6 | MF | ENG | Martyn Davies |
| 7 | MF | ENG | Steve Lynex |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Colin Gregson |
| 9 | FW | WAL | Mark Trenter |
| 10 | FW | ENG | Wayne Hughes |
| 11 | MF | ENG | Kevin Summerfield |
| Sub | MF | ENG | Derek Hood |
Wolverhampton Wanderers :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | Tony Walker |
| 2 | DF | ENG | Mark Duncombe |
| 3 | DF | ENG | Gary Tysall |
| 4 | MF | ENG | Paul Moss |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Bob Hazell |
| 6 | DF | WAL | George Berry |
| 7 | MF | ENG | Chindha Singh |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Martin Patching |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Steve Crompton |
| 10 | FW | ENG | Ken Todd |
| 11 | MF | SCO | John Black |
| Sub | | ENG | Martin Loftus |

## 1974–75: Ipswich Town v. West Ham United (3–1 and 2–0, 5–1 aggregate)
### Second leg

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Ipswich Town :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| — | MF | SCO | John Wark |
| — | FW | ENG | Keith Bertschin |
| — | FW | ENG | David Geddis |
| — | MF | SCO | Tommy O'Neill |
West Ham United :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | David Danson |
| 2 | | ENG | Chris Smith |
| 3 | | ENG | Tony Tuddenham (Capt.) |
| 4 | | ENG | Derek Fraser |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Alvin Martin |
| 6 | | ENG | John Domfe |
| 7 | | ENG | Malcolm Hill |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Alan Curbishley |
| 9 | | ENG | Terry Sharpe |
| 10 | FW | ENG | Geoff Pike |
| 11 | MF | ENG | Paul Brush |
| Sub | MF | ENG | Terry Hurlock |

## 1973–74: Tottenham v. Huddersfield Town (1–1 and 1–0, 2–1 aggregate)

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Tottenham Hotspur :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | Ian Cranstone |
| 2 | DF | ENG | Ian Smith |
| 3 | DF | ENG | Micky Stead |
| 4 | DF | ENG | Andy Keeley |
| 5 | DF | WAL | Wayne Cegielski |
| 6 | MF | ENG | Gary Anderson |
| 7 | MF | NIR | Noel Brotherston |
| 8 | MF | SCO | Neil McNab |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Chris Jones |
| 10 | FW | ENG | Roger Gibbins |
| 11 | MF | ENG | John Margerrison |
Huddersfield Town :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | Dick Taylor |
| 2 | DF | SCO | Alan Sweeney |
| 3 | DF | ENG | Paul Garner |
| 4 | DF | ENG | Stephen Barrett |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Peter Hart |
| 6 | MF | ENG | Martin Fowler |
| 7 | MF | ENG | Lloyd Maitland |
| 8 | FW | ENG | Bob Mountain |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Bob Newton |
| 10 | FW | ENG | Dave Nicholls |
| 11 | MF | ENG | Francis Firth |
| sub | | ENG | Paul Cooper |

## 1972–73: Ipswich Town v. Bristol City (3–0 and 1–1, 4–1 aggregate)
### First leg

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Ipswich Town :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | SCO | David McKellar |
| 2 | DF | SCO | George Burley |
| 3 | DF | WAL | Les Tibbott |
| 4 | DF | ENG | John Stirk |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Gary Russo |
| 6 | DF | ENG | John Peddelty |
| 7 | MF | ENG | Tommy Parkin |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Eric Gates |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Robin Turner |
| 10 | FW | ENG | Steve Vale |
| 11 | MF | SCO | Kenny Taylor |
| Sub | DF | ENG | Dale Roberts |
Bristol City :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | Bob Wardle |
| 2 | MF | ENG | Martyn Rogers |
| 3 | DF | | Billy Milne |
| 4 | DF | ENG | Steve Harding |
| 5 | DF | | Paul Crowley |
| 6 | DF | | David Brown |
| 7 | DF | | Paul Sneddon |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Gary Collier |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Colin Lee |
| 10 | FW | | Kevin Prue |
| 11 | MF | | Vivian Fear |
| Sub | MF | SCO | John Bain |

### Second leg

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Bristol City :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | Bob Wardle |
| 2 | MF | ENG | Martyn Rogers |
| 3 | DF | | Billy Milne |
| 4 | DF | ENG | Steve Harding |
| 5 | DF | | Paul Crowley |
| 6 | DF | | David Brown |
| 7 | MF | | Brian McNeill |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Gary Collier |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Colin Lee |
| 10 | FW | | Kevin Prue |
| 11 | MF | | Vivian Fear |
Ipswich Town :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | SCO | David McKellar |
| 2 | DF | SCO | George Burley |
| 3 | DF | WAL | Les Tibbott |
| 4 | DF | ENG | John Stirk |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Gary Russo |
| 6 | DF | ENG | John Peddelty |
| 7 | MF | ENG | Tommy Parkin |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Eric Gates |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Robin Turner |
| 10 | FW | ENG | Steve Vale |
| 11 | MF | SCO | Kenny Taylor |
| Sub | FW | SCO | Paul Adams |

## 1971–72: Aston Villa v. Liverpool (1–0 and 4–2, 5–2 aggregate)

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Aston Villa :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | SCO | Jake Findlay |
| 2 | DF | ENG | John Gidman |
| 3 | DF | SCO | Bob McDonald |
| 4 | MF | ENG | Alan Little |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Roy Stark |
| 6 | DF | ENG | Brian Melling |
| 7 | MF | SCO | Brian Gray |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Doug George |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Tony Betts |
| 10 | FW | ENG | Brian Little |
| 11 | FW | SCO | Mike Brady |
| Sub | FW | ENG | Dave Smith |
Liverpool :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | Steve Jameson |
| 2 | DF | ENG | Brian Kettle |
| 3 | DF | ENG | Bob Johnston |
| 4 | MF | ENG | Joe James |
| 5 | DF | ENG | John Higham |
| 6 | MF | ENG | Kevin Kewley |
| 7 | MF | ENG | Phil Thompson |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Tommy Gore |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Derek Brownbill |
| 10 | FW | ENG | Tommy Tynan |
| 11 | MF | EIR | Tommy Maguire |
| Sub | FW | ENG | Neil Singleton |

## 1970–71: Arsenal v. Cardiff City (0–0 and 2–0, 2–0 aggregate)
### First leg

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Arsenal :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | Graham Horn |
| 2 | DF | ENG | Dave Donaldson |
| 3 | DF | ENG | Micky Shovelar |
| 4 | MF | ENG | David Price |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Brendon Batson |
| 6 | MF | ENG | Jim de Garis |
| 7 | FW | ENG | Brian Hornsby |
| 8 | MF | WAL | Charlie Newton |
| 9 | FW | WAL | Paul Davies |
| 10 | MF | ENG | Terry Burton |
| 11 | FW | ENG | Tony Waring |
| 12 | FW | ENG | Kevin Kennerley |
Cardiff City :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | WAL | John Williams |
| 2 | DF | WAL | Phil Dwyer |
| 3 | DF | WAL | Jimmy Hobby |
| 4 | MF | SCO | Billy Kellock |
| 5 | DF | ENG | John Impey (c) |
| 6 | DF | WAL | Alan Shaw |
| 7 | FW | WAL | Bryan Rees |
| 8 | FW | SCO | Jimmy McInch |
| 9 | FW | WAL | Alan Couch |
| 10 | FW | WAL | George Gibbs |
| 11 | FW | WAL | Nigel Rees |
| 12 | MF | WAL | Peter Davies |

### Second leg

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Arsenal :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ENG | Graham Horn |
| 2 | DF | ENG | Dave Donaldson |
| 3 | DF | ENG | Micky Shovelar |
| 4 | MF | ENG | David Price |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Brendon Batson |
| 6 | MF | ENG | Jim de Garis |
| 7 | FW | ENG | Brian Hornsby |
| 8 | MF | WAL | Charlie Newton |
| 9 | FW | WAL | Paul Davies |
| 10 | MF | ENG | Terry Burton |
| 11 | FW | ENG | Kevin Kennerley |
Cardiff City :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | WAL | John Williams |
| 2 | DF | WAL | Phil Dwyer |
| 3 | DF | WAL | Jimmy Hobby |
| 4 | MF | SCO | Billy Kellock |
| 5 | DF | ENG | John Impey (c) |
| 6 | DF | WAL | Alan Shaw |
| 7 | FW | WAL | Bryan Rees |
| 8 | FW | SCO | Jimmy McInch |
| 9 | FW | WAL | Alan Couch |
| 10 | FW | WAL | George Gibbs |
| 11 | FW | WAL | Nigel Rees |
| 12 | MF | WAL | Peter Davies |

## 1969–70: Tottenham Hotspur v. Coventry City (1–0 and 0–1, 1–1 aggregate, replay 2–2 and 2nd replay 1–0)

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Tottenham Hotspur :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| — | GK | ENG | Barry Daines |
| — | DF | NZL | Bobby Almond |
| — | DF | ENG | Eddie Jones |
| — | DF | ENG | Mike Dillon |
| — | MF | ENG | Steve Perryman |
| — | DF | ENG | William Edwards |
| — | MF | ENG | John Oliver |
| — | MF | SCO | Graeme Souness |
| — | FW | ENG | Mike Flanagan |
| — | FW | ENG | Ray Clarke |
| — | | ENG | Ron Gibson |
Coventry City :
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| — | GK | ENG | David Icke |
| — | DF | ENG | Alan Dugdale |
| — | DF | EIR | Jimmy Holmes |
| — | MF | WAL | Colin Randell |
| — | MF | ENG | Dennis Mortimer |
| — | MF | ENG | Mick McGuire |
| — | MF | ENG | Bobby Parker {{Football team player|no=|nat=Wales|name= pos=MF |
| — | MF | SCO | John Stevenson |
| — | FW | ENG | Alan Green |