13 May 2006
VIDEO: The FA Cup Final 2006
Watch Liverpool roar back from 2-0 down to West Ham in a classic Cup Final that went to penalties.
13 May 2006
VIDEO: Liverpool v West Ham United preview

Watch the full preview programme featuring goal action and interviews ahead of The FA Cup Final


The FA Cup Final
3pm, Saturday 13 May 2006
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Winning club receives £1,000,000
Listen Live with TheFA.com

Liverpool

3-3

West Ham United

Cisse 32
Gerrard 54, 90+1

 

Carragher og 21
Ashton 28
Konchesky 64

Liverpool win 3-1 on penalties

Referee: Alan Wiley
Assistants: *Ceri Richards and Darren Cann
(*Original Assistant Referee Peter Kirkup woke up with a with a stye in his eye on the morning of the match, which affected his vision. He was replaced by Premier League Select Group Assistant Ref, Ceri Richards)
Fourth Official: Phil Dowd.

Team Colours
Liverpool: Red shirts, Red shorts, Red socks
West Ham United: White shirts, White shorts, White Socks

Dressing Rooms
Liverpool: North dressing room
West Ham United: South dressing room 

Guest of Honour: Prince William

For a seating plan of the Millennium Stadium, click here.

To win an Mitre Meteor FA Cup Football and a full set of Draw Certificates click here

Semi-Final Highlights

23 April 2006
VIDEO: Middlesbrough 0-1 West Ham

Marlon Harewood fired the Hammers through to their first FA Cup Final in 26 years.
22 April 2006
VIDEO: Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool

Click here to watch Liverpool knock out Chelsea at Old Trafford, with Riise and Garcia bagging the two vital goals.


Cup Final build-up
3 May 2006
Unlucky 13 for Reds?

We look back on Liverpool's 12 Cup Final appearances. Hammers fans will be hoping it's unlucky 13 this time round. 
26 April 2006
Reds win dress rehearsal

Just days after booking their Final spots, Liverpool gained a psycological advantage by beating West Ham at Upton Park.

25 April 2006
Hammers fans salute boss

After leading West Ham back into the Premier League, Alan Pardew is the toast of Upton Park for reaching the Cup Final.


Travel Information

Football fans heading for the FA Cup final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff are being advised by the Highways Agency to check their route for possible delays before they travel and to allow plenty of time for their journeys.

Motorways and major roads leading to Cardiff are likely to be busy both before and after the game on Saturday 13 May. The match between Liverpool and West Ham United is due to kick off at 15:00 BST.

Supporters heading south from Liverpool are advised to use the M6, M5, M4 and then cross into Wales via the M4 or M48 Severn Crossings.

This is because of resurfacing work on the M50 in Worcestershire and the A40 in Monmouthshire which is likely to cause delays.

Supporters heading west from London on the M4 are advised of narrow lanes and 50 mph speed limit between Junctions 18 - 19 (Bath/Bristol) because of works to install a new driver information system.

On the M48 Severn Bridge, there are narrow lanes and 40 mph speed limit on the bridge during cable inspections.

Drivers are reminded that both the M48 Severn Bridge and M4 Second Severn Crossing are tolled on the westward direction, and that only cash can be accepted as payment.

The Highways Agency, which manages motorways and major roads in England, advises drivers to check their travel routes in advance, and to keep up-to-date with the latest road conditions using travel bulletins on radio while they are on the road.

Drivers can get up-to-the-minute advice about roadworks and travelling conditions on the English motorway and trunk road network by phoning the Highways Agency Information Line on 08457 504030. Information is also available on the web at http://www.highways.gov.uk