Manchester City beat Manchester United 2-1 to clinch their fifth FA Youth Cup.
Tyrone Prosper William Samba opened the scoring for City in the 40th minute before Godwill Kukonki equalized in the 42nd minute.
Reigan Heskey’s late goal in the 87th minute broke the deadlock and sank United’s hopes, ultimately handing City the win and the trophy.
Both Pep Guardiola and Michael Carrick, who coach the City and United senior teams respectively, were in attendance.
The game was a repeat of when City defeated United 3-1 on aggregate in the FA Youth Cup final in 1986.
The young Citizens have also clinched the trophy in 2008 (defeating Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate), 3-2 against Chelsea again in a standalone final in 2020, and 4-0 against Leeds United in 2024.
In addition to their 5 titles, they have finished as runners-up 9 times (in 1979, 1980, 1989, 2006, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2025).
Manchester United has won the most FA Youth Cups, capturing the prestigious Under-18 trophy a record 11 times.
The Most Successful Clubs in the History of the FA Youth Cup:
Manchester United – 11 titles (Last won in 2022)
Chelsea – 9 titles (Last won in 2018)
Arsenal – 7 titles (Last won in 2009)
Manchester City – 5 titles (Last won in 2026)
Aston Villa – 5 titles (Last won in 2025)
