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Manchester United are set to go head-to-head with Manchester City in the all-important FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Got your tickets? Book return coach travel, alongside fellow United fans, from Manchester Coach Station. Travel in style with Wembley's official events coach provider, and make sure you arrive in plenty of time to catch all the action.

Find out more on the Wembley Stadium website .

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• National Express is the official coach provider for Wembley Stadium
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• Return tickets are priced at £48 per adult and £45 per child.
• All coaches will pick-up and drop-off from Manchester Coach Station.
• All coaches will arrive into Green Parking to the east of the Stadium. Please refer to the map overleaf for context. All walk routes from the coach parks are signposted to guide you to the stadium.
• Please keep hold of your matchday tickets. Spectators will be asked to provide proof of their coach booking when re-boarding the services post-match.
• Customers are reminded that coaches will depart from the Stadium within 1 hour following the event. Please make your way promptly back to your coach post-match, to avoid delay to departure or missing your return journey home.

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For more information, please read the full policy  from Wembley Stadium. 

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You can find a list of accessible coach stops on our Accessibility page .

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The Official Coach Supplier to Wembley, National Express is the easiest and most convenient way to travel to the stadium.  Dropping you directly at the stadium from over 50 locations around the UK, it’s a great way to avoid the stress of car parking or rushing for the train.  

You’ll also enjoy the peace of mind of a guaranteed seat home. And they’ll even wait if your event overruns – so you don’t need to worry about missing a moment of the action.     To book a Wembley Express to your next event, just visit the National Express website or call 08717 81 81 81.  

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Osc travel club information re 2023/2024 season :-.

The Travel Club arrange coach travel only (NOT MATCH TICKETS) to every away game apart from Champions League games and Man Utd. We do NOT arrange travel to any Home fixtures at ETIHAD stadium nor provide travel to the Women's games.

We now have a card reader and take payment at the time of booking by card payment going forward.

NOTE NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED ON ANY OF OUR COACHES AND NO SMOKING OR VAPING IS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME.

Disabled fans are welcomed on our coaches but please note that we only have wheelchair lifts/access on board one of our coaches for 2 wheelchairs. Passengers may thus be required to walk a few steps and get up a few stairs. If you are looking for travel and are completely wheelchair bound / unable to walk please contact me prior to booking to see if we can get a coach with disabled lift and wheelchair space on board but this is not guaranteed. DO NOT BOOK WITH US UNLESS I AM ADVISED RE PASSENGERS UNABLE TO WALK ONTO THE COACH...

PLEASE NOTE THAT SEATS MUST BE PAID FOR AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.  NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN UNLESS THE COACH IS FULL AND WE ARE ABLE TO RESELL SEATS FROM A WAITING LIST.

Travel details for upcoming games:- 

FA Cup Final - Wembley.   PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ...  NOW SOLD OUT....

Man Utd v Man City –  Sat 25 May 2024 KO 3pm. 

We are running one single decker and one double decker coach to this game. Like last year, it is a problem with firms wanting fortunes to hire a coach. If you don't travel every week you will need to buy travel directly from the club when purchasing your ticket.  

Cost - £50 Adults; £45 under 16/Over 65.  

Leaving - Moston 6.15am, stadium from GREY CAR PARK C NOT BLUE CAR PARK  (ie where away coaches normally park) at 6.30am, Town 6.45am and Aldi/Crispins 6.45am.

Stadium pickup confirmed for the Grey car park C which is where the away Coaches normally park.  You can leave your car there during the day but spaces are limited. Please park sensibly to allow the coaches easy access in and out of the area !  Access via Ashton New Road and Gate 7

NOTE NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IN THE EVENT THAT YOU CANNOT MAKE IT UNLESS WE CAN RE SELL THE SEATS ELSEWHERE. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF YOUR BOOKING.  

To book a seat please text John Morgan on 07970 436920 or e-mail [email protected] .  If I don't answer the mobile just leave a message and I will come back to you as soon as I can. 

Insurance forms to be in by 18 May (branches only)

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Spurs v Man City –  Tues 14 May 2024 KO 8pm.  NOW SOLD OUT SORRY

We are running 1 single decker coach to and from this fixture as the decker is already booked out sadly. 

Cost - £30 Adults; £25 Under 16/Over 65.  

Leaving - Moston 11.15am, Stadium 11.30am FROM YELLOW CAR PARK ie THE MAIN ENTRANCE ON ASHTON NEW ROAD, Chorlton St 11.45am, Aldi/Crispins 12 noon.

We are stopping at a pub en route in Potters Bar if all goes to plan before heading to the Stadium.  Also note MCFC FV will be filming on the coach going down.

NOTE NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IN THE EVENT THAT YOU CANNOT MAKE IT UNLESS WE CAN RE SELL THE SEATS ELSEWHERE.   

To book a seat please call John Morgan on 07970 436920 or e-mail [email protected] .  If I don't answer the mobile just leave a message and I will come back to you as soon as I can. 

Insurance forms to be in by 7 May (branches only)

Additional Useful Information :-

You are looking for a white "Mostonian" branded coach.  Normally a double decker coach.

Pick up points (apart from Wembley games) :-

Moston - adjacent to the Asda petrol station at the bottom of Moston Lane close to the corner of Rochdale Road.

Stadium - Blue Car Park G off Alan Turing Way. Post code M11 4DW.

Town - outside The Church Pub (formerly known as Churchills Pub) or as close to as possible half way down Chorlton Street. Post Code M1 3HN

Aldi / Crispins - Bus stop outside Aldi (former Crispins Social Club) - Lloyd Street before the junction with Platt Lane. Post Code M14 7LA.

Please note that it is ILLEGAL to take alcohol on coaches travelling to and from sporting events. 

SMOKING IS ALSO NOT PERMITTED ON THE COACH AT ANY TIME.

Coach seats are not allocated - it is First Come, First Served.

Branches are reminded to submit insurance forms to John if running their own bus to games (7 days before the game. Europe NOT included)

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(Please note: If i am unable to answer your call please leave me a message and i will ring you back as soon as i can.) 

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FA Cup final: Manchester United's road to Wembley

Manchester United are through to the FA Cup final where they will face their bitter rivals Manchester City. 

Erik ten Hag's team are looking to land their second piece of silverware at Wembley, having already won the Carabao Cup earlier this season. 

They also have the extra motivation of being able to prevent City from winning a possible Treble — an achievement the Red Devils famously managed in 1999. 

Ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final, we take a look at United's route to Wembley. 

Third round — Manchester United 3-1 Everton

United's journey to the famous arch began with a home match against Premier League opposition in the form of Everton. 

The hosts took the lead after just four minutes when Marcus Rashford's pace gave him the space to deliver a cross that Antony converted. Ten minutes later, Conor Coady equalised for the Blues

Another dangerous cross from Rashford in the second half saw Coady put the ball in his own net. The England forward completed the scoring from the penalty spot in added time. 

Fourth round — Manchester United 3-1 Reading

Reading ended up being relegated from the Championship but they made life tough for United at Old Trafford. 

The scoring was not opened until early in the second half when Antony released Casemiro, who dinked the ball home. Four minutes later the midfielder scored a second with a deflected long-range effort. 

Things got worse for Reading when Andy Carroll was sent off and Fred quickly scored a third. Though the Royals pulled one back through Amadou Mbengue, United were through comfortably in the end. 

Fifth round — Manchester United 3-1 West Ham

The last 16 saw the Red Devils back up against Premier League opposition as West Ham visited Old Trafford. 

For the first time in this FA Cup run, United found themselves behind after Said Benrahma smashed home to give the Hammers the lead early in the second-half. 

With 13 minutes remaining, a corner was headed into his own net by West Ham's Nayed Aguerd to trigger a comeback. Alejandro Garnacho put United ahead in stoppage time with a brilliant curled finish before Fred sealed victory. 

Quarter-finals — Manchester United 3-1 Fulham

The quarter-finals saw another home game against a Premier League side and another 3-1 victory in which the opposition took a second-half lead. 

Fulham looked like they could pull off a shock when Aleksandar Mitrovic put them ahead but he would be sent off later in the half for rowing with the ref after Willian received a red card for handling on the line. 

Bruno Fernandes converted the resulting penalty to make it even with 15 minutes left. Marcel Sabitzer flicked home to put the hosts ahead soon later and Fernandes completed the scoring with his second. 

Semi-finals — Manchester United 0-0 Brighton (7-6 on penalties)

The semi-finals at Wembley saw United play away from home for the first time in this FA Cup run as they met Roberto De Zerbi's high-flying Brighton. 

It was the Seagulls who had the better of the 90 minutes and extra-time and David de Gea kept his side in the game with saves from Alexis Mac Allister and Julio Enciso. 

The clash went to penalties with the first six from both teams being converted. Eventually, Brighton's Solly March skied an effort over and Victor Lindelof took the opportunity to set up a first Manchester derby in the FA Cup final.

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Here’s everything you need to know if you’re planning on joining us at Wembley Stadium.

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Our Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final sees us face Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 23 April, 4.30pm kick-off. So, here’s everything you need to know before tickets go on sale.

How much is a ticket?

Ticket prices vary depending on where in Wembley Stadium you would like to sit:

*Safe standing is only available to those aged 12 and over.  **Must have previously registered an in-date copy of PIP/DLA with the club.

Any restricted view seats are priced at £10 less.

The family area is located in block 548 , where a maximum of two adults are permitted to accompany one Under-18 in this area. All supporters under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a full-paying adult and no children under two are permitted entry into Wembley stadium.   

A maximum of ten tickets can be bought together in any one transaction. If you’re intending to purchase tickets for yourself and guests who aren’t all in the same purchasing window, and you need to all sit together, find out more here .

Tickets are not refundable or exchangeable , and changes to bookings are not possible.

When can I buy?

Tickets will go back on sale to all season ticket holders, 1901 Club members and MyAlbion+ members. Season ticket holders in priority windows one and two can continue to buy up to two guest tickets from Friday 14 April at 9am. Season ticket holders in priority windows three and four will then have an opportunity on their own on sale dates, subject to availability.

Priority groups are based on loyalty points, season ticket holders can check their priority group by logging in and clicking here .

You will receive five  loyalty points for this match. 

What’s the best way to buy?

• Online - Bookings online are free , with instant delivery to your inbox. All tickets are available to download straight into your Apple/Android wallet! Print-at-home tickets cost £2.50 each.
• By Phone – any ticket bought over the phone will be subject to a £3 booking fee per ticket.

Please note tickets aren’t available to book in person .

How can I travel to Wembley Stadium?

Brighton & Hove Albion's official transport provider, Seagull Travel is running coaches to Wembley from over 100 pick-ups covering Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. 

Book your coach space here.

We recommend using Seagull Travel or public transport to travel to Wembley.

However, car and supporter coach parking will be available to book online via Wembley.

What do I need to know as a disabled fan?

Disabled supporters can buy tickets on the dates listed in the on sale table.

You must have previously registered an in-date copy of PIP/DLA with the club. Ambulant disabled supporters who’ve not registered these documents, who require seats with less steps, are advised to book in Level 1 close to rows 30 and 31. 

Disabled seating prices are only available in the areas detailed below:

Wheelchair Spaces 

We've had 100 wheelchair spaces allocated to us, 90 in the Lower Tier and 10 in the Upper Tier located in the below blocks:

Accessible Seating

• Step-free access seats are positioned on Level 1 in rows 30 and 31.  
• Front row seats in Level 1, Row 1 in Blocks 134-141. 
• Additional ambulant disabled seats have been held in Level 5, Blocks 543-548.

Wembley operates a free-of-charge system for personal commentary receivers with either a headset or a mini-induction loop so that commentary is available for those with visual impairments. These can be used anywhere within the seating bowl.  

Is there hospitality available?

If you’re interested in purchasing hospitality for this fixture, find out more about Club Wembley here . Please note that hospitality packages aren’t sold on ad-hoc bases.

What are the ticket terms and conditions?

Tickets are sold as instructed by The Football Association and as per the terms and conditions of sale.

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S ir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are working hard to change things behind the scenes at Manchester United and one of those will be implemented for the FA Cup final, according to reports.

United face local rivals Manchester City in the May 25 showdown at Wembley, in what will be their only chance at ending the season on a high after a miserable campaign.

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Manchester United banish Wembley demons thanks to newfound nous

Defeat to Chelsea in last year’s FA Cup final stood Marc Skinner’s side in good stead to win their first major trophy

I n the words of Julius Caesar, “experience is the teacher of all things”. As Marc Skinner and his Manchester United team made the long climb to the royal box at Wembley, they will have known how important the lessons of heartbreak last time out were in enabling them to lift the Women’s FA Cup for the first time in their history.

With a dominant performance in a comfortable 4-0 victory over Tottenham, the demons of that defeat by Chelsea were firmly put to bed. On that occasion, United were outdone by the guile and nous of more seasoned winners. Against Robert Vilahamn’s fledgling side this time around, Skinner’s side were determined to put on an accomplished display that illustrated why many considered them favourites.

United are full of players with the knowledge and abilities to shine on the most important of stages. From back to front – Mary Earps to Rachel Williams – Skinner trusted in those who have been most tested at this level.

For Earps and Ella Toone, Wembley is their second home, where both have experienced so much success for England in recent years. The latter certainly has an affinity for scoring on this pitch. Many will remember her goal against Germany that helped the Lionesses lift their first major trophy , while she also got on the scoresheet in the Finalissima victory in 2023 .

The 24-year-old has struggled for form at times this season but has had the firm support of her manager throughout. Skinner knows exactly how crucial Toone is to making United tick and her undeniable ability in front of goal. His faith in his midfielder paid off as her spectacular opener deep into first-half stoppage time changed the direction of a finely balanced encounter. That awareness – developed from countless such moments – to arrive in the right place at the right time swung the momentum in United’s favour.

In Williams, who doubled the score early in the second half, United possess experience in abundance. Her ability to find the back of the net has been crucial to much of United’s success over the past couple of seasons. The 36-year-old could have written the book on succeeding on this stage.

In 2012, she played a crucial role in Birmingham City’s FA Cup final victory over Chelsea, scoring a stoppage-time equaliser to send the tie to extra time. She may not start all that often under Skinner, but her manager understands how little fazes Williams at this stage of her career and has relied on her more and more over the course of a difficult season.

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Williams may be familiar to many of the opposition in the Women’s Super League but her ability to frighten the life out of defenders is unwavering.

The timing of her runs, her vision to see the play two steps ahead of everyone else, and her seemingly telepathic propensity to nodding the ball into the back of the net are all key to her success.

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In a fairly uneventful first half, Williams was a constant thorn in the side of Tottenham’s centre-backs. The veteran will have been frustrated that she missed two early gilt-edged chances, rising high, time after time, to meet Katie Zelem’s deliveries into the box. She was not going to miss a third and when the Spurs defence let her run in unhindered at the far post once again, she made them pay.

Lucía García was the other shining star of United’s triumphant afternoon. The Spanish forward has had to be patient under Skinner and that has paid off in recent months. The 25-year-old was another runner-up with this team last year but looked at home this time around with her indefatigable running, high energy levels and strong technical abilities. Her double came as Tottenham started to look weary: firstly alert to a huge distribution error from Becky Spencer before reacting quickest to a second ball.

Spurs, in contrast, were naive and struggled to match the intensity of their opponents. The occasion clearly got to Vilahamn’s side as a normally creative team struggled to fashion any opportunities of note. The captain, Bethany England, came closest when she crashed a header off the crossbar in the second half, but by that time the game had passed them by. It was, of course, Tottenham’s first time at Wembley and their first appearance in a major cup final and they will hope that this experience serves them as well as it did their opponents last year.

For United, success has finally arrived. After a troubled season, Skinner and his players return to Manchester in celebratory fashion. Winning a first piece of silverware is always hard. Having broken that duck, they will look to build the foundations for more success.

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Manchester United's Rachel Williams (bottom) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game ... [+] during the Adobe Women's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 12, 2024. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images)

At a sold-out Wembley Stadium, Manchester United ended a disappointing season by winning their first trophy just six years after their foundation as a professional team.

A stunning goal from Ella Toone in first-half stoppage team gave Manchester United the lead in a game they dominated. Toone - who has made a name for herself scoring at Wembley for England in the final of the UEFA Women's Euro and Finalissima - did it again on the big occasion.

Picking the ball up in the center circle, she cut right before unleashing a stunning curling shot into the top corner of Becky Spencer's net. The club's record goalscorer, it was Toone's 53rd goal for Manchester United Women's team.

Manchester United's English midfielder #07 Ella Toone scores the team's first goal during the ... [+] English Women's FA Cup final football match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium, in north west London, on May 12, 2024. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Nine minutes into the second half, Rachel Williams, whose goal in the semi-final brought Manchester United to Wembley for the second season in succession, scored with another trademark back-post header to double her team's lead. When Lucía García pounced on a mis-placed Spencer pass three minutes later to score an easy third, the contest was over.

Playing in their first-ever Women's FA Cup final, Tottenham Hotspur did their best to respond. Midway through the second half, their most expensive player, Beth England hit the crossbar with a header from a left-wing cross. However, 15 minutes from the end, García pounced again in the penalty area to make it 4-0. It was the biggest winning margin in the Women's FA Cup final since Arsenal defeated Leeds United 5-0 in 2006.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Lucia Garcia of Manchester United (L) celebrates scoring the third goal ... [+] with team-mate Maya Le Tissier during the Adobe Women's FA Cup Final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on May 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall - MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Their victory today means that Manchester United became the first new winner of the Women's FA Cup - first played in 1971 - since their neighbors Manchester City in 2017. In that final, the defeated finalists were Birmingham City, managed by Marc Skinner. Now the manager of Manchester United, Skinner was on the losing side at Wembley again last season against Chelsea. The 41-year-old has however made it third time lucky in the competition.

Skinner's three-year contract as head coach at the club expires next month. After two seasons which have seen his side rise from fourth to second in the league, in the process qualifying for the Champions League for the first-time ever, this season has seemingly seen the club take a backward step.

Manchester United went out of the Champions League before the lucrative group stage, losing to eventual semi-finalists Paris Saint-Germain in the qualifying round. More damagingly, a record six defeats in the Women's Super League, including last week to Liverpool, have seen United slump to their worst-ever position of fifth with just one game to play.

Albeit hampered by significant injuries to key players, Skinner has been criticised for his failure to integrate new signings and a lack of flexibility in his team selection. Arguably, Manchester United's best player this season has been Grace Clinton, one sent out on loan by Skinner to today's FA Cup final opponents Tottenham Hotspur. Luckily for Skinner, the terms of the deal meant Clinton was ineligible to play against her parent club.

There has been a gathering storm of unrest among the club's ardent fans about Skinner's tactics and player-managament skills. During the 3-1 defeat away to Chelsea in January, a Manchester United supporter held up a banner calling for Skinner to be replaced.

In some ways, Skinner's position has parallels with the pressure the ultimately legendary Manchester United men's manager Sir Alex Ferguson found himself facing 35 years ago after failing to win a trophy going into his third full season at the club. Then, one supporter famously held up a banner saying "3 Years of Excuses and it's Still Crap. . . Tara Fergie".

Ferguson ended that season by winning the FA Cup, ushering in a 23-year hegemony of unparalleled dominance over the English game winning 38 trophies. Skinner can only hope that his side can now utilize the full strength of the club's brand and heritage to assert their authority in the women's game.

Speaking to me after the game, Skinner told me he doesn't believe winning the FA Cup is vindication for his methods. "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. I'm not that type of person. I don't care about who tells me I can't do something, if anything you're my fuel."

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Manchester United Head Coach / Manager Marc Skinner poses with the trophy ... [+] at the end of the Adobe Women's FA Cup Final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on May 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall - MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images)

"I want to lead this team into a successful era, of course I do. Who knows? Maybe that will happen. For now, I’ve delivered what I said I would deliver to the fans, which is a trophy. This is hopefully the first of many but if that doesn't happen, then it doesn't matter. For me, it's about the moment."

A new winner of the Women's FA Cup also ended a decade of dominance in the English game by three teams. Since Liverpool won the Women's Super League title in October 2014, Arsenal (6), Chelsea (15) and Manchester City (8) had between them won every one of the 29 domestic trophies on offer in that ten-year period.

For the second successive year, the Women's FA Cup final, sold out the 90,000 National Stadium at Wembley. After a record attendance of 77,390 for last year's final, 76,082 were recorded as going through the turnstiles on a glorious, sun-drenched afternoon in the English capital.

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Women's FA Cup final LIVE! Manchester United vs Tottenham result, match stream and latest updates today

Women's FA Cup final LIVE!

Manchester United lifted the Women's FA Cup for the first time in their history following a comfortable 4-0 victory over Tottenham at Wembley. Ella Toone, who started when United were narrowly beaten by Chelsea in the final a year ago, broke the deadlock with a fine finish in first-half stoppage time.

Rachel Williams, appearing in her fourth FA Cup final, nodded home nine minutes after the restart before an error by Spurs keeper Becky Spencer gifted Lucia Garcia her first goal three minutes later. Captain Bethany England came closest for Tottenham in their maiden FA Cup final with a crossbar-clipping header before Garcia bagged her brace and put the comeback firmly out of reach.

It is the first time since Birmingham's victory in 2012 - where Williams netted a crucial stoppage-time equaliser for the winners - that the cup hasn't been won by one of Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester City.

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FT: Man United 4-0 Tottenham

Man United win the FA Cup for the first time!

A brilliant performance, with Ella Toone setting them on their way before Rachel Williams doubled the lead and Lucia Garcia then netted a brace.

Painful afternoon for Spurs.

Man United 4-0 Tottenham

90+3 mins: Earps hasn’t made a single save this afternoon. Nice afternoon in the sun.

Three minutes until the party can well and truly begin for those in red.

90 mins: Garcia named player of the match. Big hug from Toone, who must have thought she was on track for it after that stunning opener.

Six minutes added on. Just what Spurs wanted.

87 mins: Well, Spencer isn’t lacking in confidence.

Gifted United a goal earlier but she’s holding her nerve, just about poking the ball away as she’s closed down again.

84 mins: United keeping the ball well, all very easy for them right now.

That Toone goal right before half-time hurt Spurs a lot- they were right in the game before that.

81 mins: Some very hopeful appeals for a Spurs penalty, as England does down at the back post.

Even she didn’t believe that.

Dom Smith at Wembley

Huge cheers for Toone and Garcia as they make way. Deservedly so. Both have been excellent.

77 mins: Spurs look ragged at the back now. Would be no surprise if there are more goals in this.

Garcia brought off for United, and she’s going to milk every second of her lap around the pitch. Toone off too, with the job done.

GOAL! Man United 4-0 Tottenham | Lucía Garcia 74'

That’ll do it!

Two for Garcia, four for United and it’s turning into a rout.

Ball drops for her in the box, and it’s a really good finish as she stretches forward.

Man United 3-0 Tottenham

73 mins: Nearly 4-0... should be 4-0.

Ball straight through the Spurs defence and Malard is clean through for United.

Not a great effort in the end, near enough straight at Spencer. Spurs goalkeeper keeps it out.