FA Community Shield

Publication date: 24 Jul 2025

The FA Community Shield is a traditional opening-season football match in England, contested between the previous season’s Premier League winner and the FA Cup holder. Originating in 1908, it is considered a prestigious symbolic trophy. Furthermore, that’s an opportunity for teams to display readiness for the new season. It is organized by the English Football Association (FA).

Further details about the match can be found on the official FA website.

2025 FA Community Shield

The 2025 FA Community Shield match will take place on August 10, 2025, at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, traditionally hosting the event since 1974 (with occasional exceptions). This fixture marks the beginning of the new English football season. Besides, the event attracts tens of thousands of fans in person and millions tuning in.

Participants will be the winners of the Premier League and FA Cup from the 2024-25 season. If one team claims both trophies, their opponent will be the runner-up of the Premier League.

Participants of the 2025 FA Community Shield:

• Liverpool: Premier League champion of the 2024-25 season.
• Crystal Palace: FA Cup winner of the 2024-25 season.

For Crystal Palace, this will be their debut appearance in the FA Community Shield. Meanwhile, Liverpool is one of the most successful participants in the tournament history, having won it 16 times.

Participants and Favorites

The final lineup will depend on the results of the concluded season. Among the favorites mentioned so far are

• Manchester City: Multi-time winner of the last years’ FA Community Shield and Premier League champion.
• Arsenal: Reinforcing its roster and contending for both major trophies.
• Manchester United: Traditionally strong in cup matches and might secure a double or qualify as FA Cup finalist.

Tournament History

The inaugural English Super Cup match took place in 1908 as a charity game, with proceeds traditionally allocated toward social and football initiatives. Since 2002, the tournament has been called the Community Shield, emphasizing its social mission.

The match typically occurs in early August, a week before the Premier League kicks off. Manchester United holds the record for most victories, with 21 titles (including shared ones). Historic moments include penalty shootout series, comebacks, and debut triumphs for top-club coaches.

Tournament Winners Over the Past Three Years:

2026 FA Community Shield

Currently, the exact date for the 2026 FA Community Shield hasn’t been announced. However, historically, the match takes place on the first weekend of August at Wembley Stadium.

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