Best FA Cup Quarter-Finals Goals in History Ranked 2g1qe

Established in 1871, the FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world. Every club dreams of lifting it, and every footballer aspires to leave their mark on its rich history.

As we welcome the 2024-25 FA Cup quarter-finals, let us take a look at some players who have lit up this round with unforgettable performances over the years.

us as we count down the top 23 goals in the history of FA Cup quarter-finals – plus you can view them ALL at the start of the article.

Note: The team name closest to the player is the one they represented. They are not necessarily the home football team.

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See below has we start off our FA Cup Quarter-Finals goals – ranking them from 1-23.

Starting with a peach of a goal from West Ham’s Dimitri Payet – read on to see which strike made it to the number one spot.

#23 Dimitri Payet (West Ham United vs Manchester United) – 2015-16 6814m

Then-West Ham United star Dimitri Payet scored a sensational free-kick in the 2015-16 FA Cup quarter-final clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford. In the 68th minute, Payet’s audacious long-range free-kick cleared the Man Utd wall before dipping sharply, clattering against the inside of the left post, and beating David De Gea.

The brilliant strike, however, did not count for much, as Manchester United equalised at the death before beating the Hammers 2-1 in the replay.

#22 Youri Tielemans (Leicester City vs Manchester United) – 2020-21 671fs

Youri Tielemans scored an excellent goal in Leicester City’s commanding 3-1 victory over Manchester United in the 2020-21 FA Cup quarter-finals.

Picking the ball up near the centre circle in the 52nd minute, Tielemans played a sharp one-two before going on a blinding run. The Belgian, who currently plays for Aston Villa, evaded pressure from Manchester United defenders before penetrating the box and finding the bottom-left corner with a low and ferocious strike.

#21 Hakim Ziyech (Chelsea vs Sheffield United) – 2020-21 6i5368

Chelsea secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over underdogs Sheffield United in their quarterfinals meeting at the 2020-21 FA Cup season. Oliver Norwood’s 24th-minute own-goal had pushed the Blues into injury time before Ziyech scored a worldie of an insurance.

The Moroccan winger expertly controlled Ben Chilwell’s cross from the left, perfectly judging the bounce before firing at goal with his left foot. Sublime.

#20 Nathan Redmond (Southampton vs Bournemouth) – 2020-21 t4k1s

Youri Tielemans and Hakim Ziyech were not the only standout scorers of the 2020-21 FA Cup quarter-finals. Southampton’s Nathan Redmond also scored a belter in the quarters, helping his team to a thumping 3-0 win over Bournemouth.

In the first-half added time, Redmond got on the ball 40 yards away from goal and began dribbling towards the Bournemouth net. The Cherries’ defenders tried to block his path down the middle, but the forward only saw it as an encouragement to be creative. He cut into the box and left Asmir Begovic on the floor before sending an unstoppable strike beyond the goalkeeper and into the top left corner.

Redmond added another goal in the 59th minute to take home the Man of the Match award.

#19 Kevin Phillips (Birmingham City vs Bolton Wanderers) – 2010-11 2g3p5b

Birmingham City striker Kevin Phillips scored a jaw-dropping goal in the 2010-11 FA Cup quarter-finals against Bolton Wanderers. Surrounded by Bolton defenders, Phillips acrobatically struck the ball at the top of its bounce, which sailed over Jussi Jaaskelainen and nestled into the back of the net.

Phillips’ strike meant Birmingham had restored parity two times on the night. Unfortunately for the hosts, their heroic fight ultimately ended in defeat, as Lee Chung-Young scored the winning goal for Bolton in the 90th minute.

#18 Carlos Tevez (Manchester United vs Fulham) – 2008-09 1vz8

Manchester United inflicted a heavy 4-0 defeat upon Fulham in the 2008-09 FA Cup quarter-finals. Carlos Tevez emerged as the match’s most impactful player, as he scored an excellent brace against the Cottagers.

Having already tasted blood in the 20th minute, Tevez led a Manchester United attack in the 34th minute. The Argentine dribbled down the inside-left channel before cutting inside and having a go at the Fulham goal from range. The ball arrowed into the right side of the netting, giving the goalkeeper no chance.

#17 Phil Bardsley (Sunderland vs Everton) – 2011-12 23d6z

Phil Bardsley scored the tie-opener when Sunderland and Everton locked horns in the 2011-12 FA Cup quarter-finals at Goodison Park.

Just 12 minutes into the game, Bardsley dispatched an audacious outside-the-box attempt from a quick Sunderland free-kick. The ball evaded the sea of players inside the box to nestle into the bottom-left corner. Everton, however, equalized through Tim Cahill just 12 minutes later before beating Sunderland 2-0 in the FA Cup replay.

#16 Adlene Guedioura (Watford vs Arsenal) – 2015-16 5x2d35

Watford snatched a shock 2-1 victory over FA Cup heavyweights Arsenal in the 2015-16 quarter-finals. The decisive strike came from Adlene Guedioura, who dispatched a lightning bolt from the blue in the 63rd minute.

Receiving the ball from Odion Ighalo, Troy Deeney superbly retained possession inside the Arsenal box. Lacking inside the area, he played the ball back to on-rushing Guedioura, who dispatched a stellar strike from the edge of the box. Simply unstoppable.

#15 Bernardo Silva (Manchester City vs Swansea City) – 2018-19 26705a

Manchester City claimed a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over Swansea City in the quarter-finals of the 2018-19 FA Cup season. The journey to redemption started in the 69th minute when Bernardo Silva scored a world-class goal to cut Swansea’s advantage in half.

After seeing his shot blocked, Sergio Aguero withstood pressure from the Swansea defence before laying it off for Silva on the left. The Portuguese maestro hit it the first time, with his thunderous shot zipping into the inside of the side-netting.

#14 Marcus Rashford (Manchester United vs West Ham United) – 2015-16 1e403v

Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw in their FA Cup clash with West Ham United in the 2015-16 season. Dimitri Payet dominated headlines after the first leg, scoring a majestic free-kick.

In the return leg, the Red Devils had their revenge, eking out a 2-1 win. Marcus Rashford grabbed worldwide attention by scoring a sensational goal. The Englishman received the ball from Marcus Rashford just outside the box, barged into the box, opened up a bit of room with a feint, and pulled the trigger. The ball curled its way into the top-right corner.

#13 N’Golo Kante (Chelsea vs Manchester United) – 2016-17 1o1f6m

Chelsea bagged a slender 1-0 win over Manchester United when they met in the quarter-finals of the 2016-17 FA Cup season. The decisive goal came from the brilliant N’Golo Kante in the 51st minute.

The Frenchman got on the ball about 30 yards away from goal, took a couple of touches to set himself up, and dispatched a piledriver of a shot. His effort zipped past the fully stretched David De Gea and slotted into the bottom-left corner.

#12 Jurgen Locadia (Brighton vs Millwall) – 2018-19 1c2z3x

Brighton & Hove Albion pulled off a spectacular comeback in their FA Cup quarter-final clash with Millwall at the Den in March 2019. Alexander Pierce (70′) and Aiden O’Brien (79′) scored in quick succession to put Millwall in the driving seat. With very little time on the clock, the Seagulls needed a miracle to progress. Luckily for them, Jurgen Locadia popped up with the much-needed moment of magic, scoring a world-class goal in the 88th minute.

Intercepting the deflected ball into the Millwall box, Locadia evaded challenge with a swift turn before dispatching a powerful strike on the half-volley. In injury time, Solomon March scored the equalizer for Brighton before they won the game on penalties.

#11 Solomon March (Brighton vs Millwall) – 2018-19 6u4s2u

Seven minutes after Jurgen Locadia brought Brighton & Hove Albion back into the contest, Solomon March equalized in dramatic fashion.

In the fifth minute of injury time, the left-back swung in a hopeful free-kick into the Millwall box. His cross looked destined for David Martin’s gloves, but the goalkeeper shockingly fumbled the ball into the back of the net.

Brighton then held their nerves in the shootout to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1983.

#10 Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur vs Swansea City) – 2017-18 615w5l

Tottenham Hotspur ran circles around Swansea City in the 2017-18 FA Cup quarter-finals, cruising to a 3-0 victory. Christian Eriksen emerged as the match’s standout performer, netting an excellent brace.

In the 11th minute, the Danish midfielder drove into the heart of the Swansea defence before dispatching an inch-perfect curler. The ball caressed the side-netting to put Spurs 1-0 up.

#9 Demba Ba (Chelsea vs Manchester United) – 2012-13 2k5n2r

Manchester United and Chelsea played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Old Trafford in the 2012-13 FA Cup quarter-finals. In the replay, Chelsea came through, with Demba Ba scoring the all-important winner in the 49th minute.

Midfield maestro Juan Mata floated a brilliant long ball into the box, hoping to find a man in blue. Ba read Mata’s mind and dashed into the box before steering the Spaniard’s delivery home with his outstretched right foot.

#8 Ben Marshall (Leicester City vs Chelsea) – 2011-12 353c5e

Leicester City were humbled by Chelsea in the 2011-12 FA Cup quarter-finals, suffering a 5-2 defeat at Stamford Bridge. But the best — albeit inconsequential — goal of the tie came from one of the visiting players, an ambitious Ben Marshall.

Following a quick one-two, Marshall flicked the ball to his preferred right side and dispatched a long-ranger. The great Petr Cech watched helplessly as the ball crashed against the Chelsea net.

#7 David Ginola (Tottenham Hotspur vs Barnsley) – 1998-99 2dp2g

David Ginola scored a marvellous solo goal as Tottenham Hotspur secured a narrow 1-0 win over Barnsley in the 1998-99 FA Cup quarter-finals.

The gifted left-winger picked up the ball on his preferred flank, danced past multiple Barnsley challengers, entered the box, and calmly slotted the ball home past the goalkeeper. Ginola’s wonder strike remains one of the finest goals in FA Cup quarter-final history.

#6 Don O’Riordan (Notts County vs Tottenham Hotspur) – 1990-91 4f2oe

In the 41st minute, Notts County central midfielder Don O’Riordan scored one of the best goals in FA Cup history, silencing the packed White Hart Lane.

After Tottenham Hotspur failed to clear from a corner, the ball found its way to O’Riordan on the edge of the area. Sniffing an opportunity, he swung his left foot at the ball, arrowing it into the top-right corner. Unfortunately for O’Riordan, his goal was not enough to beat the Lilywhites, with the hosts mounting a strong comeback to clinch a 2-1 win.

#5 Eden Hazard (Chelsea vs Manchester United) – 2012-13 4fh3n

Chelsea and Manchester United settled for a 2-2 draw before Demba Ba fired the Blues through to the 2012-13 FA Cup semi-finals. In the original fixture, Chelsea star man Eden Hazard scored an absolute beauty, leaving David De Gea rooted to the spot.

With Rafael hesitating to close him down, the Belgian got the slightest of openings to try his luck. His execution was absolutely immaculate, as he bent the ball just enough to take De Gea out of the equation. Genius.

#4 Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea vs Leicester City) – 2023-24 58f5t

Chelsea scored a world-class team goal in the 4-2 victory over Leicester City in the 2023-24 FA Cup quarter-finals.

In the second minute of injury time, Carney Chukwuemeka picked up the ball around the Leicester box and ed it to Cole Palmer before continuing his run. The Englishman pulled off an exquisite backheel to send Chukwuemeka through, and the substitute coolly sent the ball into the back of the net.

#3 Tommy Doyle (Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers) – 2022-23 5r1e1i

Sheffield United bagged a thrilling 3-2 win over Blackburn Rovers in the 2022-23 FA Cup quarter-finals. Midfielder Tommy Doyle was the star of the show, as he created two chances and scored an absolute scorcher to win the game for Sheffield in injury time.

Receiving the ball from Sander Berge about roughly 30 yards away from goal, Doyle took a touch to set himself up before putting his boot through the ball. The goalkeeper got his hand on the ball, but it simply had too much power.

#2 Haji Wright (Wolverhampton vs Coventry City) – 2023-24 y6r20

Haji Wright’s world-class goal secured a memorable 3-2 win for Coventry City in their FA Cup quarter-final clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers last season.

With the game level at 2-2, Coventry City won a throw-in. Jake Bidwell found Callum O’Hare from the throw, and the substitute did ever so well to send a low cross into the box. Bobby Thomas got to his delivery and helped it onto Wright, who curled the ball past Jose Sa to seal the win.

#1 Amad Diallo (Manchester United vs Liverpool) – 2023-24 1k2l5t

Manchester United sealed a dramatic 4-3 win over arch-rivals Liverpool in the 2023-24 FA Cup quarter-finals. After a frantic 90 minutes, the scoreline read 2-2 at Old Trafford. In extra time, Harvey Elliott and Marcus Rashford canceled each other out.

With time running out, Manchester United needed a saviour, and 22-year-old Amad Diallo answered the call. Latching onto Alejandro Garnacho’s layoff, Diallo burst into the box before sending his left-footed strike into the back of the Liverpool net. Iconic.