Manchester United vs Tottenham LIVE: Women’s FA Cup final team news, line-ups and more from Wembley

Manchester United face Tottenham in the Women’s FA Cup final with both clubs looking to lift the trophy for the first time in their history.

Mark Skinner’s side were beaten finalists in last year’s competition when Sam Kerr’s goal earned Chelsea a slender 1-0 victory at Wembley. However, United earned their revenge by defeating Emma Hayes’ team in this season’s semi-finals thanks to two goals from Lucia Garcia and Rachel Williams with the Red Devils now hoping to go on and win the trophy.

They face a Tottenham side, led by Robert Vilahamn, who are currently sixth in the WSL and reached the final thanks to a 2-1 win over Leicester City. When the two sides met in the league a month ago they drew 2-2 at Leigh Sports Village with United needing a 92nd minute Maya Le Tissier goal to equalise.

Not since the 2005 final, when Charlton beat Everton, has the decider not featured one of Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester City.

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Women’s FA Cup final LIVE

• Manchester United take on Tottenham in the Women’s FA Cup final, with kick off at 2.30pm

• Neither team has won the competition before

• United lost to Chelsea in the 2023 final at Wembley

Why Mary Earps represents Manchester United’s all-or-nothing Women’s FA Cup final

10:35 , Jamie Braidwood

Mary Earps threw down her gloves and let out a roar that banished the frustrations of a disappointing season, for an afternoon at least. Manchester United had finally beaten Chelsea, earning revenge for last season’s Women’s FA Cup final defeat to Emma Hayes’s side to book their return to Wembley.

Before then, as a season teetered on the brink, the holders threw everything they had at United and Earps was forced to pull off a string of brilliant saves, twice denying Lauren James, dragging United through. There were wild celebrations at full-time, but also relief and vindication. “This season has been so hard,” Earps revealed. “It’s been mentally brutal.”

Clearly, that was not the plan. United have regressed dramatically in the Women’s Super League this campaign, falling from second to fifth, from title challengers to 12 points off the Champions League places. It has brought scrutiny and dissent towards the manager, Marc Skinner, who is out of contract at the end of the month and has hardly shown that he deserves a new one, with United set to be replaced by Liverpool in the top four.

Man Utd vs Tottenham LIVE: Latest Women’s FA Cup final team news

10:33 , Jamie Braidwood

Team news

Manchester United remain without Gabby George, Emma Watson, and Jess Simpson, but Jayde Riviere has returned from injury and could feature

Tottenham will be without midfielder Grace Clinton, who is ineligible against her parent club.

Is Manchester United v Tottenham on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Women’s FA Cup final

10:32 a.m , Jamie Braidwood

When is the Women’s FA Cup final?

Manchester United vs Tottenham is due to kick off at 2.30pm BST on Sunday 12 May at Wembley Stadium.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BBC One, with coverage on the channel from 1.50pm. A live stream will be available via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.

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Man Utd vs Tottenham LIVE: Latest Women’s FA Cup final team news and line-ups

10:32 a.m , Jamie Braidwood

Manchester United and Tottenham meet in the Women’s FA Cup final with both clubs seeking a first triumph in this competition.

Not since the 2005 final, when Charlton beat Everton, has the decider not featured one of Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester City, with opportunity abounding for two clubs looking to secure a breakthrough win.

Marc Skinner’s side were beaten in the final last year and will hope to have learned from that narrow defeat despite a disappointing WSL campaign.

Spurs, meanwhile, have enjoyed a positive first season under Robert Vilahamn and will hope to mark their progress with significant silverware.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Is Manchester United v Tottenham on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

Manchester United vs Tottenham

09:02 , Sonia Twigg

Good morning, and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage and build up to the Women’s FA Cup final today.

We will be bringing you all the action live from Wembley.