Big news for football lovers as Sunderland's epic 1973 FA Cup Final gets the spotlight in new documentary
Sunderland’s incredible 1973 FA Cup glory run will be in the spotlight once more.
As the Black Cats gear up for this year’s 3rd Round clash with Everton, a new documentary called ‘FA Cup: The People’s Story’ is being unveiled on TNT Sports.
Premiere of new film will be on TV tonight
It unravels the triumphs, heartbreaks, and untold stories of the historic tournament.
The documentary focuses on five main chapters:
The 1966 final in which Everton’s Mike Trebilcock became the first black man to score in the Cup Final against the backdrop of the Race Relations Act of 1965.
The 1973 final, the story of the FA Cup lifting the town of Sunderland to improbable victory against the backdrop of industrial unrest.
New documentary and 22 live games as well
The 1989 final, a city united as Liverpool took on Everton, just weeks after the tragedy of the Hillsborough disaster.
The 2015 Women’s FA Cup Final, the first final at Wembley and a key moment in the rise of the women’s game that has captured the imagination so much.
The 2025 final, bringing us up to the present day and a reminder that the magic of the cup remains, with Crystal Palace defeating Manchester City.
’FA Cup: The People’s Story’ will have its premiere at 10pm on Friday, January 10 on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
‘The stage is set for those classic David vs Goliath encounters’
TNT Sports will also deliver 22 live men’s matches from this year’s tournament as Third Round fever kicks off with three Friday night fixtures, headlined by Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest.
The action culminates on Monday, January 12, with Liverpool hosting League One challengers Barnsley at Anfield.
The Fourth Round draw will be live from Anfield ahead of kick-off on TNT Sports 1, discovery+ and the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
Scott Young, EVP Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe, said: “We are excited to broadcast more FA Cup men’s and women’s games than ever before, capturing the very essence of this world-renowned cup competition.
“As Premier League, Championship, and Women’s Super League teams enter, the stage is set for those classic David vs Goliath encounters.
“These are competitions steeped in history and underdog heroics, and TNT Sports is proud to provide unprecedented access to matches from across both, helping deliver greater exposure to clubs throughout the football pyramid. We invite fans to join us as these clubs begin their journeys to Wembley with TNT Sports and discovery+.”
Sunderland’s tie against Everton in this year’s FA Cup will be shown on TNT Sports 5 and discovery+ from 12.10pm on January 10.