The match took place at Wembley Stadium on 15 April 1944 and was won by Charlton Athletic, who beat Chelsea 3–1.

Charlton later contested a play-off against the winners of the equivalent North final, Aston Villa.

Charlton equalised through Charlie Revell and took the lead on 36 minutes when a defensive mix-up enabled Don Welsh to score.

Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied forces, presented the cup to victorious captain Welsh.

[1] The match produced a record gate of £26,000, of which £12,000 was recouped by the Government in Entertainment Tax.