The cup was won by Manchester United for a record 11th time, with a 3–0 victory over Millwall from Division One.
Luton's Adrian Forbes and Sheffield Wednesday's Adam Proudlock netted hat tricks.
Mansfield's Liam Lawrence showed how interested Championship and premiership clubs were with him by netting a hat trick.
This was despite Manchester City having one less player on the pitch during the second half after Joey Barton was red carded during the half-time interval.
[1] Manchester United won the game and lifted the trophy for the 11th time in their history (a competition record) with a 3–0 victory over a Millwall side who were the first team from outside the top flight to reach the FA Cup final in 12 years.