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2013 FA Community Shield
The match programme cover
Manchester United Wigan Athletic
2 0
Date11 August 2013
VenueWembley Stadium, London
Man of the MatchMichael Carrick (Manchester United)
RefereeMark Clattenburg (County Durham)[1]
Attendance80,235
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The 2013 FA Community Shield (also known as The FA Community Shield sponsored by McDonald's for sponsorship reasons) was the 91st FA Community Shield, played on 11 August 2013 at Wembley Stadium, between the winners of the previous season's Premier League and FA Cup competitions. The match was contested by the champions of the 2012–13 Premier League, Manchester United, and the 2012–13 FA Cup winners, Wigan Athletic.[2] Following Wigan's relegation to the Football League Championship just days after their cup triumph, it was the first time a team from outside the top flight had featured in the Community Shield since West Ham United in 1980.

Manchester City were the defending champions as winners of the 2012 FA Community Shield, but did not qualify for this edition, as they finished second in the Premier League and lost the FA Cup final.

Manchester United won the Shield for a record 16th time outright and 20th time overall after a 2–0 win over Wigan, with Robin van Persie scoring both goals. This season's Shield was notable for being David Moyes' only honour as Manchester United manager, in what was his first competitive match in charge of the club following the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson at the end of the 2012–13 season.[3]

Match

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Details

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Manchester United2–0Wigan Athletic
Van Persie 6', 59' Report
Attendance: 80,235
Manchester United
Wigan Athletic
GK 1 Spain David de Gea
RB 2 Brazil Rafael downward-facing red arrow 16'
CB 15 Serbia Nemanja Vidić (c)
CB 4 England Phil Jones
LB 3 France Patrice Evra
CM 23 England Tom Cleverley Yellow card 90+1'
CM 16 England Michael Carrick
CM 11 Wales Ryan Giggs downward-facing red arrow 67'
RW 29 England Wilfried Zaha downward-facing red arrow 61'
LW 19 England Danny Welbeck downward-facing red arrow 83'
CF 20 Netherlands Robin van Persie downward-facing red arrow 83'
Substitutes:
GK 13 Denmark Anders Lindegaard
DF 6 Northern Ireland Jonny Evans
DF 12 England Chris Smalling upward-facing green arrow 16'
MF 8 Brazil Anderson upward-facing green arrow 67'
MF 25 Ecuador Antonio Valencia upward-facing green arrow 61'
MF 26 Japan Shinji Kagawa upward-facing green arrow 83'
MF 44 Belgium Adnan Januzaj upward-facing green arrow 83'
Manager:
Scotland David Moyes
GK 1 England Scott Carson
RB 17 Barbados Emmerson Boyce (c)
CB 24 England James Perch
CB 25 England Leon Barnett
LB 3 Scotland Stephen Crainey
CM 4 Republic of Ireland James McCarthy downward-facing red arrow 86'
CM 8 England Ben Watson downward-facing red arrow 71'
CM 16 Scotland James McArthur Yellow card 50' downward-facing red arrow 61'
RW 10 Scotland Shaun Maloney downward-facing red arrow 71'
LW 11 Republic of Ireland James McClean downward-facing red arrow 61'
CF 9 England Grant Holt downward-facing red arrow 61'
Substitutes:
GK 13 England Lee Nicholls
MF 7 Republic of Ireland Chris McCann upward-facing green arrow 61'
MF 14 Spain Jordi Gómez upward-facing green arrow 71'
MF 18 Honduras Roger Espinoza Yellow card 88' upward-facing green arrow 71'
MF 29 France Nouha Dicko upward-facing green arrow 86'
FW 15 England Callum McManaman upward-facing green arrow 61'
FW 32 France Marc-Antoine Fortuné upward-facing green arrow 61'
Manager:
Republic of Ireland Owen Coyle
Man of the match
Match officials

Match rules

  • 90 minutes.
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores level after 90 minutes.
  • Seven named substitutes.
  • Maximum of six substitutions.

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2013 FA Community Shield

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The 2013 FA Community Shield was an match played on 11 August 2013 at in between Manchester United, the winners of the , and Wigan Athletic, the winners of the . Manchester United won 2–0, with both goals scored by forward —a header from a Patrice Evra cross in the 6th minute and a deflected shot off James Perch in the 59th minute—in front of a crowd of 80,235. The match served as the traditional curtain-raiser to the 2013–14 English football season and marked the debut competitive fixture for as Manchester United manager, following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement after 26 years in charge. Wigan Athletic, appearing in their first-ever Community Shield, had been relegated from the the previous season despite their triumph, adding an underdog narrative to the encounter under manager . The victory extended Manchester United's record of Community Shield triumphs to 20 overall (17 outright wins), underscoring their historical dominance in the competition.

Background

Competition overview

The FA is an annual match contested in between the winners of the previous season's and competitions, serving as the traditional curtain-raiser to the new domestic campaign. Originally known as the Charity Shield, it was first played in 1908 and evolved from the , which pitted professional against amateur teams; from 1930 onwards, it became the standard fixture between league champions and FA Cup holders, with proceeds initially supporting charitable causes. The match was renamed the Community Shield in 2002 to reflect its broader focus on community and grassroots football initiatives, organized by (). The format consists of a single game, typically held at in early August, shortly before the season begins; if the scores are level after 90 minutes, the match proceeds to a penalty shoot-out to determine the winner, with the trophy shared only in rare pre-1993 draws. Qualification prioritizes the double winners if one team claims both the title and , in which case the league runners-up participate instead; otherwise, the respective champions face off. The event generates funds for community projects and charities, particularly in the London Borough of Brent and nationwide, underscoring its role beyond competitive prestige. The 2013 edition, sponsored by , featured champions Manchester United against winners Wigan Athletic, marking the first Community Shield under new United manager following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. Played on 11 August 2013 at with a kick-off time of 2:00 p.m. BST, the match drew a crowd anticipating a record attendance and was broadcast live on ITV1. Manchester United secured a 2–0 victory with both goals scored by , claiming their 16th outright Community Shield title (20th overall including shared wins) and providing Moyes with a in his debut competitive outing.

Qualification process

The FA Community Shield is an annual match contested between the winners of the previous season's and the , serving as the traditional season opener in English football. This format has been in place since 1930, with the exception of periods when the top division was known as the prior to the 's inception in 1992. In the event that one team secures both the title and the —a scenario known as the domestic double—the Shield instead pits the champions against the league's runners-up to ensure two distinct participants. For the 2013 edition, qualification was determined by the outcomes of the and the (final played in 2013). Manchester United earned their place as the champions, securing their 20th top-flight title (13th title) with a record of 28 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, finishing 11 points ahead of runners-up Manchester City. Meanwhile, Wigan Athletic qualified as the winners, defeating Manchester City 1–0 in the final at on 11 May 2013, with a late header from Ben Watson in the 91st minute marking the club's first major trophy. As no team achieved the double that season, the standard qualification rules applied without modification, setting up the matchup between the league champions and cup holders.

Participating teams

Manchester United's season

Manchester United entered the 2013 FA Community Shield as the defending champions, having secured their 13th league title in the 2012–13 season under manager in what would be his final year at the club. The team, which had finished as runners-up the previous campaign, bolstered their squad with the high-profile signing of striker from for £24 million, a move that proved pivotal in their title-winning effort. Other additions included Japanese midfielder from , while the squad relied on established stars like , , and , the latter of whom announced his retirement at the end of the season. In the Premier League, Manchester United delivered a dominant performance, recording 28 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses across 38 matches to amass 89 points and finish 11 points clear of second-placed Manchester City. They scored 86 goals and conceded 43, showcasing attacking prowess led by van Persie's 26 goals, which earned him the Golden Boot award as the league's top scorer. Rooney contributed 12 goals, and added 10, while the team clinched the title early with a 3–0 victory over Aston Villa on 22 April 2013, where van Persie scored a . This marked United's 20th English top-flight championship, a record at the time, and highlighted their early-season form, including a 12-game . United's campaign extended across multiple fronts, though they fell short in cup competitions. In the , they topped Group H with 12 points from 6 matches (4 wins, 2 losses), scoring 9 goals and conceding 6, before being eliminated in the round of 16 by Real Madrid with a 2–3 aggregate defeat (1–1 away draw in the first leg, 1–2 home loss in the second leg). In the , they advanced to the semi-finals with convincing wins, including a 4–1 fourth-round victory over and a 2–0 fifth-round triumph against Reading, but were knocked out 1–0 by Chelsea at , with scoring the decisive goal. The League Cup saw an early exit in the fourth round, where they lost 5–4 after extra time to Chelsea following a 2–1 third-round win over Newcastle United. The season concluded on a poignant note, with Ferguson having announced his retirement on 8 May , before the season's final match, a 5–5 draw at West Bromwich Albion, ending his 27-year tenure with 38 trophies, including 13 titles. This victory qualified United for the Community Shield, serving as a curtain-raiser to the 2013–14 season under new manager , amid reflections on Ferguson's legacy and the squad's transition.

Wigan Athletic's season

The 2012–13 season marked Wigan Athletic's eighth consecutive year in the , but it proved tumultuous under manager , blending domestic struggle with an extraordinary cup triumph. The team endured a grueling league campaign, characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent form, ultimately finishing 18th with 36 points from 9 wins, 9 draws, and 20 losses, scoring 47 goals while conceding 73. Despite a late surge that saw them win six of their final nine matches, including notable victories over Newcastle United and Manchester City, Wigan's fate was sealed on 14 May 2013 with a 4–1 defeat to , confirming their relegation to the as the first FA Cup winners to drop from the top flight in the same season. In stark contrast, Wigan's FA Cup journey became the defining achievement, propelling them to their first major honor after 81 years as a professional club. Starting in the third round, they navigated a path that included gritty replays against (1–1 draw, then 1–0 win) and Huddersfield Town (1–1 draw, then 3–1 win), a hard-fought sixth-round aggregate win over Everton (0–0 draw, then 2–1 win after extra time), and a 2–0 semi-final victory against at . The campaign's pinnacle arrived on 11 May 2013, when Wigan defied the odds to defeat Manchester City 1–0 in the final, with substitute Ben Watson heading the decisive goal in the 91st minute after was sent off for the holders. This upset, against a City side 40 points superior in the league table, earned Wigan a berth in the and underscored their underdog spirit. Standout performers like striker Arouna Koné, who netted 11 goals across all competitions including crucial strikes in the cup run, and winger , whose dynamic display in the final earned player-of-the-match honors, epitomized the squad's resilience. The season's bittersweet close saw depart for Everton shortly after, leaving Wigan to reflect on a campaign of profound highs and lows that captured the unpredictability of English football.

Pre-match

Venue and match officials

The 2013 FA Community Shield was held at in , the traditional home for the annual match since its relocation there in 1974. The stadium, with a capacity of approximately 90,000, hosted the fixture on 11 August 2013, drawing an attendance of 80,235 spectators. This marked the seventh consecutive year the Community Shield had been played at the venue since its reopening in 2007. from officiated as the referee, supported by assistant referees Mike Mullarkey from and Scott Ledger from . Michael Oliver from served as the fourth official. Clattenburg, an experienced referee, had previously handled high-profile matches including the 2012 Final.

Manchester United

Manchester United entered the match under new manager , marking his first competitive game in charge following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. Key absences included , who was sidelined with a shoulder injury sustained during pre-season training, alongside wingers Nani and , both out due to respective injuries. Right-back Rafael da Silva suffered a hamstring injury and was substituted in the 15th minute, with replacing him at center-back and Phil Jones shifting from center-back to right-back. was handed his first competitive start for the club after impressing in pre-season, though he too was forced off later in the game due to injury. The team adopted a 4-3-3 formation.
PositionStarting XI
GK
RBRafael da Silva
CBPhil Jones
CB (c)
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Substitutes used: (for Rafael da Silva, 15'), (for Zaha, 61'), Anderson (for Giggs, 67'), (for Welbeck, 84'). Unused: , , .

Wigan Athletic

Wigan Athletic, managed by in his first season after the club's relegation to the , featured new signing making his debut on the left wing following his £2 million transfer from . No major pre-match injuries were reported for the squad, which had recently secured a 4–0 victory over in their opening league match with a similar lineup. The team lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing midfield solidity with James McCarthy and Ben Watson anchoring.
PositionStarting XI
GKScott Carson
RBJames Perch
CBEmmerson Boyce (c)
CBLeon Barnett
LBStephen Crainey
CDMJames McCarthy
CDMBen Watson
RWShaun Maloney
CAMJames McArthur
LWJames McClean
STGrant Holt
Substitutes used: Marc-Antoine Fortuné (for McClean, 61'), Callum McManaman (for Maloney, 62'), Chris McCann (for McArthur, 61'), Jordi Gómez (for Watson, 71'), Roger Espinoza (for McCarthy, 71'), Nouha Dicko (for Holt, 86'). Unused: Lee Nicholls.

Match

Summary

The 2013 FA Community Shield was contested on 11 August 2013 at between Manchester United, the defending champions, and Athletic, the winners, marking the traditional season curtain-raiser for English football. Manchester United, under new manager in his first competitive match, secured a 2–0 victory, with both goals scored by striker , ensuring the club lifted the shield for a record 16th time outright (20th overall including shared). The game showcased United's dominance in possession and attacking intent, though Wigan mounted a resilient defensive effort and created occasional threats on the counter. The match began at a brisk pace, with Manchester United taking the lead in the sixth minute when delivered a precise cross from the left flank, allowing van Persie to rise unchallenged and head the ball past goalkeeper into the far corner. This early breakthrough set the tone, as United controlled the tempo through midfield orchestration by and , though responded with physicality, forcing a hamstring injury to right-back Rafael da Silva after just 15 minutes, who was replaced by . , managed by , relied on set-piece opportunities, with and heading wide from corners, but they struggled to penetrate United's backline anchored by and Phil Jones. The first half ended with United leading comfortably, having registered two shots on target to 's none. In the second half, Wigan pushed forward more aggressively, with testing from distance, but United soon reasserted control. The second goal arrived in the 59th minute when van Persie latched onto a loose ball in the box and unleashed a shot that deflected off Wigan's , wrong-footing Carson and nestling into the net. Substitutions disrupted the flow, including Wilfried Zaha's withdrawal for United due to a minor knock and Wigan introducing for added pace, but neither side created clear-cut chances thereafter. United held superior possession, underscoring their superiority without ever being stretched. The clean-sheet win provided Moyes with an auspicious start, while Wigan exited with heads held high after their recent major trophy triumph.

Key events and statistics

The match began with Manchester United asserting early dominance, as opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a header from Patrice Evra's cross, capitalizing on a quick attacking move down the left flank. Shortly after, in the 14th minute, right-back Rafael da Silva suffered a injury following a challenge and was forced off, replaced by at the 16th minute mark, an early setback for the new manager . The first half proceeded with United controlling possession, though managed to contain further threats, leading 1-0 at the break. In the second half, Wigan's received a yellow card in the 50th minute for fouling . At the 60th minute, Wigan made a triple substitution: , , and Marc-Antoine Fortune replaced , , and . United responded with replacing in the 60th minute. United doubled their lead in the 59th minute when Van Persie scored his second goal, a low shot from the edge of the box that deflected off and past goalkeeper . Anderson came on for in the 67th minute. Wigan introduced Róger Espinoza and for Shaun Maloney and Ben Watson in the 71st minute. Late changes saw and enter for Welbeck and Van Persie in the 83rd minute, while Wigan substituted for James McCarthy in the 86th minute; Espinoza was booked in the 88th minute for fouling . No further goals ensued, securing a 2-0 victory for Manchester United. The game was officiated by referee at , drawing an attendance of 80,235 spectators.
StatisticManchester UnitedWigan Athletic
Possession55%45%
Total Shots106
Shots on Target30
Corners53
Fouls1411
Yellow Cards02
Red Cards00
These figures highlight United's efficiency in front of goal despite balanced possession, with Wigan failing to register a shot on target throughout the match.

Post-match

Reactions and analysis

David Moyes expressed satisfaction with Manchester United's 2-0 victory, marking his first trophy as manager, though he attributed the success primarily to the squad assembled by his predecessor, Sir Alex Ferguson, stating, "I class that as another piece of silverware for Sir Alex. It was his team that won the league by 13-15 points so it's his team." He also praised the team's defensive solidity in securing a clean sheet and highlighted the positive contributions from young players like Wilfried Zaha, despite an injury concern during the match. Additionally, Moyes addressed ongoing speculation about Wayne Rooney, insisting he was not for sale and criticizing media reports on the player's situation. Robin van Persie, who scored both goals with a header in the 6th minute and a deflected shot in the 59th, emphasized the importance of collective success over personal milestones, commenting, "It’s not about breaking records, it is about winning trophies." His brace was widely regarded as the decisive factor, underscoring his pivotal role in the team's attack following a prolific previous season. Wigan Athletic manager acknowledged the challenge of facing a strong United side, describing the match as a "tough afternoon" and noting that his team's resilience allowed them to control possession at times, particularly around . He praised James McClean's impactful performance but lamented the "unbelievable finish" for the opener and a "fortuitous" second goal that ended their hopes. Analysts observed that while United claimed the shield convincingly against a Championship opponent, the performance lacked the attacking flair of previous eras, with a compact midfield resembling the prior season's more passive style rather than the expansive play under Ferguson. Concerns were raised about the squad's limited midfield creativity—evidenced by just seven Premier League goals from wingers and midfielders the previous season—and the need for reinforcements amid stalled transfers, suggesting the win might not translate seamlessly to tougher competitions. Wigan, despite relegation the prior year, demonstrated quality and threat through players like McClean and Grant Holt, positioning them as contenders for promotion.

Legacy and significance

The 2013 FA Community Shield marked the competitive debut of as Manchester United manager, succeeding the legendary , and provided an early indication of the challenges ahead in the post-Ferguson era. United's 2-0 victory over Wigan Athletic, driven by a brace from , delivered Moyes his first piece of silverware with the club and extended United's record to 16 outright wins in the competition. However, this triumph represented the sole major honour of Moyes' tenure, as he was sacked after just 10 months amid a turbulent season. In retrospect, the match symbolized a false dawn for Manchester United, who suffered their worst finish in over two decades—seventh place with a historically low points tally—failing to qualify for the Champions League and highlighting tactical and transitional struggles under Moyes. This outcome has been frequently referenced in discussions of the "Community Shield curse," a perceived since 2011 where only one winner (Manchester City in 2018) subsequently claimed the Premier League title, with United's 2013 success fitting the pattern of post-Shield underperformance. For Wigan Athletic, the fixture held unique historical weight as their first and only Community Shield appearance, and notably the first by a non-Premier League side since United in 1980, earned through their improbable triumph despite relegation to the . The loss, while underscoring the gulf in class, offered a poignant capstone to Wigan's remarkable 2012-13 season and affirmed the enduring prestige of qualification for the annual curtain-raiser.

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