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The FA Community Shield marks the official start of the English football season and is played annually at the iconic Wembley Stadium. This highly anticipated clash sees the Premier League champions face off against the FA Cup winners. If the same team wins both titles in the previous season, the league runners-up step in to keep the competition alive and competitive. More than just a trophy match, the FA Community Shield is recognised as a competitive super cup fixture by both The Football Association (FA) and UEFA, adding prestige to the event as a genuine title contest. Beyond the action on the pitch, the Community Shield plays a significant role in giving back. Organised by the FA, proceeds from ticket sales and matchday programmes benefit all 124 clubs that enter the FA Cup from the first round onward. These funds are then used to support local charities, community initiatives, and national charity partners, making this match a true symbol of football’s power to unite and uplift communities. First played in the 1908–09 season, the FA Community Shield evolved from the Sheriff of London Charity Shield, carrying forward a proud tradition of using football for charitable good while delivering top-tier entertainment. The 2024 FA Community Shield saw Manchester City edge out Manchester United in a dramatic encounter. After a 1–1 draw in regulation time, City triumphed 7–6 in a penalty shootout, securing their place as the current title holders in one of the most thrilling editions of the match to date.