The Owls' win was even more impressive as they were still a second division team when they beat Sir Alex Ferguson’s top flight giants by a single goal to nil thanks to John Sheridan’s first-half effort on April 21, 1991.
Here's a look back at the celebrations which followed one of the proudest days in the club’s history as thousands of Wednesdayites gathered outside Sheffield Town Hall.
The 1991 League Cup success is still the Owls’ most-recent piece of silverware.
13. Richards and Atkinson
Chairman Dave Richards and manager Ron Atkinson celebrate the achievement. Photo: Ian Vickers
14. Saluting the heroes
Owls fans in the city centre look out for the homecoming players Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
15. Tricky Trev
The former Owls forward and manager was an unused substitute in the final. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
