FA CUP & VASE - ROUND DATES

June 14, 2024

The FA have released round dates for the Emirates FA Cup and Isuzu FA Vase competitions in 2024/25.


In the Emirates FA Cup, the journey for Velocity Wessex League sides begins on Saturday, August 3 in the Extra Preliminary Round, with the Preliminary Round a fortnight later on August 17.


Clubs making it through to the First Round Qualifying will have a third tie in the competition before the calendar month is out - on August 31.


Meanwhile the Isuzu FA Vase kicks-off on Saturday, August 24 with the First Round Qualifying, followed by the Second Round Qualifying on September 21.


The full schedule can be found via the links below:


EMIRATES FA CUP - ROUND DATES

ISUZU FA VASE - ROUND DATES


Acceptances and exemptions for these competitions will be confirmed on Friday, June 28, while early round draws are scheduled for Friday, July 5.


Photo: Paul Paxford

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