The 2024/25 FA Cup first spherical correct will get underway this weekend, and it scarcely appears plausible that the 2024 remaining befell 5 months in the past, with Manchester United springing a shock by defeating defending champions Manchester Metropolis 2-1 at Wembley Stadium.
Erik ten Hag obtained revenge for his facet’s defeat within the 2023 remaining. Whereas the ultimate featured two of the elite Premier League sides, there have been just a few cup runs from these beneath the highest flight.
Maidstone United reached the fifth spherical, struggling a 5-0 defeat to Coventry Metropolis, who got here so near reaching the ultimate. In opposition to Man United, the Sky Blues thought that they had gained the tie in additional time, however ultimately misplaced on penalties.
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The primary FA Cup remaining was performed in 1872, gained by Wanderers Soccer Membership, the primary of 5 victories within the competitors. As of 2024, Arsenal maintain the document for many trophies gained with 14, with their final coming in 2020.
In complete, there have been 143 FA Cup finals staged, with 44 groups successful the competitors not less than as soon as of their historical past.
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High 5 golf equipment who’ve gained the FA Cup |
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Membership |
Wins |
Final win |
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Arsenal |
14 |
2020 |
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Manchester United |
13 |
2024 |
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Chelsea |
8 |
2018 |
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Liverpool |
8 |
2022 |
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Tottenham Hotspur |
8 |
1991 |
FA Cup format and adjustments
The FA Cup is a straightforward knockout event, with the winners of every tie advancing to the subsequent spherical. Non-league golf equipment participate in qualifying, with groups from League One and League Two getting into within the first spherical correct. Premier League and Championship golf equipment be part of on the third-round stage.
A significant change to the format has seen replays scrapped from the primary spherical onwards. Beforehand, drawn matches would see the fixture replayed on the guests’ dwelling floor, however citing participant welfare, the FA determined to take away replays to ease fixture congestion.
The transfer sparked anger from the EFL and prompted backlash from the likes of Keir Starmer.
FA Cup first-round fixtures and TV picks
The draw for the primary spherical correct of the FA Cup befell on 14th October, with 48 golf equipment from the EFL’s League One and League Two becoming a member of the competitors together with the 32 non-league golf equipment who had progressed from the qualifying rounds. The total draw could be seen beneath.
One of many standout fixtures of the primary spherical is between MK Dons and AFC Wimbledon, because the fourth-tier sides will face off in opposition to one another for the second time this season. AFC Wimbledon gained their final assembly 3-0, and they are going to be hoping for a repeat within the cup.
Elsewhere, Nationwide League North facet Curzon Ashton will play Mansfield City, who’re third in League One, whereas Birmingham Metropolis face Sutton United, who play within the Nationwide League.
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FA Cup First Spherical Draw |
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Date |
Dwelling group |
v |
Away group |
Kick-off time |
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Fri 1st Nov |
Notts County |
v |
Alfreton |
7.45pm |
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Fri 1st Nov |
Tamworth |
v |
Huddersfield |
7.45pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Barrow |
v |
Doncaster |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Bradford |
v |
Aldershot |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Bristol Rovers |
v |
Weston-super-mare |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Burton |
v |
Scarborough |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Carlisle |
v |
Wigan |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Chesterfield |
v |
Horsham |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Crewe |
v |
Dag & Pink |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Exeter |
v |
Barnet |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Gillingham |
v |
Blackpool |
3pm |
|
Sat 2nd Nov |
Grimsby |
v |
Wealdstone |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Newport |
v |
Peterborough |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Port Vale |
v |
Barnsley |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Studying |
v |
Fleetwood |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Rochdale |
v |
Bromley |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Rotherham |
v |
Cheltenham |
3pm |
|
Sat 2nd Nov |
Salford |
v |
Shrewsbury |
3pm |
|
Sat 2nd Nov |
Southend |
v |
Charlton |
3pm |
|
Sat 2nd Nov |
Stevenage |
v |
Guiseley |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Stockport |
v |
Forest Inexperienced |
3pm |
|
Sat 2nd Nov |
Swindon |
v |
Colchester |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Solihull |
v |
Maidstone |
3pm |
|
Sat 2nd Nov |
Rushall Olympic |
v |
Accrington |
3pm |
|
Sat 2nd Nov |
Maidenhead |
v |
Crawley |
3pm |
|
Sat 2nd Nov |
Brackley |
v |
Braintree |
3pm |
|
Sat 2nd Nov |
Tonbridge Angels |
v |
Harborough City |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Tranmere |
v |
Oldham |
3pm |
|
Sat 2nd Nov |
Walsall |
v |
Bolton |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Woking |
v |
Cambridge |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Worthing |
v |
Morecambe |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Wycombe |
v |
York |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Hendesford City |
v |
Gainsborough Trinity |
3pm |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Northampton |
v |
Kettering |
5.30pm |
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Solar third Nov |
MK Dons |
v |
AFC Wimbledon |
12.30pm |
|
Solar third Nov |
Sutton United |
v |
Birmingham |
12.30pm |
|
Solar third Nov |
Boreham Wooden |
v |
Leyton Orient |
2pm |
|
Solar third Nov |
Curzon Ashton |
v |
Mansfield |
2pm |
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Solar third Nov |
Harrogate City |
v |
Wrexham |
3.30pm |
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Mon 4th Nov |
Chesham United |
v |
Lincoln |
7.15pm |
5 video games will probably be proven reside on tv, which could be discovered within the desk beneath.
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FA Cup First Spherical TV Picks |
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Date |
Tie |
Channel (kick-off) |
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Fri 1st Nov |
Tamworth v Huddersfield City |
BBC Two (7.45pm) |
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Sat 2nd Nov |
Northampton City v Kettering City |
BBC Two (5.30pm) |
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Solar third Nov |
Sutton United v Birmingham Metropolis |
ITV1 (12.30pm) |
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Solar third Nov |
Harrogate City v Wrexham |
ITVX (3.30pm) |
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Mon 4th Nov |
Chesham United v Lincoln Metropolis |
ITV4 (7.15pm) |
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Through the FA |
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Rounds and draw dates
The first spherical will happen between 1st-4th November, with subsequent rounds being held all year long. Precise fixture dates are topic to vary relying on TV choices. On the time of writing, the timings for the second spherical draw haven’t been introduced.
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2024/25 FA Cup spherical dates |
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Spherical |
Draw date |
Date |
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First Spherical |
14th October 2024 |
1st-4th November 2024 |
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Second Spherical |
TBA |
thirtieth November 2024 |
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Third Spherical |
TBA |
eleventh January 2025 |
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Fourth Spherical |
TBA |
eighth February 2025 |
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Fifth Spherical |
TBA |
1st March 2025 |
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Quarter-final |
TBA |
twenty ninth March 2025 |
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Semi-final |
TBA |
twenty sixth April 2025 |
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Ultimate |
n/a |
seventeenth Could 2025 |
FA Cup prize cash
The FA will give out over £22m in prize cash over the course of the 2024/25 season. Any non-league golf equipment who make it by from the primary spherical of qualifying to the primary spherical correct might pocket round £23,000, whereas if a Premier League or Championship membership was to go all the best way, they’d be higher off to the tune of £5.41m.
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FA Cup prize cash breakdown |
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Spherical |
Winners’ prize |
Losers’ prize |
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First Spherical |
£45,000 |
£15,000 |
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Second Spherical |
£75,000 |
£20,000 |
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Third Spherical |
£115,000 |
£25,000 |
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Fourth Spherical |
£120,000 |
None |
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Fifth Spherical |
£225,000 |
None |
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Quarter-final |
£450,000 |
None |
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Semi-final |
£1,000,000 |
£500,000 |
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Ultimate |
£2,000,000 |
£1,000,000 |
Methods to watch the FA Cup on TV
Within the UK, broadcasting rights for the FA Cup are shared between the BBC and ITV. All through the season, the BBC will present 18 reside matches, whereas ITV is dedicated to broadcasting 20 video games from the competitors.
Within the US, FA Cup video games are broadcast reside on ESPN, with ESPN+ streaming a choice of fixtures throughout the period of the event.
Latest years have seen BBC and ITV share protection of the ultimate, whereas a brand new broadcasting deal is ready to take impact subsequent 12 months, which can see BBC and TNT Sports activities share protection of the competitors.
