FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Vase - Preliminary Round Draws 2025

The 2025–26 season marks the return of England's most cherished football competitions: the Emirates FA Cup, Isuzu FA Vase, and Isuzu FA Trophy. Clubs from across the National League System and beyond will compete in these prestigious tournaments, with the preliminary rounds setting the stage for the action to come.

🏆 Emirates FA Cup

The Emirates FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world, and the 2025–26 season is set to continue its rich tradition. The extra preliminary round is scheduled for Saturday, 2 August 2025, with the winners advancing to the preliminary round on Saturday, 16 August 2025. You can take a look at the full Extra Preliminary Round fixtures below, as well as the Preliminary Round.

FA Cup extra preliminary round draw

FA Cup preliminary round draw

🏆 Isuzu FA Vase

The Isuzu FA Vase is a knockout competition for clubs at Steps 5 and 6 of the National League System. The first round qualifying is set for Saturday 23rd August 2025, with the second round qualifying on Saturday 30th September 2025. 

The following fixtures can be viewed below.

Isuzu FA Vase first round qualifying draw

Isuzu FA Vase second round qualifying draw

🏆 Isuzu FA Trophy

The Isuzu FA Trophy is a competition for clubs at Steps 1 to 4 of the National League System. The preliminary round is scheduled for Saturday, 23 August 2025, with the first qualifying round on Saturday, 6 September 2025.

You can view the fixtures below:

Isuzu FA Trophy preliminary round draw

Isuzu FA Trophy first round qualifying draw

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