FA Cup Round Dates Announced - 2025/2026 season

Last years FA Cup saw Crystal Palace win their first major trophy in their 119 year-history, defeating seven-time champions Manchester City 1-0 in the final. While most of the eyes are on the winners, the early stages can create plenty of dramas and stories, with Tamworth and Harborough making the headlines last campaign. Looking ahead to next season, the dates for the rounds have been announced.

Extra Preliminary Round

Saturday 2nd August 2025

Preliminary Round

Saturday 16th August 2025

First Round Qualifying

Saturday 30th August 2025

Second Round Qualifying

Saturday 13th September 2025

Third Round Qualifying

Saturday 27th September 2025

Fourth Round Qualifying

Saturday 11th October 2025

First Round Proper

Saturday 1st November 2025

Second Round Proper

Saturday 6th December 2025

Third Round Proper

Saturday 10th January 2026

Fourth Round Proper

Saturday 14th February 2026

Fifth Round Proper

Saturday 7th March 2026

Quarter Final

Saturday 4th April 2026

Semi Final

Saturday 25th April 2026

Final

Saturday 16th May 2026

With replays scrapped from the first round onwards, Non-League teams up and down the country will be hopeful for lucrative away ties in the early rounds, with Harborough's trip to Reading setting them in good stead financially for this year.

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