
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.
Saturday 2nd August 2025
Saturday 16th August 2025
Saturday 30th August 2025
Saturday 13th September 2025
Saturday 27th September 2025
Saturday 11th October 2025
Saturday 1st November 2025
Saturday 6th December 2025
Saturday 10th January 2026
Saturday 14th February 2026
Saturday 7th March 2026
Saturday 4th April 2026
Saturday 25th April 2026
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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