FA Trophy and FA Vase Dates Announced - 2025/2026

After the dates for the FA Cup were announced , we have also been informed of the timings of the FA Trophy and FA Vase.

Fa Trophy

Aldershot won the FA Trophy for the first time in their history last season, defeating National League North side Spennymoor Town 3-0 at Wembley. Shots' fans and supporters in the non-league scene will be excited at the chance of playing at the National Stadium, and will be anxiously checking the below dates.

Preliminary Round

Saturday 23rd August 2025

First Round Qualifying

Saturday 6th September 2025

Second Round Qualifying

Saturday 20 September 2025

Third Round Qualifying

Saturday 4 October 2025

First Round Proper

Saturday 25 October 2025

Second Round Proper

Saturday 15 November 2025

Third Round Proper

Saturday 13 December 2025

Fourth Round Proper

Saturday 10 January 2026

Fifth Round Proper

Saturday 31 January 2026

Sixth Round Proper

Saturday 28 February 2026

Semi-Final

Saturday 28 March 2026

Final

Sunday 17 May 2026

FA Vase

Whitstable Town lifted the FA Vase after defeating AFC Whytleafe 2-1 in the final. Teams from Step Five and Six will be hoping for the chance to make history.

First Round Qualifying

Saturday 23rd August 2025

Second Round Qualifying

Saturday 30th September 2025

First Round Proper

Saturday 18 October 2025

Second Round Proper

Saturday 8 November 2025

Third Round Proper

Saturday 6 December 2025

Fourth Round Proper

Saturday 17 January 2026

Fifth Round Proper

Saturday 7 February 2026

Sixth Round Proper

Saturday 28 February 2026

Semi Final First Leg

Saturday 28 March 2026

Semi Final Second Leg

Saturday 4 April 2026

The Final

Sunday 17 May 2026

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