FA ANNOUNCES ROUND DATES FOR CUPS

The FA has released the round dates for the Emirates FA Cup and the Isuzu FA Vase for the 2026-27 season:

The Emirates FA Cup:
Extra Preliminary Round – Saturday 8 August 2026
Preliminary Round – Saturday 22 August 2026
First Round Qualifying – Saturday 5 September 2026
Second Round Qualifying – Saturday 19 September 2026
Third Round Qualifying – Saturday 3 October 2026
Fourth Round Qualifying – Saturday 17 October 2026
First Round Proper – Saturday 7 November 2026
Second Round Proper – Saturday 5 December 2026
Third Round Proper – Saturday 9 January 2027
Fourth Round Proper – Saturday 13 February 2027
Fifth Round Proper – Saturday 6 March 2027
Quarter Final – Saturday 3 April 2027
Semi Final – Saturday 24 April 2027
Final – Saturday 22 May 2027

The Isuzu FA Vase:
First Round Qualifying – Saturday 15 August 2026
Second Round Qualifying – Saturday 12 September 2026
First Round Proper – Saturday 10 October 2026
Second Round Proper – Saturday 31 October 2026
Third Round Proper – Saturday 28 November 2026
Fourth Round Proper – Saturday 9 January 2027
Fifth Round Proper – Saturday 6 February 2027
Sixth Round Proper – Saturday 6 March 2027
Semi Final – 1st Leg – Saturday 3 April 2027
Semi Final – 2nd Leg – Saturday 10 April 2027
Final – Sunday 16 May 202