2024–25 FA Youth Cup
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Teams | 633 |
The 2024–25 FA Youth Cup was the 73rd edition of the competition.
The competition consisted of several rounds and was preceded by a qualifying competition, starting with two preliminary rounds which was followed by three qualifying rounds for non-League teams. The Football League teams entered the draw thereafter, with League One and League Two teams entered in the first round proper, and Premier League and Championship teams entered in the third round proper.
A record 633 clubs were accepted into the competition. Although 3 teams Hutton, Newent Town, and Thame United withdrew before the draw began, 630 competed in the competition. The current defending Champions are Manchester City who defeated Leeds United 4–0 at the City of Manchester Stadium in front of 20,000 fans.
Calendar
[edit]Round | Matches played from | Matches | Clubs | New entries |
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Extra preliminary round | 12 August 2024 | 93 | 630 → 537 | 186 |
Preliminary round | 2 September 2024 | 191 | 537 → 346 | 289 |
First round qualifying | 16 September 2024 | 117 | 346 → 229 | 43 |
Second round qualifying | 30 September 2024 | 70 | 229 → 159 | 23 |
Third round qualifying | 14 October 2024 | 35 | 159 → 124 | |
First round | 2 November 2024 | 40 | 124 → 84 | 45 |
Second round | 23 November 2024 | 20 | 84 → 64 | |
Third round | 14 December 2024 | 32 | 64 → 32 | 44 |
Fourth round | 18 January 2025 | 16 | 32 → 16 | |
Fifth round | 8 February 2025 | 8 | 16 → 8 | |
Quarter-finals | 8 March 2025 | 4 | 8 → 4 | |
Semi-finals | 5 April 2025 | 2 | 4 → 2 | |
Final | 3 May 2025 | 1 | 2 → 1 |
Qualifying rounds
[edit]Extra preliminary round
[edit]186 teams from tiers 7-10 competed in the Extra preliminary Round. 9 walkovers occurred in this round as Ardley United, Arundel, Godalming Town, Rochester United, St Blazey, Selsey, Soham Town Rangers, Sutton Athletic and West Didsbury & Chorlton all withdrew from the competition at this stage. The result is 9 total walkovers so far. The Draw was released on July 5, 2024.[1][2]
Preliminary round
[edit]382 teams competed in the Preliminary round with the 93 winners from the previous round along with 289 new teams. 17 walkovers occurred in this round as Baldock Town, Barnstaple Town, Bideford, Carlisle City, Crowborough Athletic, Evesham United, Flackwell Heath, Great Wakering Rovers, Hamworthy United, Holmesdale, Lancing, Mousehole, Romford, Shepton Mallet, Silsden, Stapenhill, and Wick all withdrew from the competition at this stage. As a result, we have 26 walkovers so far. The Draw was released on July 5, 2024.[1]
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First Round Qualifying
[edit]43 clubs from the sixth tier National League North and National League South competed with the 191 winners from the preliminary round. Even though the 6th tier has 48 teams, Chesham United, Farnborough, Peterborough Sports, Scunthorpe United, and Welling United did not apply to compete in the FA Youth Cup this year. Bracknell Town were originally supposed to play in this round, but were disqualified after they fielded an ineligible player so their opponent Ascot United moved on in their place. No walkovers occcured during the round. This results in the same number of walkovers for the tournament 26. The Draw was made on September 6, 2024.[3]
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Second Round Qualifying
[edit]23 clubs from the fifth tier National League competed with the 117 winners from the previous round. 12 teams from tier ten are left with 11 confirmed to be moving on to this round. Although the fifth tier has 24 clubs, Braintree Town did not apply to compete in the FA Youth Cup. No walkovers occcured during the round. This results in the same number of walkovers for the tournament 26. The draw was done on September 20, 2024.[4]
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Third Round Qualifying
[edit]The 70 winners from the Second Round Qualifying compete in this round with the 35 winners progressing to the First Round Proper. Four teams Coalville Town, Hackney Wick, Rising Ballers Kensington, and Wellingborough Whitworth from tier 10 are the lowest ranked teams left in the competition. Seven teams Barking, Guiseley AFC, Gosport Borough, Hackney Wick, Harpenden Town, Kingstonian, and Newcastle Town made it from the Extra Preliminary Round to this round so far. The draw was done on October 4, 2024.[5]
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Competition Proper
[edit]First Round
[edit]45 teams from League One and League Two joined the 35 winners from the previous round. Barrow, Crawley Town, and Wycombe Wanderers will not participate in this round as they did not apply to enter the competition. Coalville Town, Hackney Wick, Rising Ballers Kensington and Wellingborough Whitworth from the tenth tier are the lowest ranked teams left in the competition. Five teams, Barking, Guiseley, Hackney Wick, Merstham FC and Newcastle Town made it all the way from the Extra Preliminary Round to the First Round Proper playing 5 games to make it here. The Draw was made on October 18, 2024.[6]
Premier League[a] | Championship[a] | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
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24 / 24
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22 / 22
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23 / 23
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35 / 35
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124 / 124
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24 October 2024 | Exeter City (3) | 2–0 | Bridgwater United (9) | Exeter |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 269 Referee: Luke McFarlane |
24 October 2024 | Hartpury University (9) | 1–3 | Cheltenham Town (4) | Hartpury |
19:30 GMT |
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Stadium: Hartpury University Stadium Attendance: 406 Referee: Mitchell Terry |
25 October 2024 | Hertford Town (8) | 3–2 | Cambridge United (3) | Hertford |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Hertingfordbury Park Attendance: 357 Referee: Joanne Horwood |
28 October 2024 | Oldham Athletic (5) | 0–6 | Barnsley (3) | Oldham |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Boundary Park Attendance: 251 Referee: Christopher Porter |
28 October 2024 | AFC Fylde (5) | 3–0 | Doncaster Rovers (4) | Wesham |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Mill Farm Attendance: 352 Referee: Andy Sykes |
28 October 2024 | Salford City (4) | 2–1 | Huddersfield Town (3) | Salford |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Peninsula Stadium Attendance: 547 Referee: Abdul Hakimy |
28 October 2024 | Lichfield City (9) | 0–5 | Lincoln City (3) | Lichfield |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: City Ground Attendance: 185 Referee: Keir Sheppard |
28 October 2024 | Gillingham (4) | 4–3 (a.e.t.) | Charlton Athletic (3) | Gillingham |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: MEMS Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 348 Referee: Deryll David |
29 October 2024 | Rotherham United (3) | 2–6 | Bolton Wanderers (3) | Rotherham |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: AESSEAL New York Stadium Attendance: 330 Referee: Ian Johnston |
29 October 2024 | Wrexham (3) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Morecambe (4) | Wrexham |
19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: STōK Cae Ras Attendance: 577 Referee: Thomas Swift |
29 October 2024 | Harrogate Town (4) | 2–0 | Guiseley (7) | Harrogate |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Exercise Stadium Attendance: 727 Referee: Conor Ledgeway |
29 October 2024 | Chesterfield (4) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Walsall (4) | Alfreton |
19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Impact Arena Attendance: 160 Referee: Samuel Wright |
29 October 2024 | Colchester United (4) | 4–2 | Hackney Wick (10) | Colchester |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: JobServe Community Stadium Attendance: 232 Referee: Sam Wigington |
29 October 2024 | Swindon Town (4) | 3–1 | Newport County (4) | Swindon |
19:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: The County Ground Attendance: 451 Referee: Adam Gregory |
29 October 2024 | Woking (5) | 2–4 (a.e.t.) | Bromley (4) | Woking |
19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Laithwaite Community Stadium Attendance: 166 Referee: Dennis Torres-Miranda |
30 October 2024 | Peterborough United (3) | 1–2 | Northampton Town (3) | Peterborough |
19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Weston Homes Stadium Attendance: 550 Referee: Joseph Karram |
30 October 2024 | Kempston Rovers (9) | 1–2 | Notts County (4) | Kempston |
19:30 GMT |
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Stadium: Hillgrounds Leisure Attendance: 150 Referee: Luke Scott |
30 October 2024 | AFC Dunstable (8) | 2–1 | Reading (3) | Dunstable |
19:30 GMT |
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Stadium: Creasey Park Attendance: 350 Referee: Zachary Cunningham |
30 October 2024 | Sutton United (5) | 0–1 | AFC Wimbledon (4) | Sutton |
19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: VBS Community Stadium Attendance: 497 Referee: Derrick Laing |
30 October 2024 | Leyton Orient (3) | 1–0 | Aldershot Town (5) | Leyton |
19:45 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Gaughan Group Stadium Attendance: 261 Referee: Ross Murph | |
Note: Match was originally supposed to start at 19:00 GMT but was moved 45 minutes later because Aldershot town did not arrive yet. |
30 October 2024 | Merstham (8) | 4–0 | St Albans City (6) | Merstham |
20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Moatside Attendance: 287 Referee: Craig Barnett | ||
Note: Match was pushed back 15 minutes due to traffic on the M25. |
31 October 2024 | Altrincham (5) | 1–4 (a.e.t.) | Carlisle United (4) | Altrincham |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Moss Lane Attendance: 313 Referee: Graeme Kearney |
31 October 2024 | Newcastle Town (8) | 2–4 | Birmingham City (3) | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Lyme Valley Stadium Attendance: 226 Referee: Brandon Scaife |
31 October 2024 | Barking (9) | 2–3 | Whitehawk (7) | Dagenham |
19:45 GMT | Stadium: Lawtech Stadium Attendance: 167 Referee: Gerry Heron |
31 October 2024 | Sheringham (9) | 0–1 | Rising Ballers Kensington (10) | Sheringham |
19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Weybourne Road Attendance: 110 Referee: Jaden Lister |
31 October 2024 | Camberley Town (9) | 0–2 | Forest Green Rovers (5) | Camberley |
19:45 GMT | Stadium: Krooner Park Attendance: 115 Referee: Dennis Torres-Miranda |
31 October 2024 | Tamworth (5) | 2–1 | Wellingborough Whitworth (10) | Tamworth |
20:00 GMT |
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Stadium: The Lamb Ground Attendance: 127 Referee: Mitchell Cartwright |
1 November 2024 | Accrington Stanley (4) | 2–1 | Farsley Celtic (6) | Accrington |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Wham Stadium Attendance: 314 Referee: Mark Reeves |
1 November 2024 | Stockport County (3) | 0–3 | Blackpool (3) | Stockport |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Stockport Sports Village Attendance: 206 Referee: Adam Watson |
1 November 2024 | Blyth Spartans (7) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–5 p) | Bradford City (4) | Blyth |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Croft Park Attendance: 341 Referee: Givi Todua |
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1 November 2024 | Fleetwood Town (4) | 4–1 | Wigan Athletic (3) | Fleetwood |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: 296 Referee: Christopher Porter |
1 November 2024 | Mansfield Town (3) | 1–2 | Grimsby Town (4) | Mansfield |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: One Call Stadium Attendance: 474 Referee: Ashley Allen |
3 November 2024 | Trafford (8) | 0–1 | Tranmere Rovers (4) | Flixton |
13:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Shawe View Attendance: 246 Referee: Jack Lambert |
4 November 2024 | Milton Keynes Dons (4) | 0–4 | Stevenage (3) | Denbigh |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Stadium MK Attendance: 350 Referee: Luke Scott |
4 November 2024 | Eastleigh (5) | 5–2 | Torquay United (6) | Eastleigh |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Silverlake Stadium Attendance: 221 Referee: Paul Barber |
5 November 2024 | Port Vale (4) | 0–4 | Burton Albion (3) | Burslem |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 435 Referee: Thomas Swift |
5 November 2024 | Bristol Rovers (3) | 3–1 (a.e.t.) | Badshot Lea (8) | Bristol |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 257 Referee: Craig Scriven |
5 November 2024 | Solihull Moors (5) | 1–2 | Crewe Alexandra (4) | Solihull |
19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: ARMCO Arena Attendance: 249 Referee: Gareth Davis |
6 November 2024 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | 9–0 | Coalville Town (10) | Shrewsbury |
19:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: The Croud Meadow Attendance: 250 Referee: Jamie Conde |
7 November 2024 | Maidenhead United (5) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (2–3 p) | Burgess Hill Town (8) | Maidenhead |
19:45 GMT | Stadium: York Road Attendance: 138 Referee: Joanne Horwood |
13 November 2024 Replay | Bradford City (4) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (8–9 p) | Blyth Spartans (7) | Brighouse |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: St Giles Road Attendance: 139 Referee: Givi Todua | |
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Note: Match was replayed at Brighouse Town because Bradford City used too many substitutes during the original Matchup.[7] |
20 November 2024 Replay | Bromley (4) | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Woking (5) | Bromley |
19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Hayes Lane | |
Note: Match was ordered to be replayed because the initial match not being completed within the rules of the competition. |
Second Round
[edit]The winners from the first round would compete in this round. Rising Ballers Kensington from the tenth tier is the lowest tier team left in the tournament. Merstham FC are the only team remaining who played in the Extra-Preliminary round, winning 6 matches to get to this stage. The draw was made on November 1, 2024. [8]
Premier League[a] | Championship[a] | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
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20 / 20
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24 / 24
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13 / 22
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15 / 23
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12 / 35
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84 / 124
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13 November 2024 | Barnsley (3) | 0–1 | Carlisle United (4) | Barnsley |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Oakwell Attendance: 177 Referee: Paul Roots |
13 November 2024 | Tranmere Rovers (4) | 1–3 | Wrexham (3) | Birkenhead |
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Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 562 Referee: Andy Sykes |
15 November 2024 | AFC Fylde (5) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | Northampton Town (3) | Wesham |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Mill Farm Attendance: 517 Referee: Abid Hussain | |||
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15 November 2024 | Fleetwood Town (4) | 7–0 | Tamworth (5) | Fleetwood |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: 266 Referee: Jacob Viera |
15 November 2024 | Grimsby Town (4) | 3–2 | Salford City (4) | Cleethorpes |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 320 Referee: Mathew Wright |
16 November 2024 | Burton Albion (3) | 1–2 | Notts County (4) | Burton Upon Trent |
14:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Pirelli Stadium Attendance: 420 Referee: Richard Morris |
18 November 2024 | Chesterfield (4) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Shrewsbury Town (3) | Alfreton |
19:00 GMT |
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18 November 2024 | Eastleigh (5) | 0–6 | AFC Wimbledon (4) | Eastleigh |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Silverlake Stadium Referee: Michael Ryan |
18 November 2024 | Stevenage (3) | 4–1 (a.e.t.) | Cheltenham Town (4) | Stevenage |
19:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Lamex Stadium Attendance: 516 Referee: Craig Barnett |
19 November 2024 | Harrogate Town (4) | 3–1 | Birmingham City (3) | Harrogate |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Exercise Stadium Attendance: 471 Referee: Jamie Cann |
19 November 2024 | Leyton Orient (3) | 6–0 | Whitehawk (7) | Leyton |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Gaughan Group Stadium Attendance: 210 Referee: Dennis Torres-Miranda |
19 November 2024 | Gillingham (4) | 1–2 | Swindon Town (4) | Gillingham |
19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: MEMS Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 404 Referee: Gerry Heron |
19 November 2024 | Exeter City (3) | 4–0 | AFC Dunstable (8) | Exeter |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 192 Referee: Luke McFarlane |
21 November 2024 | Crewe Alexandra (4) | v | Blackpool (3) | Crewe |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Mornflake Stadium Referee: Richard Abson |
25 November 2024 | Bolton Wanderers (3) | v | Lincoln City (3) | Horwich |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium Referee: Graeme Kearney |
26 November 2024 | Accrington Stanley (4) | v | Blyth Spartans (7) | Accrington |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Wham Stadium | |||
Note: match was originally to be played on 20 November 2024, but was moved back a week because Blyth Spartans had to replay their first round matchup against Bradford City. |
26 November 2024 | Hertford Town (8) | v | Bristol Rovers (3) | Hertford |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Hertingfordbury Park Referee: Neil Morrison |
27 November 2024 | Burgess Hill Town (8) | v | Colchester United (4) | Burgess Hill |
19:30 GMT | Stadium: Leylands Park Referee: Jonathan Bolland |
27 November 2024 | Merstham (8) | v | Forest Green Rovers (5) | Merstham |
19:30 GMT | Stadium: Moatside Referee: Jordan Crossley |
November 2024 | Woking (5) | v | Rising Ballers Kensington (10) | Woking |
Stadium: The Laithwaite Community Stadium Referee: Lawrence Torz-Brown | ||||
Note: Match was postponed due to a replay in the Bromley vs Woking match as the original game wasn't played within the rules of the competition. |
Third Round
[edit]44 teams from the EFL Championship and the Premier League join in this stage of the competition. The draw was made on November 15, 2024.[9]
Premier League[a] | Championship[a] | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
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24 / 24
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8 / 22
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11 / 23
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8 / 35
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71 / 124
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1 December 2024 | Notts County (4) | v | Fullham | Nottingham |
18:30 GMT | Stadium: Meadow Lane |
6 December 2024 | Manchester City | v | Crystal Palace | Manchester |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Joie Stadium |
December 2024 | Watford (2) | v | Oxford United (2) |
December 2024 | Millwall (2) | v | Hull City (2) | Bermondsey |
Stadium: The Den |
December 2024 | Leyton Orient (3) | v | AFC Fylde (5) | Leyton |
Stadium: Gaughan Group Stadium |
December 2024 | Hertford Town (8) or Bristol Rovers (3) | v | Arsenal |
December 2024 | AFC Bournemouth | v | Ipswich Town |
December 2024 | Harrogate Town (4) | v | West Bromwich Albion (2) | Harrogate |
Stadium: Exercise Stadium |
December 2024 | Queens Park Rangers (2) | v | Swindon Town (4) | Shepherd's Bush |
Stadium: MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium |
December 2024 | Derby County (2) | v | Sunderland (2) |
December 2024 | Leicester City | v | Chelsea |
December 2024 | Stoke City (2) | v | Woking (5) or Rising Ballers Kensington (10) |
December 2024 | Cardiff City (2) | v | Chesterfield (4) |
December 2024 | Bristol City (2) | v | Sheffield Wednesday (2) |
December 2024 | Portsmouth (2) | v | Leeds United (2) |
December 2024 | AFC Wimbledon (4) | v | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Wimbledon |
Stadium: Plough Lane |
December 2024 | Tottenham Hotspur | v | Middlesbrough (2) |
December 2024 | Norwich City (2) | v | Brentford |
December 2024 | Fleetwood Town (4) | v | Burnley (2) | Fleetwood |
Stadium: Highbury Stadium |
December 2024 | Aston Villa | v | Accrington Stanley (4) or Blyth Spartans (7) |
December 2024 | Sheffield United (2) | v | Blackburn Rovers (2) |
December 2024 | Merstham (8) or Forest Green Rovers (5) | v | Burgess Hill Town (8) or Colchester United (4) |
December 2024 | Luton Town (2) | v | Crewe Alexandra (4) or Blackpool (3) |
December 2024 | Grimsby Town (4) | v | West Ham United | Cleethorpes |
Stadium: Blundell Park |
December 2024 | Everton | v | Nottingham Forest |
December 2024 | Preston North End (2) | v | Liverpool | Preston |
Stadium: Deepdale |
December 2024 | Manchester United | v | Coventry City (2) |
December 2024 | Swansea City (2) | v | Southampton |
December 2024 | Stevenage (3) | v | Exeter City (3) | Stevenage |
Stadium: Lamex Stadium |
December 2024 | Bolton Wanderers (3) or Lincoln City (3) | v | Wrexham (3) |
December 2024 | Carlisle United (4) | v | Plymouth Argyle (2) | Carlisle |
Stadium: Brunton Park |
December 2024 | Newcastle United | v | Brighton & Hove Albion |
Fourth Round
[edit]Fifth Round
[edit]Quarter-finals
[edit]Semi-finals
[edit]Final
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "EARLY ROUND DRAWS MADE FOR EMIRATES FA CUP, FA YOUTH CUP, ISUZU FA TROPHY AND FA VASE". The FA.
- ^ "FA Youth Cup Fixtures". THE FA.
- ^ "THE FA YOUTH CUP FIRST ROUND QUALIFYING DRAW HAS BEEN MADE". The FA.
- ^ "FIXTURES CONFIRMED IN THE FA YOUTH CUP SECOND ROUND QUALIFYING". The FA.
- ^ "THE DRAW FOR THE THIRD ROUND QUALIFYING OF THE FA YOUTH CUP HAS BEEN MADE". The FA.
- ^ "THE DRAW FOR THE FA YOUTH CUP FIRST ROUND PROPER HAS BEEN MADE". The FA.
- ^ "FA Youth cup tie to be replayed". Blyth Spartans.
- ^ "THE DRAW FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF THE FA YOUTH CUP HAS BEEN MADE". The FA.
- ^ "CLUBS FROM THE PREMIER LEAGUE AND EFL CHAMPIONSHIP ENTER THE FA YOUTH CUP THIRD ROUND". The FA.