FA Cup: All You Need to Know
About the FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is an annual knockout football competition in England. It is the oldest association football competition in the world, having been founded in 1871-72.
History of the FA Cup
The FA Cup was founded by Charles W. Alcock, secretary of the Football Association. The first competition was won by Wanderers F.C., who defeated Royal Engineers 1-0 in the final on March 16, 1872.
Current Format of the FA Cup
The FA Cup is a knockout competition, meaning that teams are eliminated if they lose a match. The competition is open to all member clubs of the Football Association, from the Premier League down to the lower leagues.
Teams Participating in the FA Cup
The FA Cup is open to all member clubs of the Football Association, from the Premier League down to the lower leagues. In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 736 teams entered into the competition.
FA Cup Schedule
The FA Cup is played over several rounds, starting with the preliminary and qualifying rounds in August. The first round proper is played in November, and the competition progresses through several more rounds until the semi-finals and final, which are played at Wembley Stadium in London.
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