2013–14 FA Cup qualifying rounds
The 2013–14 FA Cup is the 133rd season of the longest-running association football cup competition. 737 clubs were accepted for the competition, 21 fewer than the previous year's 758.[1] The large number of clubs entering the tournament from lower down the English football league system means that the competition starts with a number of preliminary and qualifying rounds. The 32 victorious teams from the Fourth Round Qualifying will progress to the First Round proper.
Calendar
The calendar for the 2013–14 FA Cup qualifying rounds, as announced by the FA.[2]
| Round | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs | New entries this round | Prize money[3] |
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| Extra Preliminary Round | 17 August 2013 | 185 | 737 → 552 | 370: 368th-737th | £1,500 |
| Preliminary Round | 31 August 2013 | 160 | 552 → 392 | 135: 233rd-367th | £1,925 |
| First Round Qualifying | 14 September 2013 | 116 | 392 → 276 | 72: 161st-232nd | £3,000 |
| Second Round Qualifying | 28 September 2013 | 80 | 276 → 196 | 44: 117th–160th | £4,500 |
| Third Round Qualifying | 12 October 2013 | 40 | 196 → 156 | none | £7,500 |
| Fourth Round Qualifying | 26 October 2013 | 32 | 156 → 124 | 24: 93rd–116th | £12,500 |
Extra Preliminary Round
Extra preliminary round ties were played the weekend of 17 August 2013, with replays taking place 20-22 August. 370 teams entered at this stage of the competition. The round featured 89 teams from the tenth tier of English football in the competition, being the lowest ranked teams in this round. The draw was as follows:[4]
† – After extra time
Preliminary Round
Preliminary round ties were played on the weekend of 31 August 2013. A total of 320 teams take part in this stage of the competition, including the 185 winners from the extra preliminary round and 135 entering at this stage from the 6 leagues at level 8. The round featured 34 teams from the tenth tier of English football in the competition, being the lowest ranked teams in this round. The draw is as follows:[8]
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First Round Qualifying
The first round qualifying ties were played on the weekend of 14 September 2013, with replays being played the following mid-week. A total of 232 teams are in this stage of the competition, including the 160 winners from the preliminary round and 72 entering at this stage. The round featured 10 teams from the tenth tier of English football in the competition, being the lowest ranked teams in this round. The draw is as follows:[9]
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Second Round Qualifying
The second round qualifying ties will be played on the weekend of 28 September 2013. A total of 160 teams are in this stage of the competition, including the 116 winners from the first qualifying round and 44 entering at this stage. The round features 3 teams from the tenth tier of English football in the competition, being the lowest ranked teams in this round.
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Third Round Qualifying
The third qualifying round took place on the weekend of Saturday 12 October 2013. A total of 80 teams will compete, having progressed from the second qualifying round. Atherstone Town of the Midland Football Combination Premier Division are the lowest ranked team remaining in the competition, from level 10.
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References
- ^ "List of 737 Clubs Accepted". The Football Association. 5 July 2013.
- ^ "The FA Cup Round Dates, 2013–14". The Football Association. 5 July 2013.
- ^ "The FA Cup Prize Fund". The Football Association. 5 July 2013.
- ^ "Extra Preliminary Round". The Football Association. 5 July 2013.
- ^ http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/More/~/media/B2285C3105B34C29A4BF1CB35782CD43.ashx
- ^ http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/More/~/media/B2285C3105B34C29A4BF1CB35782CD43.ashx
- ^ http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/More/~/media/B2285C3105B34C29A4BF1CB35782CD43.ashx
- ^ "Preliminary Round draw". The Football Association. 5 July 2013.
- ^ "First Round Qualifying draw". The Football Association. 5 July 2013.
- ^ "Rushall Olympic return to FA Cup after Gainsborough are thrown out". BBC Sport. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ^ Pakey, John (10 October 2013). "Trinity boss says FA Cup appeal decision is 'laughable'". This Is Lincolnshire. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ^ "Sleaford & Huntingdon removed". The Football Association. 26 September 2013.