FA Cup 2019-20

The 2019–20 FA Cup (also known as the FA Challenge Cup) will be the 139th edition of the oldest recognised football tournament in the world. It is sponsored by Emirates, and known as the Emirates FA Cup for sponsorship purposes. 737 clubs were accepted into the tournament, and it will begin with the Extra Preliminary Round on TBA, and will conclude with the final on TBA. The winner will qualify for the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League group stage.

Premier League side Manchester City are the defending champions.

Qualifying rounds
All of the competing teams that are not members of either the Premier League or English Football League will compete in the qualifying rounds to secure one of 32 available places in the First Round Proper. The qualifying competition will begin with the Extra Preliminary Round on 10 August 2019. The fourth and final qualifying round will be played over the weekend of 19 October 2019.