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FA Cup
2020–21
FA Cup logo
Region Flag of England England
Flag of Wales Wales
Flag of Guernsey Guernsey
Dates 31 August 2020 – 15 May 2021
Number of teams 736 (all)
644 (qualifying competition)
124 (main competition)
Defending champions Arsenal
Champions Leicester City
Runner-up Chelsea
Total matches played 123
Total goals scored 366
Top goal scorer Tammy Abraham
Kelechi Iheanacho
Gary Madine
Alfie May
Tom Nichols
(4 goals each)
 ← 2019–20
2021–22 → 

The 2020–21 FA Cup (also known as the Football Association Challenge Cup) was the 140th edition of the oldest football tournament in the world. It is sponsored by Emirates and known as The Emirates FA Cup for sponsorship purposes. The winner qualifies for the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League.

Teams[]

The FA Cup is a knockout competition with 124 teams taking part all trying to reach the Final at Wembley in May 2021. The competition consists of the 92 teams from the Football League system. (20 teams from the Premier League and the 72 in total from the EFL Championship, EFL League One and EFL League Two) plus the 32 surviving teams out of 644 teams from the National League System (levels 5–10 of the English Football League System) that started the competition in qualifying rounds.

All rounds are drawn randomly usually either at the completion of the previous round or on the evening of the last televised game of a round being played depending on television broadcasting rights.

This year the competition could be subject to changes to the rules and round dates etc at short notice due to following latest national and local government guidelines because of the COVID-19 pandemic in England.

Round Main Date Number of Fixtures Clubs Remaining New Entries This Round Prize Money Winner Prize Money Loser Leagues Entering This Round
First Round Proper Saturday 7 November 2020 40 124 → 84 48 £22,629 None 24 EFL League One teams
24 EFL League Two teams
Second Round Proper Saturday 28 November 2020 20 84 → 64 None £34,000 None None
Third Round Proper Saturday 9 January 2021 32 64 → 32 44 £82,000 None 20 Premier League teams
24 EFL Championship teams
Fourth Round Proper Saturday 23 January 2021 16 32 → 16 None £90,000 None None
Fifth Round Proper Wednesday 10 February 2021 8 16 → 8 None £180,000 None None
Quarter-Finals Saturday 20 March 2021 4 8 → 4 None £360,000 None None
Semi-Finals Saturday 17 April 2021 2 4 → 2 None £900,000 £450,000 None
Final Saturday 15 May 2021 1 2 → 1 None £1,800,000 £900,000 None

Delay and scheduling[]

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, the previous season's competition was delayed, with the final scheduled to be played roughly three months late, on 1 August 2020. In a normal year, the FA Cup would start in August, but with the previous season finishing late, the start of the 2020–21 FA Cup will also be delayed to 1 September 2020.

Contrary to initial specualtion that the 2020–21 FA Cup would be reduced in size, on 25 July 2020, the FA confirmed that lower league teams would be able to compete in the competition, with 736 places available (as in previous seasons) and 889 entrants. All eligible teams at step 5 of the National League System (and above) will be accepted into the competition, with the remaining places given to clubs at step 6. In previous seasons step 6 clubs have been given access to the Extra Preliminary Round based on their league position, but due to the cancellation of these leagues in 2019–20, the places for these teams will be allocated by a random draw instead.

Round and draw dates[]

Planned dates for the early qualifying rounds were released to clubs in the National League System in late July, and confirmed by the FA on 3 August 2020. With replays removed from all rounds, some qualifying rounds were scheduled for Tuesdays rather than the usual Saturday.

Phase Round Draw date Draw venue First match date
Qualifying rounds Extra Preliminary Round 18 August 2020 31 August 2020
Preliminary Round 12 September 2020
First Round Qualifying 14 September 2020 22 September 2020
Second Round Qualifying 25 September 2020 3 October 2020
Third Round Qualifying 5 October 2020 13 October 2020
Fourth Round Qualifying 15 October 2020 24 October 2020
Main tournament First Round Proper 26 October 2020 6 November 2020
Second Round Proper 9 November 2020 28 November 2020
Third Round Proper 30 November 2020 9 January 2021
Fourth Round Proper 11 January 2021 23 January 2021
Fifth Round Proper 11 January 2021 10 February 2021
Quarter-finals 20 March 2021
Semi-finals 17 April 2021
Final 15 May 2021

Rules changes[]

To fit into a truncated schedule for the 2020–21 season, replays were removed from the competition. The prize fund has been reduced, with figures returning to those last used in the 2017–18 FA Cup. While restrictions on fans attending games in person are in place, the usual prize money awarded to the winners for each round will be split 75%/25% with the losers.

Qualifying rounds[]

Main article: 2020–21 FA Cup qualifying rounds

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 began with the Extra Preliminary Round on 31 August 2020.

First Round Proper[]

The draw for the First Round Proper was held on 26 October 2020. The 31 winners from the fourth qualifying round will join the clubs from League One and League Two and bye recipients Chorley in 40 ties played over the weekend of 7 November. This round will include one team from level 9, Skelmersdale United, the lowest ranked team left in the competition. Chesterfield were originally drawn to play at Rochdale in this round. However, due to Chesterfield fielding an ineligible player during their Fourth Qualifying Round match against Stockport County, the match was replayed and ultimately won by Stockport County.

6 November 2020 Harrogate Town (4) 4–1 Skelmersdale United (9) Harrogate  
19:45 GMT Miller Goal 1'
Beck Goal 45+3'
Lawlor Goal 68'
Martin Goal 73' 		Report Mitchley Goal 89' Stadium: Wetherby Road
Attendance: 0
7 November 2020 Tonbridge Angels (6) 0–7 Bradford City (4) Tonbridge  
12:30 GMT Report A. O'Connor Goal 6'
Clarke Goal 14', 44'
Donaldson Goal 55'
Samuels Goal 68'
Pritchard Goal 83'
Wood Goal 90+1' 		Stadium: Longmead Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: James Oldham
7 November 2020 Exeter City (4) 2–1 AFC Fylde (6) Exeter  
13:00 GMT Jay Goal 26'
Hartridge Goal 33' 		Report Hulme Goal 11' Stadium: St James Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Tom Reeves
7 November 2020 Leyton Orient (4) 1–2 Newport County (4) Leyton, London  
15:00 GMT Kyprianou Goal 40' Report Baker Goal 37'
Devitt Goal 77' 		Stadium: Brisbane Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: James Adcock
7 November 2020 Sunderland (3) 0–1 Mansfield Town (4) Sunderland  
15:00 GMT Report Lapslie Goal 49' Stadium: Stadium of Light
Attendance: 0
Referee: Anthony Backhouse
7 November 2020 Bolton Wanderers (4) 2–3 Crewe Alexandra (3) Bolton  
15:00 GMT Delfouneso Goal 37', 78' Report Mandron Goal 29'
Finney Goal 70'
Kirk Goal 75' 		Stadium: University of Bolton Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Rob Lewis
7 November 2020 Oxford United (3) 1–2 Peterborough United (3) Oxford  
15:00 GMT Ruffels Goal 45+2' Report Dembélé Goal 23'
Taylor Goal 63' 		Stadium: Kassam Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Ben Speedie
7 November 2020 Walsall (4) 1–2 Bristol Rovers (3) Walsall  
15:00 GMT Lavery Goal 87' Report Baldwin Goal 33'
Hanlan Goal 39' 		Stadium: Bescot Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Ross Joyce
7 November 2020 Rochdale (3) 1–2 Stockport County (5) Rochdale  
15:00 GMT Lund Goal 22' Report Rooney Goal 7'
Reid Goal 14' 		Stadium: Spotland Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Scott Oldham
7 November 2020 Swindon Town (3) 1–2 Darlington (6) Swindon  
15:00 GMT Pitman Goal 41' Report Campbell Goal 31', 60' Stadium: County Ground
Attendance: 0
Referee: Declan Bourne
7 November 2020 Tranmere Rovers (4) 2–1 Accrington Stanley (3) Birkenhead  
15:00 GMT Blackett-Taylor Goal 13'
Clarke Goal 84' 		Report Bishop Goal 24' Stadium: Prenton Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Graham Salisbury
7 November 2020 Bromley (5) 0–1
(a.e.t.) 		Yeovil Town (5) Bromley, London  
15:00 GMT Report Rogers Goal 120+2' Stadium: Hayes Lane
Attendance: 0
Referee: Anthony Coggins
7 November 2020 Cheltenham Town (4) 3–1 South Shields (7) Cheltenham  
15:00 GMT May Goal 12', 53'
Sercombe Goal 62' 		Report Osei Goal 18' Stadium: Whaddon Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: Martin Woods
7 November 2020 Stevenage (4) 2–2
(a.e.t.)
(5–4 pen)
 Concord Rangers (6) Stevenage  
15:00 GMT Coker Goal 28'
Newton Goal 99' 		Report Wall Goal 43'
Martin Goal 109' 		Stadium: Broadhall Way
Attendance: 0
Referee: John Busby
    Penalties  
Wildin Soccerball shad check
Carter Soccerball shad check
Osborne Soccerball shad check
List Soccerball shad check
Oteh Soccerball shad check 		  Missed Popo
Soccerball shad check Hanfrey
Soccerball shad check Bridge
Soccerball shad check Hughes
Soccerball shad check Reynolds
7 November 2020 Gillingham (3) 3–2 Woking (5) Gillingham  
15:00 GMT Samuel Goal 59', 68'
Oliver Goal 79' 		Report Kretzschmar Goal 23'
Davison Goal 55' 		Stadium: Priestfield Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Chris Sarginson
7 November 2020 Charlton Athletic (3) 0–1 Plymouth Argyle (3) Charlton, London  
15:00 GMT Report Jephcott Goal 60' Stadium: The Valley
Attendance: 0
Referee: Neil Hair
7 November 2020 Salford City (4) 2–0
(a.e.t.) 		Hartlepool United (5) Salford  
15:00 GMT Andrade Goal 105+1'
Dieseruvwe Goal 120+3' 		Report Stadium: Moor Lane
Attendance: 0
Referee: Carl Boyeson
7 November 2020 Hull City (3) 2–0 Fleetwood Town (3) Kingston upon Hull  
15:00 GMT Magennis Goal 31'
Burke Goal 63' 		Report Stadium: KCOM Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Marc Edwards
7 November 2020 Colchester United (4) 1–1
(a.e.t.)
(3–5 pen)
 Marine (8) Colchester  
15:00 GMT Pell Goal 64' Report Miley Goal 22' Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Samuel Allison
    Penalties  
Pell Soccerball shad check
Chilvers Soccerball shad check
Brown Soccerball shad check
Bohui Missed 		  Soccerball shad check Touray
Soccerball shad check Hughes
Soccerball shad check Kengni
Soccerball shad check Raven
Soccerball shad check Howard
7 November 2020 Dagenham & Redbridge (5) 3–1 Grimsby Town (4) Dagenham, London  
15:00 GMT Wilson Goal 10', 90+1'
Brundle Goal 90+6' (pen.) 		Windsor Goal 60' (pen.) Stadium: Victoria Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: Craig Hicks
7 November 2020 Cambridge United (4) 0–2 Shrewsbury Town (3) Cambridge  
15:00 GMT Report C. Daniels Goal 47'
Walker Goal 89' 		Stadium: Abbey Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Peter Wright
7 November 2020 Brackley Town (6) 3–3
(a.e.t.)
(3–2 pen)
 Bishop's Stortford (7) Brackley  
15:00 GMT Ndlovu Goal 14'
Lowe Goal 21'
Mitford Goal 69' 		Report Foxley Goal 65', 87'
Richardson Goal 72' 		Stadium: St James Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Adrian Quelch
    Penalties  
Byrne Soccerball shad check
Coleman Soccerball shad check
Armson Soccerball shad check
Ndlovu Missed 		  Soccerball shad check Richardson
Missed Jones
Soccerball shad check Merrifield
Missed Johnson
Missed Davidson
7 November 2020 Boreham Wood (5) 3–3
(a.e.t.)
(4–3 pen)
 Southend United (4) Borehamwood  
15:00 GMT Fyfield Goal 8'
Ricketts Goal 51'
Tshimanga Goal 93' (pen.) 		Report Goodship Goal 59'
Egbri Goal 62'
Olayinka Goal 100' 		Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Ben Toner
    Penalties  
Coulthirst Missed
Mingoia Soccerball shad check
Thomas Soccerball shad check
Tshimanga Soccerball shad check
Mafuta Soccerball shad check 		  Soccerball shad check Olayinka
Soccerball shad check Clifford
Missed Rush
Soccerball shad check Nathaniel-George
Missed Demetriou
7 November 2020 Ipswich Town (3) 2–3
(a.e.t.) 		Portsmouth (3) Ipswich  
15:00 GMT Nolan Goal 43'
Norwood Goal 66' 		Report Curtis Goal 11'
Naylor Goal 13'
Raggett Goal 111' 		Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: Andy Haines
7 November 2020 Port Vale (4) 0–1 King's Lynn Town (5) Burslem  
15:00 GMT Report Carey Goal 82' Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: David Richardson
7 November 2020 Lincoln City (3) 6–2 Forest Green Rovers (4) Lincoln  
15:00 GMT Grant Goal 17', 24' (pen.)
Johnson Goal 64'
Scully Goal 78', 88'
Jones Goal 90+2' 		Report Whitehouse Goal 82'
Young Goal 90+2' 		Stadium: Sincil Bank
Attendance: 0
Referee: Samuel Barrott
7 November 2020 Banbury United (7) 1–2 Canvey Island (8) Banbury  
15:00 GMT Johnson Goal 68' Report Hubble Goal 23'
Ronto Goal 71' 		Stadium: Spencer Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Lewis Smith
7 November 2020 FC United of Manchester (7) 1–5 Doncaster Rovers (3) Moston, Manchester  
17:30 GMT Linney Goal 30' Report Okenabirhie Goal 13'
Whiteman Goal 21'
Sims Goal 33', 50'
Coppinger Goal 42' 		Stadium: Broadhurst Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Thomas Bramall
8 November 2020 Scunthorpe United (4) 2–3 Solihull Moors (5) Scunthorpe  
12:00 GMT McAtee Goal 14'
Van Veen Goal 84' 		Report Gleeson Goal 4' (pen.), 80' (pen.)
Pearce Goal 51' 		Stadium: Glanford Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: James Bell
8 November 2020 Havant & Waterlooville (6) 1–0 Cray Valley Paper Mills (8) Havant  
12:45 GMT Gomis Goal 18' Report Stadium: Westleigh Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: James Durkin
8 November 2020 Barnet (5) 1–0 Burton Albion (3) Edgware, London  
12:45 GMT Fonguck Goal 10' Report Stadium: The Hive Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Trevor Kettle
8 November 2020 Wigan Athletic (3) 2–3
(a.e.t.) 		Chorley (6) Wigan  
12:45 GMT Garner Goal 19'
James Goal 34' 		Report Newby Goal 48'
Cardwell Goal 60'
Hall Goal 92' 		Stadium: DW Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Martin Coy
8 November 2020 Maldon & Tiptree (8) 0–1 Morecambe (4) Maldon  
12:45 GMT Report Phillips Goal 43' (pen.) Stadium: Wallace Binder Ground
Attendance: 0
Referee: Will Finnie
8 November 2020 Torquay United (5) 5–6
(a.e.t.) 		Crawley Town (4) Torquay  
12:45 GMT Nemane Goal 18'
Whitfield Goal 24'
Umerah Goal 90+18'
Hall Goal 102' (pen.), 107' (pen.) 		Report Nichols Goal 83' (pen.), 108', 113'
Watters Goal 90+14'
Tunnicliffe Goal 90+21'
Nadesan Goal 118' 		Stadium: Plainmoor
Attendance: 0
Referee: Charles Breakspear
8 November 2020 Hayes & Yeading United (7) 2–2
(a.e.t.)
(3–4 pen)
 Carlisle United (4) Hayes, London  
12:45 GMT Rowe Goal 104'
Nasha Goal 108' 		Report Mellish Goal 118', 120+1' Stadium: Beaconsfield Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: Ollie Yates
    Penalties  
Gafaiti Soccerball shad check
Williams Missed
Nasha Soccerball shad check
Robinson Missed
Rowe Soccerball shad check
McDevitt Missed 		  Soccerball shad check Mellish
Soccerball shad check Anderton
Missed Alessandra
Soccerball shad check Tanner
Missed Kayode
Soccerball shad check Reilly
8 November 2020 Eastleigh (5) 0–0
(a.e.t.)
(3–4 pen)
 Milton Keynes Dons (3) Eastleigh  
12:45 GMT Report Stadium: Ten Acres
Attendance: 0
Referee: Alan Young
    Penalties  
Barnett Missed
Miley Soccerball shad check
Tomlinson Soccerball shad check
Bird Soccerball shad check
Bearwish Missed 		  Soccerball shad check Poole
Missed Gladwin
Soccerball shad check Morris
Soccerball shad check Walker
Soccerball shad check Fraser
8 November 2020 Hampton & Richmond Borough (6) 2–3 Oldham Athletic (4) Hampton, London  
12:45 GMT Deadfield Goal 30' (pen.), 75' Report Garrity Goal 6'
Grant Goal 40'
Rowe Goal 49' 		Stadium: Beveree Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Sam Purkiss
8 November 2020 Eastbourne Borough (6) 0–3 Blackpool (3) Eastbourne  
14:30 GMT Report Madine Goal 58', 68'
Yates Goal 90+2' 		Stadium: Priory Lane
Attendance: 0
Referee: David Rock
9 November 2020 Oxford City (6) 2–1 Northampton Town (3) Oxford  
19:45 GMT Roberts Goal 12'
Ashby Goal 68' (pen.) 		Report Hoskins Goal 7' Stadium: Marsh Lane
Attendance: 0
Referee: Paul Howard
26 November 2020 Barrow (4) 0–0
(a.e.t.)
(2–4 pen)
 AFC Wimbledon (3) Barrow-in-Furness  
19:45 GMT Report Stadium: Holker Street
Attendance: 0
Referee: Seb Stockbridge
    Penalties  
Angus Missed
Quigley Missed
Kay Soccerball shad check
Brough Soccerball shad check 		  Soccerball shad check Longman
Soccerball shad check McLoughlin
Soccerball shad check Seddon
Soccerball shad check Rudoni


Second Round Proper[]

The draw for the Second Round Proper was held on 9 November 2020. The 40 winners from the First Round Proper will compete in 20 ties played over the weekend of 28 November. This round will include two teams from level 8, Canvey Island and Marine, the lowest ranked teams left in the competition.

27 November 2020 Tranmere Rovers (4) 1–0 Brackley Town (6) Birkenhead  
19:55 GMT Woolery Goal 67' Report Stadium: Prenton Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Tom Nield
28 November 2020 Morecambe (4) 4–2
(a.e.t.) 		Solihull Moors (5) Morecambe  
12:30 GMT Stockton Goal 53', 59'
O'Sullivan Goal 95'
Hancox Goal 108' (o.g.) 		Report Hudlin Goal 19'
Cranston Goal 69' 		Stadium: Globe Arena
Attendance: 0
Referee: Benjamin Speedie
28 November 2020 Gillingham (3) 2–3 Exeter City (4) Gillingham  
13:00 GMT Oliver Goal 21'
Samuel Goal 80' 		Report Law Goal 29'
Randall Goal 35', 40' 		Stadium: Priestfield Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Alan Young
28 November 2020 Newport County (4) 3–0 Salford City (4) Newport  
13:00 GMT Proctor Goal 56'
Amond Goal 75' (pen.)
Janneh Goal 90+2' 		Report Stadium: Rodney Parade
Attendance: 0
Referee: Kevin Johnson
28 November 2020 Harrogate Town (4) 0–4 Blackpool (3) Harrogate  
15:00 GMT Report Falkingham Goal 50' (o.g.)
Ward Goal 60'
Gabriel Goal 85'
Kemp Goal 90+1' 		Stadium: Wetherby Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: James Oldham
28 November 2020 Plymouth Argyle (3) 2–0 Lincoln City (3) Plymouth  
15:00 GMT Jephcott Goal 6'
Reeves Goal 55' 		Report Stadium: Home Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: David Rock
28 November 2020 Portsmouth (3) 6–1 King's Lynn Town (5) Portsmouth  
15:00 GMT Nicolaisen Goal 2'
Naylor Goal 30'
Raggett Goal 51'
Harness Goal 58'
Harrison Goal 72' (pen.)
Hiwula Goal 80' 		Report Southwell Goal 68' Stadium: Fratton Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Will Finnie
28 November 2020 Cheltenham Town (4) 2–1
(a.e.t.) 		Crewe Alexandra (3) Cheltenham  
15:00 GMT Azaz Goal 2'
Lloyd Goal 94'
 Report Porter Goal 63' Stadium: Whaddon Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: James Adcock
28 November 2020 Bradford City (4) 1–2 Oldham Athletic (4) Bradford  
15:00 GMT Donaldson Goal 11' (pen.) Report McAleny Goal 18'
Rowe Goal 47' 		Stadium: Valley Parade
Attendance: 0
Referee: Martin Coy
28 November 2020 Peterborough United (3) 1–2 Chorley (6) Peterborough  
17:30 GMT Taylor Goal 2' Report Hall Goal 60'
Baines Goal 63' 		Stadium: London Road Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Darren Drysdale
29 November 2020 Stevenage (4) 1–1
(a.e.t.)
(6–5 pen)
 Hull City (3) Stevenage  
13:30 GMT List Goal 79' Report Eaves Goal 52' (pen.) Stadium: Broadhall Way
Attendance: 0
Referee: Sam Allison
    Penalties  
Pett Missed
Smith Soccerball shad check
List Soccerball shad check
Read Soccerball shad check
Newton Soccerball shad check
Vincelot Soccerball shad check
Coker Soccerball shad check 		  Soccerball shad check Coyle
Soccerball shad check C. Jones
Missed Eaves
Soccerball shad check Chadwick
Soccerball shad check Lewis-Potter
Soccerball shad check A. Jones
Missed McLoughlin
29 November 2020 AFC Wimbledon (3) 1–2 Crawley Town (4) Wimbledon, London  
13:30 GMT Pigott Goal 22' Report Nadesan Goal 30'
Watters Goal 50' 		Stadium: Plough Lane
Attendance: 0
Referee: Robert Lewis
29 November 2020 Stockport County (5) 3–2
(a.e.t.) 		Yeovil Town (5) Stockport  
13:30 GMT Rooney Goal 41' (pen.)
Palmer Goal 76'
C. Jennings Goal 100' 		Report Warburton Goal 2'
Wilkinson Goal 70' 		Stadium: Edgeley Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Thomas Bramall
29 November 2020 Shrewsbury Town (3) 1–0
(a.e.t.) 		Oxford City (6) Shrewsbury  
13:30 GMT Udoh Goal 108' Report Stadium: New Meadow
Attendance: 0
Referee: Christopher Pollard
29 November 2020 Mansfield Town (4) 2–1
(a.e.t.) 		Dagenham & Redbridge (5) Mansfield  
13:30 GMT Charsley Goal 25'
Maynard Goal 120+2' 		Report McCallum Goal 19' Stadium: Field Mill
Attendance: 0
Referee: Lee Swabey
29 November 2020 Carlisle United (4) 1–2 Doncaster Rovers (3) Carlisle  
13:30 GMT Mellish Goal 78' Report Whiteman Goal 32', 40' Stadium: Brunton Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Scott Oldham
29 November 2020 Barnet (5) 0–1 Milton Keynes Dons (3) Edgware, London  
13:30 GMT Report Jerome Goal 82' Stadium: The Hive Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Ben Toner
29 November 2020 Bristol Rovers (3) 6–0 Darlington (6) Bristol  
13:30 GMT Daly Goal 29'
Hare Goal 38'
Leahy Goal 44' (pen.), 53' (pen.)
Oztumer Goal 45+2'
Nicholson Goal 59' 		Report Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Brett Huxtable
29 November 2020 Marine (8) 1–0
(a.e.t.) 		Havant & Waterlooville (6) Crosby  
14:45 GMT Cummins Goal 120' Report Stadium: Rossett Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Ross Joyce
30 November 2020 Canvey Island (8) 0–3 Boreham Wood (5) Canvey Island  
19:45 GMT Report Tshimanga Goal 8'
Smith Goal 28'
Rhead Goal 83' 		Stadium: Park Lane
Attendance: 0
Referee: Ollie Yates


Third Round Proper[]

The draw for the Third Round Proper was held on 30 November 2020. The 20 winners from the Second Round Proper join the clubs from the Premier League and EFL Championship in 32 ties played over the weekend of 9 January 2021. This round includes one team from level 8, Marine, the lowest ranked team left in the competition.

8 January 2021 Wolverhampton Wanderers (1) 1–0 Crystal Palace (1) Wolverhampton  
19:45 GMT Traoré Goal 35' Report Stadium: Molineux StadiumBold
Attendance: 0
Referee: David Coote
8 January 2021 Aston Villa (1) 1–4 Liverpool (1) Birmingham  
19:45 GMT Barry Goal 41' Report Mané Goal 4', 63'
Wijnaldum Goal 60'
Salah Goal 65' 		Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Craig Pawson
9 January 2021 Everton (1) 2–1
(a.e.t.) 		Rotherham United (2) Liverpool  
12:00 GMT Tosun Goal 9'
Doucouré Goal 93' 		Report Olosunde Goal 56' Stadium: Goodison Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Stuart Attwell
9 January 2021 Nottingham Forest (2) 1–0 Cardiff City (2) West Bridgford  
12:00 GMT Taylor Goal 3' Report Stadium: City Ground
Attendance: 0
Referee: David Webb
9 January 2021 Boreham Wood (5) 0–2 Millwall (2) Borehamwood  
12:00 GMT Report Zohore Goal 31'
Hutchinson Goal 74' 		Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Benjamin Speedie
9 January 2021 Luton Town (2) 1–0 Reading (2) Luton  
12:00 GMT Moncur Goal 30' Report Stadium: Kenilworth Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: Darren Bond
9 January 2021 Norwich City (2) 2–0 Coventry City (2) Norwich  
12:00 GMT McLean Goal 6'
Hugill Goal 7' 		Report Stadium: Carrow Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: Darren Drysdale
9 January 2021 Chorley (6) 2–0 Derby County (2) Chorley  
12:15 GMT Hall Goal 10'
Calveley Goal 84' 		Report Stadium: Victory Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Kevin Friend
9 January 2021 Bournemouth (2) 4–1 Oldham Athletic (4) Bournemouth  
15:00 GMT Brooks Goal 43'
Riquelme Goal 49'
King Goal 74', 86' 		Report Bahamboula Goal 45+1' (pen.) Stadium: Dean Court
Attendance: 0
Referee: Andy Woolmer
9 January 2021 Stevenage (4) 0–2 Swansea City (2) Stevenage  
15:00 GMT Report Routledge Goal 7'
Gyökeres Goal 50' 		Stadium: Broadhall Way
Attendance: 0
Referee: Michael Salisbury
9 January 2021 Bristol Rovers (3) 2–3 Sheffield United (1) Bristol  
15:00 GMT Kilgour Goal 21'
Ehmer Goal 62' 		Report Day Goal 6', og'
Burke Goal 59'
Bogle Goal 63' 		Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Keith Stroud
9 January 2021 Blackburn Rovers (2) 0–1 Doncaster Rovers (3) Blackburn  
15:00 GMT Report Richards Goal 42' Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Samuel Barrott
9 January 2021 Stoke City (2) 0–4 Leicester City (1) Stoke-on-Trent  
15:00 GMT Report Justin Goal 34'
Albrighton Goal 59'
Pérez Goal 79'
Barnes Goal 81' 		Stadium: bet365 Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Tony Harrington
9 January 2021 Wycombe Wanderers (2) 4–1 Preston North End (2) High Wycombe  
15:00 GMT Onyedinma Goal 3'
Jacobson Goal 9' (pen.)
Knight Goal 25'
Samuel Goal 82' 		Report Jakobsen Goal 43' (pen.) Stadium: Adams Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Matthew Donohue
9 January 2021 Burnley (1) 1–1
(a.e.t.)
(4–3 pen)
 Milton Keynes Dons (3) Burnley  
15:00 GMT Vydra Goal 90+4' Report Jerome Goal 29' Stadium: Turf Moor
Attendance: 0
Referee: Jonathan Moss
    Penalties  
Vydra Missed
Lowton Soccerball shad check
Stephens Soccerball shad check
Benson Soccerball shad check
Bardsley Soccerball shad check 		  Soccerball shad check Poole
Soccerball shad check Mason
Missed Sørensen
Missed Gladwin
Soccerball shad check Fraser
9 January 2021 Queens Park Rangers (2) 0–2
(a.e.t.) 		Fulham (1) White City, London  
15:00 GMT Report Decordova-Reid Goal 104'
Kebano Goal 105+3' 		Stadium: Loftus Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: Simon Hooper
9 January 2021 Exeter City (4) 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday (2) Exeter  
15:00 GMT Report Stadium: St James Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Dean Whitestone
9 January 2021 Blackpool (3) 2–2
(a.e.t.)
(3–2 pen)
 West Bromwich Albion (1) Blackpool  
15:00 GMT Yates Goal 40'
Madine Goal 66' 		Report Ajayi Goal 52'
Pereira Goal 80' (pen.) 		Stadium: Bloomfield Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: John Brooks
    Penalties  
Yates Missed
Dougall Soccerball shad check
Husband Soccerball shad check
Madine Soccerball shad check
Kaikai Missed 		  Grosicki Soccerball shad check
Edwards Missed
Furlong Missed
Livermore Soccerball shad check
Pereira Missed
9 January 2021 Arsenal (1) 2–0
(a.e.t.) 		Newcastle United (1) Highbury, London  
17:30 GMT Smith Rowe Goal 109'
Aubameyang Goal 117' 		Report Stadium: Emirates Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
9 January 2021 Huddersfield Town (2) 2–3 Plymouth Argyle (3) Huddersfield  
18:00 GMT Crichlow Goal 4'
Rowe Goal 32' 		Report Hardie Goal 24'
Camará Goal 42'
Edwards Goal 71' 		Stadium: John Smith's Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Martin Coy
9 January 2021 Brentford (2) 2–1 Middlesbrough (2) Brentford, London  
18:00 GMT Dervişoğlu Goal 35'
Ghoddos Goal 65' 		Report Folarin Goal 48' Stadium: Brentford Community Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Tim Robinson
9 January 2021 Manchester United (1) 1–0 Watford (2) Manchester  
20:00 GMT McTominay Goal 5' Report Stadium: Old Trafford
Attendance: 0
Referee: Andrew Madley
10 January 2021 Barnsley (2) 2–0 Tranmere Rovers (4) Barnsley  
13:30 GMT Helik Goal 59'
Woodrow Goal 90+5' (Pen) 		Report Stadium: Oakwell
Attendance: 0
Referee: Oliver Langford
10 January 2021 Crawley Town (4) 3–0 Leeds United (1) Crawley  
13:30 GMT Tsaroulla Goal 50'
Nadesan Goal 53'
Tunnicliffe Goal 70' 		Report Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Peter Bankes
10 January 2021 Bristol City (2) 2–1 Portsmouth (3) Bristol  
13:30 GMT Diédhiou Goal 19'
Martin Goal 83' 		Report Johnson Goal 45+1' Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Jarred Gillett
10 January 2021 Manchester City (1) 3–0 Birmingham City (2) Manchester  
13:30 GMT Bernardo Silva Goal 8', 15'
Foden Goal 33' 		Report Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Robert Jones
10 January 2021 Chelsea (1) 4–0 Morecambe (4) Fulham, London  
13:30 GMT Mount Goal 18'
Werner Goal 44'
Hudson-Odoi Goal 49'
Havertz Goal 85' 		Report Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 0
Referee: Darren England
10 January 2021 Cheltenham Town (4) 2–1
(a.e.t.) 		Mansfield Town (4) Cheltenham  
13:30 GMT May Goal 73'
Boyle Goal 110' 		Report McLaughlin Goal 3' Stadium: Whaddon Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: Tom Nield
10 January 2021 Marine (8) 0–5 Tottenham Hotspur (1) Crosby  
17:00 GMT Report Vinícius Goal 24', 30', 37'
Lucas Moura Goal 32'
Devine Goal 60' 		Stadium: Rossett Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Michael Oliver
10 January 2021 Newport County (4) 1–1
(a.e.t.)
(3–4 pen)
 Brighton & Hove Albion (1) Newport  
19:45 GMT Proctor Goal 90+6', og' Report March Goal 90' Stadium: Rodney Parade
Attendance: 0
Referee: Lee Mason
    Penalties  
Sheehan Missed
Demetriou Missed
Labadie Soccerball shad check
Taylor Soccerball shad check
Shephard Missed
Proctor Soccerball shad check
Bennett Missed 		  Soccerball shad check Groß
Missed Maupay
Missed Bissouma
Soccerball shad check Dunk
Missed Trossard
Soccerball shad check Pröpper
Soccerball shad check Webster
11 January 2021 Stockport County (5) 0–1 West Ham United (1) Stockport  
20:00 GMT Report Dawson Goal 83' Stadium: Edgeley Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Mike Dean
19 January 2021 Southampton (1) 2–0 Shrewsbury Town (3) Southampton  
20:00 GMT N'Lundulu Goal 16'
Ward-Prowse Goal 89' 		Report Stadium: St Mary's Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Graham Scott


Fourth Round Proper[]

The draw for the Fourth Round Proper was held on 11 January 2021, right before the Fifth Round Proper draw. The 32 winners from the Third Round Proper will play in 16 ties played over the weekend of 23 January 2021. This round includes one team from level 6, Chorley, the lowest ranked and the only non-league team left in the competition.

22 January 2021 Chorley (6) 0–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers (1) Chorley  
19:45 GMT Report Vitinha Goal 12' Stadium: Victory Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Anthony Taylor
23 January 2021 Southampton (1) 1–0 Arsenal (1) Southampton  
12:15 GMT Gabriel Goal 24', og' Report Stadium: St Mary's Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Peter Bankes
23 January 2021 Swansea City (2) 5–1 Nottingham Forest (2) Swansea  
15:00 GMT Cullen Goal 7', 67'
Grimes Goal 29', 61' (pen.)
O. Cooper Goal 84' 		Report Knockaert Goal 56' Stadium: Liberty Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Kevin Friend
23 January 2021 Barnsley (2) 1–0 Norwich City (2) Barnsley  
15:00 GMT Styles Goal 56' Report Stadium: Oakwell
Attendance: 0
Referee: John Brooks
23 January 2021 Millwall (2) 0–3 Bristol City (2) Bermondsey, London  
15:00 GMT Report Diédhiou Goal 32' (pen.)
Wells Goal 58'
Semenyo Goal 72' 		Stadium: The Den
Attendance: 0
Referee: Tony Harrington
23 January 2021 Brighton & Hove Albion (1) 2–1 Blackpool (3) Brighton and Hove  
15:00 GMT Bissouma Goal 27'
Alzate Goal 58' 		Report Madine Goal 45+1' Stadium: Falmer Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Darren England
23 January 2021 Sheffield United (1) 2–1 Plymouth Argyle (3) Sheffield  
15:00 GMT Basham Goal 39'
Sharp Goal 47' 		Report Camará Goal 75' Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 0
Referee: Lee Mason
23 January 2021 West Ham United (1) 4–0 Doncaster Rovers (3) Stratford, London  
15:00 GMT Fornals Goal 2'
Yarmolenko Goal 32'
Butler Goal 53' (o.g.)
Afolayan Goal 78' 		Report Stadium: London Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Robert Jones
23 January 2021 Cheltenham Town (4) 1–3 Manchester City (1) Cheltenham  
17:30 GMT May Goal 59' Report Foden Goal 82'
Gabriel Jesus Goal 84'
Gündoğan Goal 90+4' 		Stadium: Whaddon Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: Stuart Attwell
24 January 2021 Chelsea (1) 3–1 Luton Town (2) Fulham, London  
12:00 GMT Abraham Goal 11', 17', 74' Report Clark Goal 30' Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 0
Referee: David Coote
24 January 2021 Brentford (2) 1–3 Leicester City (1) Brentford, London  
14:30 GMT Sørensen Goal 6' Report Ünder Goal 46'
Tielemans Goal 51' (pen.)
Maddison Goal 71' 		Stadium: Brentford Community Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Michael Oliver
24 January 2021 Fulham (1) 0–3 Burnley (1) Fulham, London  
14:30 GMT Report Rodriguez Goal 31', 71' (pen.)
Long Goal 81' 		Stadium: Craven Cottage
Attendance: 0
Referee: Andrew Madley
24 January 2021 Manchester United (1) 3–2 Liverpool (1) Old Trafford, Greater Manchester  
17:00 GMT Greenwood Goal 26'
Rashford Goal 48'
Fernandes Goal 78' 		Report Salah Goal 18', 58' Stadium: Old Trafford
Attendance: 0
Referee: Craig Pawson
24 January 2021 Everton (1) 3–0 Sheffield Wednesday (2) Liverpool  
20:00 GMT Calvert-Lewin Goal 29'
Richarlison Goal 59'
Mina Goal 62' 		Report Stadium: Goodison Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Graham Scott
25 January 2021 Wycombe Wanderers (2) 1–4 Tottenham Hotspur (1) High Wycombe  
19:45 GMT Onyedinma Goal 25' Report Bale Goal 45+2'
Winks Goal 86'
Ndombele Goal 87', 90+3' 		Stadium: Adams Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Jonathan Moss
26 January 2021 Bournemouth (2) 2–1 Crawley Town (4) Boscombe, Bournemouth  
19:00 GMT Wilshere Goal 24'
King Goal 65' 		Report
  • Nichols Goal 59'
 Stadium: Dean Court
Attendance: 0
Referee: Andre Marriner


Fifth Round Proper[]

The draw for the Fifth Round Proper was held on 11 January 2021, immediately after the Fourth Round Proper draw. The 16 winners from the Fourth Round Proper will play in eight ties played over the weekend of 9 February 2021. This round currently includes one team from level 6, Chorley, the lowest ranked team left in the competition.

9 February 2021 Burnley (1) 0–2 Bournemouth (2) Burnley  
17:30 GMT Report Surridge Goal 21'
Stanislas Goal 88' (pen.) 		Stadium: Turf Moor
Attendance: 0
Referee: Darren England
9 February 2021 Manchester United (1) 1–0
(a.e.t.) 		West Ham United (1) Old Trafford, Greater Manchester  
19:30 GMT McTominay Goal 97' Report Stadium: Old Trafford
Attendance: 0
Referee: Paul Tierney
10 February 2021 Swansea City (2) 1–3 Manchester City (1) Swansea  
17:30 GMT Whittaker Goal 77' Report Walker Goal 30'
Sterling Goal 47'br>Gabriel Jesus Goal 50' 		Stadium: Liberty Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Peter Bankes
10 February 2021 Leicester City (1) 1–0 Brighton & Hove Albion (1) Leicester  
19:30 GMT Iheanacho Goal 90+4' Report Stadium: King Power Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Mike Dean
10 February 2021 Sheffield United (1) 1–0 Bristol City (2) Sheffield  
19:30 GMT Sharp Goal 66' (pen.) Report Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 0
Referee: Robert Jones
10 February 2021 Everton (1) 5–4
(a.e.t.) 		Tottenham Hotspur (1) Liverpool  
20:15 GMT Calvert-Lewin Goal 36'
Richarlison Goal 38', 68'
Sigurðsson Goal 43' (pen.)
Bernard Goal 97' 		Report D. Sánchez Goal 3', 57'
Lamela Goal 45+3'
Kane Goal 83' 		Stadium: Goodison Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: David Coote
11 February 2021 Wolverhampton Wanderers (1) 0–2 Southampton (1) Wolverhampton  
17:30 GMT Report Ings Goal 49'
Armstrong Goal 90' 		Stadium: Molineux Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Jonathan Moss
11 February 2021 Barnsley (2) 0–1 Chelsea (1) Barnsley  
20:00 GMT Report Abraham Goal 64' Stadium: Oakwell
Attendance: 0
Referee: Martin Atkinson


Quarter-finals[]

The draw for the quarter-finals was held on 11 February 2021, before the match between Barnsley and Chelsea. The eight winners from the Fifth Round Proper play in four ties played on the weekend of 20 March 2021.

The round features seven teams from the Premier League (level 1) and one from the EFL Championship (level 2).

20 March 2021 Bournemouth (2) 0–3 Southampton (1) Bournemouth  
12:15 GMT Report Djenepo Goal 37'
Redmond Goal 45+1', 59' 		Stadium: Dean Court
Attendance: 0
Referee: Martin Atkinson
20 March 2021 Everton (1) 0–2 Manchester City (1) Liverpool  
17:30 GMT Report Gündoğan Goal 84'
De Bruyne Goal 90' 		Stadium: Goodison Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Michael Oliver
21 March 2021 Chelsea (1) 2–0 Sheffield United (1) Fulham, London  
13:30 GMT Norwood Goal 24' (o.g.)
Ziyech Goal 90+2' 		Report Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 0
Referee: Andrew Madley
21 March 2021 Leicester City (1) 3–1 Manchester United (1) Leicester  
17:00 GMT Iheanacho Goal 24', 78'
Tielemans Goal 52' 		Report Greenwood Goal 38' Stadium: King Power Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Craig Pawson


Semi-finals[]

The draw for the semi-finals was held on 21 March 2021, at half-time of the match between Leicester City and Manchester United. The four winners from the quarter-finals play in two ties played on the weekend of 17 April 2021. Both games will be played at Wembley Stadium.

The round features four teams from the Premier League (level 1).

17 April 2021 Chelsea (1) 1–0 Manchester City (1) Wembley, London  
17:30 BST Ziyech Goal 55' Report Stadium: Wembley Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Mike Dean
18 April 2021 Leicester City (1) 1–0 Southampton (1) Wembley, London  
18:30 BST Iheanacho Goal 55' Report Stadium: Wembley Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Chris Kavanagh


Final[]

Main article: 2021 FA Cup Final
15 May 2021 (2021-05-15)
17:15 BST
 Chelsea 0–1 Leicester City Wembley Stadium, London
Attendance: 22,000
Referee: Michael Oliver (Durham)
Report Tielemans Goal 63'

Television rights[]

Round BT Sport BBC FA Player
(digital)
First Round Proper Harrogate Town v Skelmersdale United
Eastbourne Borough v Blackpool
Oxford City v Northampton Town 		FC United of Manchester v Doncaster Rovers
Colchester United v Marine (digital)
Banbury United v Canvey Island (digital)
Havant & Waterlooville v Cray Valley Paper Mills (digital)
Wigan Athletic v Chorley (digital)
Torquay United v Crawley Town (digital)
Hayes & Yeading United v Carlisle United (digital)
Eastleigh v Milton Keynes Dons (digital) 		None
Tonbridge Angels v Bradford City (digital)
Ipswich Town v Portsmouth (digital)
Maldon & Tiptree v Morecambe (digital)
Hampton & Richmond Borough v Oldham Athletic (digital)
Second Round Proper Peterborough United v Chorley
Marine v Havant & Waterlooville
Canvey Island v Boreham Wood 		Tranmere Rovers v Brackley Town
Cheltenham Town v Crewe Alexandra (digital)
Bradford City v Oldham Athletic (digital)
Stevenage v Hull City (digital)
AFC Wimbledon v Crawley Town (digital)
Stockport County v Yeovil Town (digital)
Mansfield Town v Dagenham & Redbridge (digital)
Carlisle United v Doncaster Rovers (digital)
Barnet v Milton Keynes Dons (digital) 		None
Morecambe v Solihull Moors (digital)
Portsmouth v King's Lynn Town (digital)
Shrewsbury Town v Oxford City (digital)
Bristol Rovers v Darlington (digital)
Third Round Proper Aston Villa v Liverpool
Chorley v Derby County
Manchester United v Watford
Newport County v Brighton & Hove Albion
Stockport County v West Ham United
Southampton v Shrewsbury Town
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace (Extra)
Everton v Rotherham United (Extra)
Nottingham Forest v Cardiff City (Extra)
Boreham Wood v Millwall (Extra)
Luton Town v Reading (Extra)
Norwich City v Coventry City (Extra)
Bournemouth v Oldham Athletic (Extra)
Bristol Rovers v Sheffield United (Extra)
Exeter City v Sheffield Wednesday (Extra)
Blackpool v West Bromwich Albion (Extra) 		Arsenal v Newcastle United
Crawley Town v Leeds United
Marine v Tottenham Hotspur
Stevenage v Swansea City (digital)
Stoke City v Leicester City (digital)
Queens Park Rangers v Fulham (digital)
Manchester City v Birmingham City (digital)
Chelsea v Morecambe (digital) 		Blackburn Rovers v Doncaster Rovers
Wycombe Wanderers v Preston North End
Burnley v Milton Keynes Dons
Huddersfield Town v Plymouth Argyle
Brentford v Middlesbrough
Barnsley v Tranmere Rovers
Bristol City v Portsmouth
Cheltenham Town v Mansfield Town
Fourth Round Proper Chorley v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Southampton v Arsenal
Brentford v Leicester City
Everton v Sheffield Wednesday
Wycombe Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur
Brighton & Hove Albion v Blackpool (Extra)
Swansea City v Nottingham Forest (Extra)
Barnsley v Norwich City (Extra)
Millwall v Bristol City (Extra)
Fulham v Burnley (Extra)
Bournemouth v Crawley Town (Extra) 		Cheltenham Town v Manchester City
Chelsea v Luton Town
Manchester United v Liverpool
Swansea City v Nottingham Forest (BBC One Wales)
Sheffield United v Plymouth Argyle (digital)
West Ham United v Doncaster Rovers (digital) 		None
Fifth Round Proper Burnley v Bournemouth
Swansea City v Manchester City
Leicester City v Brighton & Hove Albion
Everton v Tottenham Hotspur
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Southampton 		Manchester United v West Ham United
Barnsley v Chelsea
Sheffield United v Bristol City (digital) 		None

A number of games per round will also air on BT Sport and BBC digital platforms, BT Sport Extra, and the FA Player. For the first time, all matches in the Third and Fourth Rounds Proper were aired live in the UK.

Prize fund[]

Round Fate Number of Teams Amount
Extra Preliminary Round losers 184 £375
winners 184 £1,125
Preliminary Round losers 160 £481
winners 160 £1,444
First Round Qualifying losers 117 £750
winners 117 £2,250
Second Round Qualifying losers 80 £1,125
winners 80 £3,375
Third Round Qualifying losers 40 £1,875
winners 40 £5,625
Fourth Round Qualifying losers 32 £3,125
winners 32 £9,375
First Round Proper winners 40 £22,629
Second Round Proper winners 20 £34,000
Third Round Proper winners 32 £82,000
Fourth Round Proper winners 16 £90,000
Fifth Round Proper winners 8 £180,000
Quarter Final winners 4 £360,000
Semi Final losers 2 £450,000
winners 2 £900,000
Final runners-up 1 £900,000
winners 1 £1,800,000
Total £15,924,160

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Accrington Stanley · AFC Wimbledon · Blackpool · Bristol Rovers · Burton Albion · Charlton Athletic · Crewe Alexandra · Doncaster Rovers · Fleetwood Town · Gillingham · Hull City · Ipswich Town · Lincoln City · Milton Keynes Dons · Northampton Town · Oxford United · Peterborough United · Plymouth Argyle · Portsmouth · Rochdale · Shrewsbury Town · Sunderland · Swindon Town · Wigan Athletic

League Two

Barrow · Bolton Wanderers · Bradford City · Cambridge United · Carlisle United · Cheltenham Town · Colchester United · Crawley Town · Exeter City · Forest Green Rovers · Grimsby Town · Harrogate Town · Leyton Orient · Mansfield Town · Morecambe · Newport County · Oldham Athletic · Port Vale · Salford City · Scunthorpe United · Southend United · Tranmere Rovers · Walsall

National League

Aldershot Town · Altrincham · Barnet · Boreham Wood · Bromley · Chesterfield · Dagenham & Redbridge · Dover Athletic · Eastleigh · Halifax Town · Hartlepool United · King's Lynn Town · Maidenhead United · Notts County · Solihull Moors · Stevenage · Stockport County · Sutton United · Torquay United · Wealdstone · Weymouth · Woking · Wrexham · Yeovil Town

National League North

Fylde · AFC Telford United · Alfreton Town · Blyth Spartans · Boston United · Brackley Town · Bradford Park Avenue · Chester · Chorley · Curzon Ashton · Darlington · Farsley Celtic · Gateshead · Gloucester City · Guiseley · Hereford · Kettering Town · Kidderminster Harriers · Leamington · Southport · Spennymoor Town · York City

National League South

Bath City · Billericay Town · Braintree Town · Chelmsford City · Chippenham Town · Concord Rangers · Dartford · Dorking Wanderers · Dulwich Hamlet · Eastbourne Borough · Ebbsfleet United · Hampton & Richmond Borough · Havant & Waterlooville · Hemel Hempstead Town · Hungerford Town · Maidstone United · Oxford City · Slough Town · St Albans City · Tonbridge Angels · Welling United

2019–20                                                        2021–22

2020–21 in European football (UEFA)
Domestic leagues
Albania · Andorra · Armenia · Austria · Azerbaijan · Belarus '20 '21 · Belgium · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Bulgaria · Croatia · Cyprus · Czech Republic · Denmark · England · Estonia '20 '21 · Faroe Islands '20 '21 · Finland '20 '21 · France · Georgia '20 '21 · Germany · Gibraltar · Greece · Hungary · Iceland '20 '21 · Israel · Italy · Kazakhstan '20 '21 · Kosovo · Latvia '20 '21 · Lithuania '20 '21 · Luxembourg · Malta · Moldova '20 '21 · Montenegro · Netherlands · North Macedonia · Northern Ireland · Norway '20 '21 · Poland · Portugal · Republic of Ireland '20 '21 · Romania · Russia · San Marino · Scotland · Serbia · Slovakia · Slovenia{{,}Spain · Sweden '20 '21 · Switzerland · Turkey · Ukraine · Wales
Domestic cups
Albania · Andorra · Armenia · Austria · Azerbaijan · Belarus · Belgium · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Bulgaria · Croatia · Cyprus · Czech Republic · Denmark · England · Estonia · Faroe Islands '20 '21 · Finland · France · Georgia '20 '21 · Germany · Gibraltar · Greece · Hungary · Iceland '20 '21 ·

Israel · Italy · Kazakhstan '20 '21 · Kosovo · Latvia '20 '21 · Liechtenstein · Lithuania '20 '21 · Luxembourg · Malta · Moldova · Montenegro · Netherlands · North Macedonia · Northern Ireland · Norway '20 '21 · Poland · Portugal · Republic of Ireland '20 '21 · Romania · Russia · San Marino · Scotland · Serbia · Slovakia · Slovenia · Spain · Sweden · Switzerland · Turkey · Ukraine · Wales

League cups
England · Estonia · Iceland '20 '21 · Israel · Latvia · Northern Ireland · Portugal · Republic of Ireland '20 '21 · Scotland · Wales
Supercups
Albania · Andorra · Armenia · Azerbaijan · Belarus · Belgium · Bulgaria · Cyprus · England · Estonia · Faroe Islands · France · Georgia · Germany · Gibraltar · Hungary · Iceland · Israel · Italy · Kazakhstan · Kosovo · Lithuania '20 '21 · Malta · Moldova · Netherlands · Northern Ireland · Norway '20 '21 · Poland · Portugal · Republic of Ireland '20 '21 · Romania · Russia · San Marino · Spain · Turkey · Ukraine
UEFA competitions
Champions League (qualifying phase and play-off round, group stage, knockout phase, Final) · Europa League (qualifying phase and play-off round, Champions Path, Main Path, group stage, knockout phase, Final) · Super Cup
International competitions
UEFA Euro 2021 (qualification) · 2022 FIFA World Cup (qualification) · 2020–21 UEFA Nations League (League A · League B · League C · League D · Finals · Final)
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