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2024–25 FA Youth Cup

The 2024–25 FA Youth Cup was the 73rd edition of the competition.

2024–25 FA Youth Cup
Tournament details
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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 Etihad Stadium in front of 20,000 fans.

Calendar

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Round Matches played from Matches Clubs New entries
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

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Extra preliminary round

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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

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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.[3]

First Round Qualifying

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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 inelligible 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.[4]

Second Round Qualifying

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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.[5]

Third Round Qualifying

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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.[6]

Competition Proper

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First Round

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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 and Wellingborough Whitworth from the tenth tier are the lowest ranked teams left in the competition. Two teams, Barking 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.

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Second Round

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Third Round

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Fourth Round

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Fifth Round

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Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Final

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References

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  1. ^ "EARLY ROUND DRAWS MADE FOR EMIRATES FA CUP, FA YOUTH CUP, ISUZU FA TROPHY AND FA VASE". The FA.
  2. ^ "FA Youth Cup Fixtures". THE FA.
  3. ^ "EARLY ROUND DRAWS MADE FOR EMIRATES FA CUP, FA YOUTH CUP, ISUZU FA TROPHY AND FA VASE". The FA.
  4. ^ "THE FA YOUTH CUP FIRST ROUND QUALIFYING DRAW HAS BEEN MADE". The FA.
  5. ^ "FIXTURES CONFIRMED IN THE FA YOUTH CUP SECOND ROUND QUALIFYING". The FA.
  6. ^ "THE DRAW FOR THE THIRD ROUND QUALIFYING OF THE FA YOUTH CUP HAS BEEN MADE". The FA.
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