FA COMPETITION CLUBS, DATES & PRIZE FUND

July 1, 2023

A total of 732 clubs will take part in the Emirates FA Cup during the 2023-24 season, with the list of clubs accepted into the competition now being revealed.


With entry to the FA Cup oversubscribed, only seven places were available to clubs at Step 6 of the FA National League System, awarded to the seven highest-ranked Step 6 clubs (that applied to enter) not promoted to Step 5, based on their points per game (PPG) from the 2022-2023 season.


For ease of reference, the seven Step 6 Clubs to be accepted are Brislington FC, Hartpury University FC, Liskeard Athletic FC, Okehampton Argyle FC, Stockport Town FC, Wells City FC and Wendron United FC.


Full details on accepted clubs, exemptions, round dates and prize funds for the Emirates FA Cup and Isuzu FA Vase can be found via the links below:


The Emirates FA Cup

List of clubs accepted

List of clubs to receive exemption

Round dates
Prize fund


The Isuzu FA Vase

List of clubs accepted

List of clubs to receive exemption

Round dates

Prize fund 


Early-round draws for both compeititions will be released on Friday 7 July.

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