FA VASE DETAIL - 22/23

PAR002_123 • July 1, 2022

There will be a total of 586 clubs in the newly-sponsored, Isuzu FA Vase for the 2022-23 campaign.


Details of all entries accepted, round dates, round exemptions and the prize fund for both competitions have been released ahead of the new season.


The first two draws for the Vase will be made on Friday 8 July, with the First Round Qualifying ties on Saturday, 27 August.


Wessex League - FA Vase Entries

All bar three of our sides in Millbrook, Totton & Eling and newly-promoted Hamworthy Recreation, have received a place in this season's FA Vase competition.


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Replays

There will be no replays in the 2022-23 Isuzu FA Trophy or Isuzu FA Vase competitions. These format changes have been made to ease some pressure on the fixture schedule and to assist clubs and leagues in meeting all fixture commitments.


Rules of the Competitions

The rules for both Trophy and Vase will be released as early as possible prior to the start of each competition.


FA Vase Exemptions

Both Brockenhurst and New Milton Town have received exemptions until the Second Round proper, following their exploits in the competition last season.


FA Vase Prize Fund

(Round / Winning Club / Losing Club)

First Round Qualifying = £550 – £160
Second Round Qualifying = £725 – £225
First Round Proper = £825 – £250
Second Round Proper = £900 – £275
Third Round Proper = £1125 – £350
Fourth Round Proper = £1875 – £600
Fifth Round Proper = £2250 – £725
Quarter Final = £4125 – £1350
Semi Final = £5500 – £1725
Final = £30000 – £15000


FA Vase Round Dates

First Round Qualifying – Saturday 27 August 2022
Second Round Qualifying – Saturday 24 September 2022
First Round Proper – Saturday 22 October 2022
Second Round Proper – Saturday 12 November 2022
Third Round Proper – Saturday 3 December 2022
Fourth Round Proper – Saturday 14 January 2023
Fifth Round Proper – Saturday 11 February 2023
Sixth Round Proper – Saturday 11 March 2023
Semi Final – Saturday 1 April 2023
Final – Sunday 21 May 2023

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