The 2024–25 FA Youth Cup was the 73rd edition of the competition.
Tournament details | |
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Teams | 633 |
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 City of Manchester Stadium in front of 20,000 fans.
Calendar
editRound | Matches played from | Matches | Clubs | New entries |
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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
editExtra preliminary round
edit186 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 5 July 2024.[1][2]
Preliminary round
edit382 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 5 July 2024.[1]
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First Round Qualifying
edit43 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 ineligible 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 6 September 2024.[3]
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Second Round Qualifying
edit23 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 20 September 2024.[4]
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Third Round Qualifying
editThe 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 4 October 2024.[5]
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Competition Proper
editFirst Round
edit45 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, Hackney Wick, Rising Ballers Kensington and Wellingborough Whitworth from the tenth tier are the lowest ranked teams left in the competition. Five teams, Barking, Guiseley, Hackney Wick, Merstham FC 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. The Draw was made on 18 October 2024.[6]
Premier League[a] | Championship[a] | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
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20 / 20
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24 / 24
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22 / 22
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23 / 23
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35 / 35
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124 / 124
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24 October 2024 | Exeter City (3) | 2–0 | Bridgwater United (9) | Exeter |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 269 Referee: Luke McFarlane |
24 October 2024 | Hartpury University (9) | 1–3 | Cheltenham Town (4) | Hartpury |
19:30 GMT |
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Stadium: Hartpury Stadium Attendance: 406 Referee: Mitchell Terry |
25 October 2024 | Hertford Town (8) | 3–2 | Cambridge United (3) | Hertford |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Hertingfordbury Park Attendance: 357 Referee: Joanne Horwood |
28 October 2024 | Oldham Athletic (5) | 0–6 | Barnsley (3) | Oldham |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Boundary Park Attendance: 251 Referee: Christopher Porter |
28 October 2024 | AFC Fylde (5) | 3–0 | Doncaster Rovers (4) | Wesham |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Mill Farm Attendance: 352 Referee: Andy Sykes |
28 October 2024 | Salford City (4) | 2–1 | Huddersfield Town (3) | Salford |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Peninsula Stadium Attendance: 547 Referee: Abdul Hakimy |
28 October 2024 | Lichfield City (9) | 0–5 | Lincoln City (3) | Lichfield |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Trade Tyre Community Stadium Attendance: 185 Referee: Keir Sheppard |
28 October 2024 | Gillingham (4) | 4–3 (a.e.t.) | Charlton Athletic (3) | Gillingham |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: MEMS Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 348 Referee: Deryll David |
29 October 2024 | Rotherham United (3) | 2–6 | Bolton Wanderers (3) | Rotherham |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: AESSEAL New York Stadium Attendance: 330 Referee: Ian Johnston |
29 October 2024 | Wrexham (3) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Morecambe (4) | Wrexham |
19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: STōK Cae Ras Attendance: 577 Referee: Thomas Swift |
29 October 2024 | Harrogate Town (4) | 2–0 | Guiseley (7) | Harrogate |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Exercise Stadium Attendance: 727 Referee: Conor Ledgeway |
29 October 2024 | Chesterfield (4) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Walsall (4) | Alfreton |
19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Impact Arena Attendance: 160 Referee: Samuel Wright |
29 October 2024 | Colchester United (4) | 4–2 | Hackney Wick (10) | Colchester |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: JobServe Community Stadium Attendance: 232 Referee: Sam Wigington |
29 October 2024 | Swindon Town (4) | 3–1 | Newport County (4) | Swindon |
19:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: The County Ground Attendance: 451 Referee: Adam Gregory |
29 October 2024 | Woking (5) | 2–4 (a.e.t.) | Bromley (4) | Woking |
19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: The Laithwaite Community Stadium Attendance: 166 Referee: Dennis Torres-Miranda |
30 October 2024 | Peterborough United (3) | 1–2 | Northampton Town (3) | Peterborough |
19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Weston Homes Stadium Attendance: 550 Referee: Joseph Karram |
30 October 2024 | Kempston Rovers (9) | 1–2 | Notts County (4) | Kempston |
19:30 GMT |
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Stadium: Hillgrounds Leisure Attendance: 150 Referee: Luke Scott |
30 October 2024 | AFC Dunstable (8) | 2–1 | Reading (3) | Dunstable |
19:30 GMT |
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Stadium: Creasey Park Attendance: 350 Referee: Zachary Cunningham |
30 October 2024 | Sutton United (5) | 0–1 | AFC Wimbledon (4) | Sutton |
19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: VBS Community Stadium Attendance: 497 Referee: Derrick Laing |
30 October 2024 | Leyton Orient (3) | 1–0 | Aldershot Town (5) | Leyton |
19:45 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Gaughan Group Stadium Attendance: 261 Referee: Ross Murph | |
Note: Match was originally supposed to start at 19:00 GMT but was moved 45 minutes later because Aldershot town did not arrive yet. |
30 October 2024 | Merstham (8) | 4–0 | St Albans City (6) | Merstham |
20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: The Hybrid Fitness Stadium Attendance: 287 Referee: Craig Barnett | ||
Note: Match was pushed back 15 minutes due to traffic on the M25. |
31 October 2024 | Altrincham (5) | 1–4 (a.e.t.) | Carlisle United (4) | Altrincham |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: The J.Davidson Stadium Attendance: 313 Referee: Graeme Kearney |
31 October 2024 | Newcastle Town (8) | 2–4 | Birmingham City (3) | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Red Industries Stadium Attendance: 226 Referee: Brandon Scaife |
31 October 2024 | Barking (9) | 2–3 | Whitehawk (7) | Dagenham |
19:45 GMT | Stadium: Lawtech Stadium Attendance: 167 Referee: Gerry Heron |
31 October 2024 | Sheringham (9) | 0–1 | Rising Ballers Kensington (10) | Sheringham |
19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Weybourne Road Attendance: 110 Referee: Jaden Lister |
31 October 2024 | Camberley Town (9) | 0–2 | Forest Green Rovers (5) | Camberley |
19:45 GMT | Stadium: Krooner Park Attendance: 115 Referee: Dennis Torres-Miranda |
31 October 2024 | Tamworth (5) | 2–1 | Wellingborough Whitworth (10) | Tamworth |
20:00 GMT |
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Stadium: The Lamb Ground Attendance: 127 Referee: Mitchell Cartwright |
1 November 2024 | Accrington Stanley (4) | 2–1 | Farsley Celtic (6) | Accrington |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Wham Stadium Attendance: 314 Referee: Mark Reeves |
1 November 2024 | Stockport County (3) | 0–3 | Blackpool (3) | Stockport |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Stockport Sports Village Attendance: 206 Referee: Adam Watson |
1 November 2024 | Blyth Spartans (7) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–5 p) | Bradford City (4) | Blyth |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Croft Park Attendance: 341 Referee: Givi Todua |
Penalties | ||||
1 November 2024 | Fleetwood Town (4) | 4–1 | Wigan Athletic (3) | Fleetwood |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: 296 Referee: Christopher Porter |
1 November 2024 | Mansfield Town (3) | 1–2 | Grimsby Town (4) | Mansfield |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: One Call Stadium Attendance: 474 Referee: Ashley Allen |
3 November 2024 | Trafford (8) | 0–1 | Tranmere Rovers (4) | Flixton |
13:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Shawe View Stadium Attendance: 246 Referee: Jack Lambert |
4 November 2024 | Milton Keynes Dons (4) | 0–4 | Stevenage (3) | Denbigh |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Stadium MK Attendance: 350 Referee: Luke Scott |
4 November 2024 | Eastleigh (5) | 5–2 | Torquay United (6) | Eastleigh |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Silverlake Stadium Attendance: 221 Referee: Paul Barber |
5 November 2024 | Port Vale (4) | 0–4 | Burton Albion (3) | Burslem |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 435 Referee: Thomas Swift |
5 November 2024 | Bristol Rovers (3) | 3–1 (a.e.t.) | Badshot Lea (8) | Bristol |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 257 Referee: Craig Scriven |
5 November 2024 | Solihull Moors (5) | 1–2 | Crewe Alexandra (4) | Solihull |
19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: ARMCO Arena Attendance: 249 Referee: Gareth Davis |
6 November 2024 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | 9–0 | Coalville Town (10) | Shrewsbury |
19:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: The Croud Meadow Attendance: 250 Referee: Jamie Conde |
7 November 2024 | Maidenhead United (5) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (2–3 p) | Burgess Hill Town (8) | Maidenhead |
19:45 GMT | Stadium: York Road Attendance: 138 Referee: Joanne Horwood |
13 November 2024 Replay | Bradford City (4) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (8–9 p) | Blyth Spartans (7) | Brighouse |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: The Heffernan Utilities Stadium Attendance: 139 Referee: Givi Todua | |
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Note: Match was replayed at Brighouse Town because Bradford City used too many substitutes during the original Matchup.[7] |
20 November 2024 Replay | Bromley (4) | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Woking (5) | Bromley |
19:45 GMT |
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Note: Match was ordered to be replayed because the initial match not being completed within the rules of the competition. |
Second Round
editThe winners from the first round would compete in this round. Rising Ballers Kensington from the tenth tier is the lowest tier team left in the tournament. Merstham FC are the only team remaining who played in the Extra-Preliminary round, winning 6 matches to get to this stage. The draw was made on November 1, 2024. [8]
Premier League[a] | Championship[a] | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
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20 / 20
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24 / 24
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13 / 22
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15 / 23
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12 / 35
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84 / 124
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13 November 2024 | Barnsley (3) | 0–1 | Carlisle United (4) | Barnsley |
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Stadium: Oakwell Attendance: 177 Referee: Paul Roots |
13 November 2024 | Tranmere Rovers (4) | 1–3 | Wrexham (3) | Birkenhead |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 562 Referee: Andy Sykes |
15 November 2024 | AFC Fylde (5) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | Northampton Town (3) | Wesham |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Mill Farm Attendance: 517 Referee: Abid Hussain | |||
Penalties | ||||
15 November 2024 | Fleetwood Town (4) | 7–0 | Tamworth (5) | Fleetwood |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: 266 Referee: Jacob Viera |
15 November 2024 | Grimsby Town (4) | 3–2 | Salford City (4) | Cleethorpes |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 320 Referee: Mathew Wright |
16 November 2024 | Burton Albion (3) | 1–2 | Notts County (4) | Burton Upon Trent |
14:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Pirelli Stadium Attendance: 420 Referee: Richard Morris |
18 November 2024 | Chesterfield (4) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Shrewsbury Town (3) | Alfreton |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Impact Arena Attendance: 150 Referee: Ashley Royston | ||
Penalties | ||||
18 November 2024 | Eastleigh (5) | 0–6 | AFC Wimbledon (4) | Eastleigh |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Silverlake Stadium Attendance: 250 Referee: Michael Ryan |
18 November 2024 | Stevenage (3) | 4–1 (a.e.t.) | Cheltenham Town (4) | Stevenage |
19:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Lamex Stadium Attendance: 516 Referee: Craig Barnett |
19 November 2024 | Harrogate Town (4) | 3–1 | Birmingham City (3) | Harrogate |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Exercise Stadium Attendance: 471 Referee: Jamie Cann |
19 November 2024 | Leyton Orient (3) | 6–0 | Whitehawk (7) | Leyton |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Gaughan Group Stadium Attendance: 210 Referee: Dennis Torres-Miranda |
19 November 2024 | Gillingham (4) | 1–2 | Swindon Town (4) | Gillingham |
19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: MEMS Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 404 Referee: Gerry Heron |
19 November 2024 | Exeter City (3) | 4–0 | AFC Dunstable (8) | Exeter |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 192 Referee: Luke McFarlane |
25 November 2024 | Bolton Wanderers (3) | 2–3 | Lincoln City (3) | Horwich |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium Attendance: 463 Referee: Graeme Kearney |
26 November 2024 | Accrington Stanley (4) | 6–1 | Blyth Spartans (7) | Accrington |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Wham Stadium Attendance: 240 | |
Note: match was originally to be played on 20 November 2024, but was moved back a week because Blyth Spartans had to replay their first round matchup against Bradford City. |
26 November 2024 | Hertford Town (8) | 4–3 (a.e.t.) | Bristol Rovers (3) | Hertford |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Hertingfordbury Park Attendance: 559 Referee: Neil Morrison |
27 November 2024 | Crewe Alexandra (4) | 2–0 | Blackpool (3) | Crewe |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Mornflake Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Richard Abson |
27 November 2024 | Burgess Hill Town (8) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | Colchester United (4) | Burgess Hill |
19:30 GMT | Stadium: Leylands Park Attendance: 443 Referee: Jonathan Bolland |
27 November 2024 | Merstham (8) | 3–0 | Forest Green Rovers (5) | Merstham |
19:30 GMT | Stadium: The Hybrid Fitness Stadium Attendance: 363 Referee: Jordan Crossley |
29 November 2024 | Woking (5) | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Rising Ballers Kensington (10) | Sandhurst |
19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Bottom Meadow Attendance: 83 Referee: Lawrence Torz-Brown | ||
Note: Match was postponed due to a replay in the Bromley vs Woking match as the original game wasn't played within the rules of the competition. Then was postponed again due to a waterlogged pitch. Match was played at Sandhurst Town. |
Third Round
edit44 teams from the EFL Championship and the Premier League join in this stage of the competition. Burgess Hill Town, Hertford Town, and Merstham from the 8th Tier are the lowest ranked teams remaining in the competition. Merstham are the only team remaining who played in the Extra-Preliminary round, winning 7 matches to get to this stage. The draw was made on 15 November 2024.[9]
Premier League[a] | Championship[a] | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
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20 / 20
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24 / 24
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5 / 22
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10 / 23
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5 / 35
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64 / 124
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29 November 2024 | Millwall (2) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | Hull City (2) | Bermondsey |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: The Den Attendance: 570 Referee: Michael Scott | |||
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1 December 2024 | Notts County (4) | 0–4 | Fulham | Nottingham |
12:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: Meadow Lane Attendance: 673 or 580 Referee: Joshua Drake |
3 December 2024 | Hertford Town (8) | 3–4 | Arsenal | Hertford |
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Stadium: Hertingfordbury Park Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Stuart Smith |
4 December 2024 | Watford (2) | 2–1 | Oxford United (2) | King's Langley |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: The Orbital Fasteners Stadium Attendance: 319 Referee: Adam Steele |
6 December 2024 | Aston Villa | 6–0 | Accrington Stanley (4) | Bodymoor Heath |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground Attendance: 311 Referee: Joshua Williams |
6 December 2024 | Grimsby Town (4) | 1–0 | West Ham United | Cleethorpes |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 592 Referee: Luke Watson |
6 December 2024 | Preston North End (2) | 4–1 | Liverpool | Preston |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 667 Referee: Jack Lambert |
6 December 2024 | Manchester City | 1–0 | Crystal Palace | Manchester |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Joie Stadium Attendance: 400 Referee: Thomas Swift |
8 December 2024 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3–2 | Middlesbrough (2) | Enfield |
12:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre Attendance: 119 Referee: Joseph Gray |
9 December 2024 | Leyton Orient (3) | 1–2 | AFC Fylde (5) | Leyton |
18:30 GMT |
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Stadium: Gaughan Group Stadium Attendance: 232 Referee: Craig Wood |
9 December 2024 | Stoke City (2) | 3–0 | Woking (5) | Burton upon Trent |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: St George's Park Attendance: 200 Referee: Jack Lambert |
9 December 2024 | Norwich City (2) | 4–3 | Brentford | Norwich |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Carrow Road Attendance: 401 Referee: Matthew Friend |
9 December 2024 | Newcastle United | 2–1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Newcastle upon Tyne |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Whitley Park Attendance: 252 Referee: Glen Hart |
9 December 2024 | AFC Wimbledon (4) | 1–2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Wimbledon |
19:30 GMT |
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Stadium: Plough Lane Attendance: 521 Referee: Stephen Hawkes |
10 December 2024 | Cardiff City (2) | 3–2 | Chesterfield (4) | Canton |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Leckwith Stadium Attendance: 119 Referee: Carl Peters |
10 December 2024 | Bristol City (2) | 3–1 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | Failand |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Robins High Performance Centre Attendance: 200 Referee: Adam Gregory |
10 December 2024 | Fleetwood Town (4) | 1–0 | Burnley (2) | Fleetwood |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: 275 Referee: Abid Hussain |
10 December 2024 | Carlisle United (4) | 2–4 (a.e.t.) | Plymouth Argyle (2) | Carlisle |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 643 Referee: Thomas James |
11 December 2024 | AFC Bournemouth | 3–2 | Ipswich Town | Eastleigh |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Silverlake Stadium Attendance: 316 Referee: Robert Ablitt |
11 December 2024 | Everton | 7–0 | Nottingham Forest | Walton |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Goodison Park Attendance: 475 Referee: Christopher Porter |
11 December 2024 | Swansea City (2) | 0–2 | Southampton | Landore |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Landore Training Ground Attendance: 229 Referee: Adam Wilson |
11 December 2024 | Lincoln City (3) | 4–2 | Wrexham (3) | Lincoln |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: LNER Stadium Attendance: 467 Referee: Ian Ruddock |
12 December 2024 | Harrogate Town (4) | 4–6 | West Bromwich Albion (2) | Harrogate |
19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Exercise Stadium Attendance: 659 Referee: Abdul Lamy |
12 December 2024 | Queens Park Rangers (2) | 3–1 | Swindon Town (4) | Shepherd's Bush |
19:15 GMT |
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Stadium: MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium Attendance: 713 Referee: Jordan Crossley |
13 December 2024 | Leicester City | 2–3 | Chelsea | Seagrave |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Leicester City F.C. Training Ground Attendance: 300 Referee: Thomas Bingley |
13 December 2024 | Luton Town (2) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) | Crewe Alexandra (4) | Luton |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 289 Referee: Stuart Smith | ||
Penalties | ||||
16 December 2024 | Portsmouth (2) | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Leeds United (2) | Portsmouth |
19:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 627 Referee: James Kerten |
17 December 2024 | Derby County (2) | 4–1 | Sunderland (2) | Derby |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Pride Park Stadium Referee: Karl Donaghy |
17 December 2024 | Sheffield United (2) | 3–2 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | York |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: LNER Community Stadium Attendance: 143 Referee: Ashley Royston | |||
Note: Match was originally going to be played at Brammall Lane on 5 December 2024, but was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. |
18 December 2024 | Manchester United | 5–0 | Coventry City (2) | Leigh |
19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Leigh Sports Village Attendance: 485 Referee: Abid Hussain |
18 December 2024 | Merstham (8) | 3–1 | Burgess Hill Town (8) | Merstham |
19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: The Hybrid Fitness Stadium Attendance: 510 Referee: Dario Matthewson | |
Note: match was originally going to be played 11 December 2024 but was postponed due to a pitch inspection. |
21 December 2024 | Stevenage (3) | 0–1 | Exeter City (3) | Stevenage |
14:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Lamex Stadium Attendance: 388 Referee: Nick Reece |
Fourth Round
editThe 32 winners from the previous round would compete in this round. The lowest ranked team left in the competition is the 8th tier team Merstham. Merstham are the only team remaining who played in the Extra-Preliminary round, tying an FA Youth Cup record winning 8 consecutive matches to get to this stage in the competition. The draw was made on 13 December 2024.[10]
Premier League[a] | Championship[a] | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
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12 / 20
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13 / 24
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2 / 22
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3 / 23
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2 / 35
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32 / 124
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7 January 2025 | Grimsby Town (4) | v | Tottenham Hotspur | Cleethorpes |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Blundell Park |
8 January 2025 | Watford (2) | v | Crewe Alexandra (4) | King's Langley |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: The Orbital Fasteners Stadium |
8 January 2025 | Plymouth Argyle (2) | v | Lincoln City (3) | Plymouth |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Home Park |
14 January 2025 | Stoke City (2) | v | West Bromwich Albion (2) | Stoke-on-Trent |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: bet365 Stadium |
16 January 2025 | Sheffield United (2) | v | Derby County (2) | York |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: LNER Community Stadium |
17 January 2025 | Manchester United | v | Preston North End (2) | Leigh |
19:00 GMT | Stadium: Leigh Sports Village |
18 January 2025 | Arsenal | v | Queens Park Rangers (2) | Borehamwood |
17:00 GMT | Stadium: Meadow Park |
January 2025 | AFC Fylde (5) | v | Leeds United (2) | Wesham |
Stadium: Mill Farm |
January 2025 | AFC Bournemouth | v | Norwich City (2) |
January 2025 | Cardiff City (2) | v | Bristol City (2) |
January 2025 | Fleetwood Town (4) | v | Southampton | Fleetwood |
Stadium: Highbury Stadium |
January 2025 | Newcastle United | v | Aston Villa |
January 2025 | Exeter City (3) | v | Fulham | Exeter |
Stadium: St James Park |
January 2025 | Everton | v | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
January 2025 | Manchester City | v | Millwall (2) | Manchester |
Stadium: Joie Stadium |
Fifth Round
editPremier League[a] | Championship[a] | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
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11 / 20
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10 / 24
|
2 / 22
|
3 / 23
|
2 / 35
|
28 / 124
|
Quarter-finals
editSemi-finals
editFinal
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "EARLY ROUND DRAWS MADE FOR EMIRATES FA CUP, FA YOUTH CUP, ISUZU FA TROPHY AND FA VASE". The FA.
- ^ "FA Youth Cup Fixtures". THE FA.
- ^ "THE FA YOUTH CUP FIRST ROUND QUALIFYING DRAW HAS BEEN MADE". The FA.
- ^ "FIXTURES CONFIRMED IN THE FA YOUTH CUP SECOND ROUND QUALIFYING". The FA.
- ^ "THE DRAW FOR THE THIRD ROUND QUALIFYING OF THE FA YOUTH CUP HAS BEEN MADE". The FA.
- ^ "THE DRAW FOR THE FA YOUTH CUP FIRST ROUND PROPER HAS BEEN MADE". The FA.
- ^ "FA Youth cup tie to be replayed". Blyth Spartans.
- ^ "THE DRAW FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF THE FA YOUTH CUP HAS BEEN MADE". The FA.
- ^ "CLUBS FROM THE PREMIER LEAGUE AND EFL CHAMPIONSHIP ENTER THE FA YOUTH CUP THIRD ROUND". The FA.
- ^ "THE DRAW FOR THE FOURTH ROUND PROPER OF THE FA YOUTH CUP HAS BEEN MADE". The FA.