FA Cup - Entry Requirements

Clubs to be automatically accepted subject to the ground conforming to the minimum standard:-

- Clubs in The FA Premier League, The Football League and in Steps 1, 2, 3 & 4 of the English Pyramid.
- Clubs in Step 5 of the English Pyramid.
- Clubs relegated to Step 6 of the English Pyramid.
- Clubs in Step 6 of the English Pyramid finishing in a League position 1-4 of the preceding season.

Clubs to be accepted subject to available places and subject to the ground conforming to the minimum standard:-

- Clubs playing in Step 6 of the English Pyramid finishing in a League position below 4 of the preceding season.

New entries

- Clubs must have participated in F.A. Trophy or F.A. Vase the previous season.