FA Cup Qualification Query

[AK11]

If a team that has played in the FA Cup the previous season finishes below 10th place in a Step 6 League, is that team still permitted to enter the FA Cup the following season, or do they have to give way to a higher finisher?

 

Thanks.

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Entry Requirements

 

FA CUP

 

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 FA National League System.

- Clubs in Step 5 of The FA National League System.

- Clubs relegated to Step 6 of The FA National League System.

- Clubs in Step 6 of The FA National League System finishing in a League position 1-4 of the season just completed.

 

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 FA National League System finishing in a League position below 4th of the season just completed.

 

New entries

Clubs must have participated in The Trophy or Vase in Season 2011-2012.