The Football Association have announced the round dates for the Emirates FA Cup and the Women’s FA Cup.
League Two clubs will enter the Emirates FA Cup at the First Round stage, which is due to take place over the weekend of Saturday 4th November 2023. The draw is likely to take place on Monday 16th October, following the conclusion of the Fourth Qualifying Round.
A full list of round dates can be found by clicking here. Last season we took League One play-off semi-finalists Peterborough United to a First Round replay after a goalless draw at London Road. But The Posh proved too strong under the Peninsula Stadium lights and progressed to the Second Round with a 3-0 win.
Meanwhile the Women’s FA Cup begins with the First Round Qualifying on Sunday 10th September 2023, with the Second and Third qualifying rounds taking place on Sunday 1st October and Sunday 22nd October before the First Round proper on Sunday 12th November.
We are still awaiting confirmation of what round Salford City Lionesses will enter at, but the full list of dates can be found here. Last season we entered at the Second Round Qualifying stage, when Crewe Alexandra edged a five-goal thriller at The Peninsula Stadium.