Click here for details of Entry Requirements for FA Competitions for season 2012-13.

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.

FA TROPHY

Entry is restricted to Clubs competing in Steps 1-4 of The FA National League System. Clubs moving to and from Step 4 will automatically be moved between The Trophy and Vase competitions accordingly.

FA VASE

Entry is restricted to Clubs competing in Steps 5-7 of The FA National League System subject to the ground conforming to the minimum standard.

FA YOUTH CUP

Clubs to be accepted subject to the ground conforming to the minimum standard:-
 - Clubs that participated in The FA Cup, Trophy or Vase in Season 2011-2012 and also participating in one of these competitions in Season 2012-2013. 
- Clubs that participated in a recognized Youth League/Academy or Competition in Season 2011-2012 sanctioned by The Association or an affiliated Association as determined by The Association from time to time and also participating in one of these in Season 2012-2013.
- Youth Teams representing a Senior Club must be properly integrated within the main structure of the Senior Club.

Ground Standards

FA CUP

Clubs must have a ground grade which conforms to a “G” grade (appropriate to Step 6) or higher as at 31 March of the current season. The minimum grade will be raised to “F” grade (appropriate to Step 5) for season 2015-2016.

FA VASE

Clubs must have a ground grade which conforms to a “H” grade (appropriate to entry to Step 6) or higher as at 31 March of the current season.

For clarification on the various ground grades related to The FA National League System click here.


Below is the relevant documentation for clubs to complete when competing in The FA Cup, Trophy, Vase and Youth Cup.

Clubs should click on the various links below to download the relevant form(s). The forms should then be completed and faxed or e-mailed to The FA.

Match Arrangement Form
(to be completed by the home team)

Match Report Form
(to be completed by both teams)

Statement of Receipts & Payments Form
(to be completed by the home team)

Statement of Receipts & Payments Analysis of Ticket Sales and Paid Admissions Form
(FA Cup and FA Trophy only - to be completed by the home team)

Assessment of Referee Report Form (pdf)
Assessment of Referee Report Form (excel)
(to be completed by both teams)

Team Sheet
(to be completed by both teams)

Fax your forms to us at: 0844 980 0611
or email: competition.results@thefa.com