ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & GROUND STANDARDS
- Participation in the competition shall be open to the first team only from clubs competing in a Tier 6 League or above, as set out in the Women’s Football Pyramid Regulations, or above, which has been sanctioned by The Association or an affiliated Association for season 2025-26.
- Participation in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup Competition is currently being reviewed by The FA. Clubs at Tier 7 of the Women’s Football Pyramid will not be automatically accepted and will be notified separately if their application has been successful.
- Clubs must have a ground which fully conforms to the minimum standards required in accordance with Competition Rules, which must be the ground used for all home ties in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup 2025-26.
Under no circumstances should another venue be used without prior permission of The Football Association.
Ground Standards
Clubs are advised to click on the link below to download the Minimum Entry Requirements & Ground Standards before completing the application. The Minimum Entry Requirements & Ground Standards provide information on the minimum requirements for entry into The Adobe Women’s FA Cup for season 2025-26.
Minimum Entry Requirements & Ground Standards
Category E (applicable for Tier 5 of the Women’s Football Pyramid)
Category D (applicable for Tier 4 of the Women’s Football Pyramid)
Category C (applicable for Tier 3 of the Women’s Football Pyramid)
Terms & Conditions of Entry
ONLINE APPLICATION
To apply for next season's Adobe Women’s FA Cup, please click below to submit your application online.
