20 days ago
Where are FA Cup ties played?
Usually at the home club's ground. Replays go to the ground of the club drawn second, postponed ties keep theirs, and the governing body picks the rest.
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20 days ago
How many substitutes are allowed in the FA Cup?
Five in a tie, with a sixth in extra time. Team sheet timing and bench size both depend on whether it is qualifying or the main competition.
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Can FA Cup matches be played on artificial pitches?
Yes. An FA Cup tie can be played on grass or artificial turf, but the surface must meet the Laws, the competition rules and any certification required.
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Who referees FA Cup matches?
FA Cup officials are appointed for each tie by the governing body. Absence rules differ by stage: in the main competition the fourth official steps in.
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20 days ago
Can a loan player play in the FA Cup?
Yes. A domestic loan player can play in the FA Cup for his loan club, except against his parent club unless written permission is given.
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Can a player play for two clubs in the FA Cup?
Usually no. A player is tied to one club per FA Cup season; the one exception is a maximum of one other club in the Competition Proper, one club per round.
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1 months ago
When do Premier League teams enter the FA Cup?
Premier League clubs enter the FA Cup in the third round. In 2026/27, that round is played on 9 and 10 January 2027.
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1 months ago
How do Premier League teams qualify for the Europa League?
England has 2 Europa League places: the next team after the Champions League spots and the FA Cup winners. Cup places can pass down.
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