A total of 534 clubs from all levels of the women’s football pyramid are set to compete in the 2026-27 Women’s FA Cup.
Details of the 534 clubs accepted to participate, as well as the information on the clubs exempt from playing until specific rounds of the Women’s FA Cup can be seen below.
Please note: the below list of clubs accepted is subject to confirmation at the relevant League AGMs.
The Women’s FA Cup starts on Sunday 23 August 2026 at the Preliminary Round, and the First Round Proper will be on Sunday 25 October 2026. The Fourth Round Proper is going to play out on Sunday 17 January 2027, and the home of English football will host the Final on Saturday 15 May 2027.
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