The Football Association Challenge Cup, more commonly known as the FA Cup, is an annual knockout football competition in domestic English football. First played during the 1871–72 season, it is the …

The first edition was played in the 1871-1872 season and the FA Cup has been held once a year since then (with exception for interruptions during the first and the second World War).

The FA Cup, also known as the Football Association Challenge Cup, is one of the oldest football competitions in the world. It was first held in 1871-1872, with fifteen teams participating.

The FA Cup is an annual knockout football competition in England, established in the 1871-72 season. Organized by and named after The Football Association, it holds the distinction of being the oldest …

Mar 5, 2025 · On July 20, 1871, in the offices of The Sportsman newspaper, C. W. Alcock proposed that “a Challenge Cup should be established in connection with the Association”, giving birth to the FA …

Sep 17, 2025 · In 1871, Alcock proposed the idea of a knockout tournament to the Football Association. His objective was simple yet revolutionary: to create a structured competition where clubs from …

The results from every FA Cup Final since 1872, as well as venue records, most wins and most appearances...

Jul 8, 2025 · The FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world, starting way back in 1871-72 season. Each year, clubs from grassroots all the way up to Premier League compete for the …

The FA Cup, formally known as the Football Association Challenge Cup, is the oldest football competition in the world, having been established in the 1871–72 season.

Mar 17, 2025 · What is considered the modern-age FA Cup began in 1888, when qualifying rounds were introduced. The competition now consists of five qualifying rounds, a quarter-final, a semi-final, and a …