FA Cup — Fixtures, Results and How to Follow Every Round

The FA Cup is the oldest national knockout competition in world football, first played in 1871. That long history means surprises, big nights and moments lower-league clubs never forget. If you want plain, useful ways to follow the Cup and stay on top of fixtures, results and ticket tips, this page is for you.

How the competition works: clubs from the top ten levels of English football can enter. Early qualifying rounds narrow the field, then the First Round Proper brings in League One and League Two teams. Premier League and Championship clubs join later, leading to the showpiece final at Wembley.

Why it matters: cup ties are about chance and drama. A single match can end a giant’s run or make a small club a national story for a week. That unpredictability is what creates classic FA Cup moments.

Where to find fixtures and live results

For quick updates, check the official FA Cup page and club websites — they post kick-off times, squad news and match reports. Live score apps (look for ones with push alerts) get you immediate goals and half-time changes. We also update our tag feed with key results and match summaries so you can follow every round from this page.

Want a fixture list you can trust? Use the tournament calendar on the FA’s site or major sports apps. They list replays, if any, and report fixture changes caused by weather or cup scheduling.

How to watch from Africa and get tickets

Broadcast rights change by season. Local sports channels in many African countries often show FA Cup ties, and major streaming services sometimes carry matches live. Check local TV guides and official club channels for confirmation the week of the match.

Buying tickets: for big ties, clubs sell allocated blocks to away fans and members first. Join a club’s membership if you plan regular visits — members usually get priority. For sold-out games, use the club’s official resale platform rather than third-party sites to avoid fake tickets.

Tips for following smaller clubs: local club websites and social media are gold for updates from qualifying rounds. Those smaller teams post team sheets, community reactions and behind-the-scenes photos you won’t see elsewhere.

Want alerts here? Use the FA Cup tag on our site to get all posts in one place. We highlight giant-killings, standout players and match impact on league form so you know which results matter most.

If you’re tracking a specific team, follow the club’s official channels and set search alerts with the team name plus “FA Cup.” That cuts through noise and delivers the news you care about.

The FA Cup changes every season, but the drama doesn’t. Keep this page bookmarked for fixtures, short match recaps, and straightforward viewing and ticket tips tailored for fans across Africa and beyond.