FA Cup Tickets

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The FA Cup, formally the Football Association Challenge Cup, known commercially as the Emirates FA Cup, is the oldest football competition in the world, first played in the 1871/72 season. It's also the most democratic: every men's club affiliated to the FA can enter, from Premier League giants to amateur sides that play in front of a few hundred people. The 2026/27 edition is the 146th staging of the competition, drawing entries from roughly 700+ clubs across ten tiers of English football. 

That scale is what makes the FA Cup unique among club competitions. Nowhere else can a non-league part-timer share a pitch and occasionally a giant-killing scoreline with a reigning Premier League opposition. For supporters, that means two very different kinds of tickets are worth knowing about: cheap, low-stakes tickets to qualifying-round local football in August, and hot, high-demand tickets to third-round upsets and Wembley finals in January and May.  The winner earns automatic qualification to the UEFA Europa League.

LOVE1TICKET gives fans guaranteed access to every round of the Emirates FA Cup, from the third round to the final at Wembley. All tickets are 100% verified, with secure checkout and 24/7 support.

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How much are FA Cup tickets?

FA Cup ticket prices vary more than almost any other competition in football, simply because the fixture list spans amateur pitches and 90,000-seat national stadiums in the same season. A few factors drive what you'll pay:

• Round: Early qualifying rounds (August–October) are typically inexpensive, often cheaper than a regular league ticket at the same club. Prices climb steadily through the third round (when Premier League and Championship clubs enter), the quarter-finals, and peak at the semi-finals and final.
• Fixture profile: A "giant-killing" draw where a lower-league or non-league side hosting a Premier League club always brings excitement. This usually pushes prices up sharply at the smaller ground due to limited capacity and high demand, even though the match itself is a lower-tier fixture.
• Club and venue: Prices for the same round differ enormously between a small non-league ground and a Premier League stadium.
• Progression stage: Once a club reaches the semi-final or final at Wembley, prices reflect a genuinely different market a 90,000-capacity national stadium occasion rather than a regular club fixture.

For live prices, check the real-time prices on LOVE1TICKET, as FA Cup pricing swings round to round more than almost any other competition.

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Looking to compare FA Cup ticket prices?

LOVE1TICKET makes it easy to compare tickets across every round of the FA Cup, from qualifying-rounds to non-league fixtures through to the final at Wembley, so fans can find the right seat at the right price.

• Round-by-round browsing: filter directly by Third Round, Fourth Round, Fifth Round, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final, or Final, since each round is effectively its own separate market.
• Verified seller comparison: see listings from multiple trusted sources side by side rather than committing to the first price shown.
• Seating charts for every venue, from compact non-league grounds to Wembley Stadium's 90,000 arena.

How can I get cheap FA Cup tickets?

The single biggest lever is round and stage: qualifying-round and early-round matches are consistently the cheapest football tickets available anywhere in England, often just a few pounds on the gate at non-league grounds.

• Target the qualifying rounds (August–October) if you just want to experience FA Cup magic without Wembley-final pricing, small grounds, local rivalries, and a fraction of the cost of top-flight football.
• Avoid "signature draw." If your club draws a Premier League giant in the third round, expect a sharp price spike at your own (smaller) ground, the alternative is to follow a fixture without a marquee opponent.
• Track prices as the draw unfolds. Because FA Cup ties are drawn round by round rather than scheduled a season in advance, prices for the next round often move quickly once the pairing is known, set alerts as soon as a draw is made.
• Away tickets can be cheaper than home tickets at big-club grounds, depending on allocation and demand, worth comparing both ends before buying.

Which clubs have won the most FA Cups?

Arsenal hold the all time record with 14 FA Cup wins, the most of any club in the competition's history. The Gunners have been FA Cup final runners up on a further seven occasions, making them the most decorated club in the history of the trophy.

Manchester United are second with 13 titles, their most recent coming in 2024 when they beat Manchester City at Wembley. Chelsea and Liverpool have each won the cup eight times, while Tottenham Hotspur have won it eight times too, most recently in 1991.

Arsenal: 14, Manchester United: 13, Chelsea: 8, Liverpool: 8, Tottenham Hotspur: 8, Aston Villa: 7, Newcastle United: 6, Blackburn Rovers: 6, Everton: 5, Wanderers FC: 5, West Bromwich Albion: 5, Bolton Wanderers: 4, Sheffield United: 4, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 4, Manchester City: 7

What are the FA Cup Final Results in the last 10 years?

2025/26 | Chelsea vs Manchester City | 0–1
2024/25 | Crystal Palace vs Manchester City | 1–0
2023/24 | Manchester United vs Manchester City | 2–1
2022/23 | Manchester City vs Manchester United | 2–1
2021/22 | Liverpool vs Chelsea | 6–5 (pens, 0–0 AET)
2020/21 | Leicester City vs Chelsea | 1–0
2019/20 | Arsenal vs Chelsea | 2–1
2018/19 | Manchester City vs Watford | 6–0
2017/18 | Chelsea vs Manchester United | 1–0
2016/17 | Arsenal vs Chelsea | 2–1
2015/16 | Manchester United vs Crystal Palace | 2–1 (AET)

What are the different rounds of the FA Cup, and how does the format work?

The FA Cup runs across 14 rounds in total, six qualifying rounds and eight rounds in the competition, funneling from roughly 700 entrants down to two finalists:

• Extra Preliminary Round & Preliminary Round (August): entry point for clubs from step 5 and below of the English football pyramid.
• First to Fourth Qualifying Rounds (September–October): non-league clubs progressively knocked out; replays still apply at this stage if a match is drawn.
• First Round Proper (November): League One and League Two clubs join the 32 surviving non-league sides.
• Second Round Proper (December): winners only, 80 into 40.
• Third Round Proper (January): the marquee round — all 20 Premier League and 24 Championship clubs enter, famous for shock results when top-flight sides travel to lower-league grounds.
• Fourth Round Proper, Fifth Round Proper, Quarter-Finals (February–April): the last 32, 16, and 8 respectively.
• Semi-Finals and Final (April–May): both played at Wembley Stadium.

From the First Round Proper onward, ties are single-leg and decided on the day, replays were phased out under a 2024 agreement between the FA and Premier League to ease fixture congestion, in exchange for increased Premier League funding to grassroots football. A draw after 90 minutes now goes straight to extra time, then penalties if still level. Replays remain in place only in the qualifying rounds, ahead of the professional clubs joining.

No Premier League or Championship fixtures are scheduled on Third Round weekend, since all 44 clubs are involved in the Cup that weekend.

Where is the FA Cup final played?

Wembley Stadium

The FA Cup Final has been held at Wembley Stadium since 1923, when Bolton Wanderers beat West Ham United 2–0 in the first ever final at the ground. The match became known as the White Horse Final, when police on horseback helped manage a crowd estimated at 200,000.

The original Wembley was demolished in 2000, and the final temporarily moved to the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The new Wembley Stadium opened in 2007, with Chelsea beating Manchester United 1–0 in the first final played there, Didier Drogba scoring the only goal.

Today's Wembley holds 90,000 supporters and is the largest stadium in the UK. FA Cup Final tickets at Wembley are among the most in-demand sporting tickets in Britain. The semi finals have also been held exclusively at Wembley since 2008, meaning all four of the last four clubs receive equal allocation with no home advantage.

How do FA Cup tickets work?

Buying FA Cup tickets through LOVE1TICKET is simple and fully secure, whether you're attending an early round clash or the FA Cup Final at Wembley.

1. Browse the fixture list — Find the FA Cup match you want to attend above.
2. Choose your tickets — select the number of seats and check availability.
3. Secure checkout — complete your purchase using our encrypted payment system.
4. Receive your tickets — delivered via Digital E-Tickets or mobile tickets depending on the venue and match.

All orders placed with Love1Ticket carry a 100% Money Back Guarantee. If your event is cancelled, you'll receive a full refund.

How can I buy FA Cup tickets?

For the final, ticket allocations are split several ways: roughly 25,000 tickets go to each of the two finalist clubs, with the remainder split between the FA's affiliated county associations and member clubs, corporate hospitality packages, and a public ballot. Because official allocations are limited and heavily oversubscribed, resale inventory typically becomes available closer to the match and tends to clear quickly in the days immediately before kickoff.

Visiting from abroad? We regularly help fans from across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond attend FA Cup matches in England. Simply reach out to our support team for assistance.

Attending an FA Cup Match in England

Getting to Wembley Wembley Stadium is located in northwest London and is served by multiple tube lines. Wembley Park (Metropolitan and Jubilee lines) is a short walk from the ground. Wembley Central (Bakerloo line and National Rail) is also within walking distance. The stadium is approximately 30 minutes by tube from central London.

Getting to Other Grounds Early and mid-round FA Cup ties are played at club grounds across England, many of which are accessible by rail or road. We recommend checking National Rail and individual club websites for travel advice around major matches.

Frequently Asked Questions on the FA Cup

Can non-league or lower-league teams really beat Premier League clubs in the FA Cup?

Yes, this is the defining appeal of the competition, and part of why FA Cup tickets for "giant-killing" fixtures are among the most sought-after in English football. Because it's a single knockout format rather than a league table, one big performance on the day is enough for a part-time or lower-division side to eliminate a top-flight club. Wrexham, Sutton United, Bradford City, Lincoln City, Macclesfield, and Plymouth Argyle are among the clubs that have delivered famous upsets in recent seasons, and Wigan Athletic remain the most extreme case — winning the FA Cup as a Premier League club in 2013 and being relegated in the very same season.

How can I find FA Cup tickets by club or round?

LOVE1TICKET lets fans browse FA Cup tickets both by club — following your own team through the rounds — and by stage of the competition, since Third Round, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final, and Final tickets are effectively separate markets with very different pricing and availability. Because fixtures are only confirmed round by round through the draw process, it's worth tracking a club page or setting an alert rather than searching for a single fixture months in advance.

Do I need a club membership to buy FA Cup tickets?

It depends on the round and the club. Early qualifying rounds at non-league and lower-league grounds are typically open to general sale with no membership required. Once Premier League and Championship clubs enter at the third round, ticket allocation generally follows the same club membership and season-ticket-holder priority system used for league matches — meaning big clubs' home third-round tickets can be just as gated as a regular league fixture. Away allocations, semi-final tickets, and final tickets are distributed separately by the clubs and the FA, and resale platforms like LOVE1TICKET are often the most practical route for fans without a membership or season ticket.

Is it better to buy FA Cup tickets in advance?

Yes, for the same reasons that apply to any high-demand knockout competition — with one FA Cup-specific wrinkle: fixtures are only confirmed round by round via the live draw, so "in advance" often means booking within days of a draw being made rather than months ahead of a season. Benefits of moving quickly once a tie is confirmed:

• Guaranteed seats before limited-capacity grounds (especially non-league venues hosting Premier League opponents) sell out
• Price stability, avoiding the sharp price spikes that follow a marquee giant-killing draw
• Better selection across seating categories before the best sections disappear
• Group coordination for away days and Wembley trips

How will my FA Cup tickets be delivered?

Most FA Cup tickets are delivered electronically — by email and SMS — typically within the days leading up to kickoff, with the latest deliveries arriving around 24 hours before the match as a fraud-prevention measure common across English football. A small number of grounds, particularly non-league venues in the early rounds, still issue paper tickets, which are shipped via tracked courier. Always check your order confirmation for delivery status and accept transfers using the same email address used at checkout.

Is it safe to buy FA Cup resale tickets?

Buying through a reputable marketplace with a buyer guarantee protects you if a listing falls through, you're denied entry, or a match is cancelled outright. A few practical habits:

• Buy directly through the marketplace rather than off-platform, to stay covered by any buyer guarantee
• Confirm the round and specific fixture carefully, FA Cup ties are announced close to the match, and mislabeled listings are more common than for fixed-schedule leagues
• Contact support immediately if a ticket transfer doesn't arrive within the stated window.

Why are FA Cup ticket prices sometimes above face value?

As with any secondary marketplace, FA Cup resale prices are set by individual sellers and reflect real-time supply and demand rather than a fixed face value. Third-round "Big Six" draws, high-profile giant-killing fixtures, and final-day tickets typically trade above face value; routine early-round and midweek fixtures are often at or below face value.

What happens if my FA Cup match is postponed or cancelled?

Postponed FA Cup matches are almost always rescheduled, and existing tickets remain valid for the new date with no action required. If a fixture is cancelled outright with no replacement date, reputable marketplaces provide a full refund, typically processed within about two weeks.

Can I get FA Cup tickets as a fan travelling from overseas? 

Absolutely. LOVE1TICKET serves fans from over 100 countries. Most tickets are digital, however on the rare occasion where paper tickets are required, we can arrange delivery to UK hotels or organise city centre collection. Contact our 24/7 support team for further assistance.

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