2026–27 FA Vase
| Isuzu FA Vase | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | England Wales Guernsey |
| Dates | Qualifying: 15 August 2026 – 12 September 2026 Competition Proper: 10 October 2026 – 16 May 2027 |
| Teams | 601 |
The 2026–27 FA Vase (known for sponsorship reasons as the Isuzu FA Vase) is the 2026–27 season of the FA Vase, an annual football competition for clubs playing at Steps 5 and 6 of the National League System in England, equivalent to tiers 9-10 of the overall English football league system.
AFC Stoneham won the 2026 FA Vase final, but are unable to defend their title because they got promoted to Step 4 and will play in the 2026–27 FA Trophy instead.
Calendar
The competition is scheduled to take place between August 2026 and May 2027, with the final scheduled for 16 May 2027 at Wembley Stadium.[1]
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| First Round Qualifying | 15 August 2026 |
| Second Round Qualifying | 12 September 2026 |
| First Round Proper | 10 October 2026 |
| Second Round Proper | 31 October 2026 |
| Third Round Proper | 28 November 2026 |
| Fourth Round Proper | 9 January 2027 |
| Fifth Round Proper | 6 February 2027 |
| Sixth Round Proper | 6 March 2027 |
| Semi-finals | 3 and 10 April 2027 |
| Final | 16 May 2027 |
First qualifying round
The draw for the first qualifying round was made on 3 July 2026,[2] with fixtures being played on the weekend of Saturday 15 August.[3]
Second qualifying round
The draw for the second qualifying round was made on 3 July 2026,[2] with fixtures being played on the weekend of Saturday 12 September.[4]
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Notes
- 1 2 (9) represents teams allocated to divisions at the 9th tier of English football (otherwise known as Step 5 of the National League System). (8) represents the 8th tier (Step 4 NLS).
References
- ↑ "When are the FA Vase round dates in the 2026-27 season?". The Football Association. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Draws confirmed for early rounds of our men's FA competitions". www.thefa.com. 3 July 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "When are the FA Vase round dates in the 2026-27 season?". The Football Association. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
- ↑ "When are the FA Vase round dates in the 2026-27 season?". The Football Association. Retrieved 16 August 2026.