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The Football Association Challenge Cup, more commonly known as the FA Cup, is an annual knockout football competition in men's domestic English football. First played during the 1871–72 season, it is the oldest national football competition in the world. It is organised by and named after The Football Association. Since 2015, it has been known as The Emirates FA Cup after its headline sponsor. A concurrent Women's FA Cup has been held since 1970.

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Listen: National League & FA Cup qualifying commentaries Listen to local BBC Radio commentaries from the National League and FA Cup qualifying. BBC Sport - Published 4 days ago
Watch: FA Cup second qualifying round - Tadcaster Albion v Chester Watch live BBC coverage of Tadcaster Albion v Chester and listen to BBC radio commentary from six other fixtures in the FA Cup second qualifying round. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
BBC to show FA Cup second qualifying round tie The BBC will show the game between Tadcaster and Chester in the FA Cup second qualifying round on Saturday 16 September BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

Watch: FA Cup first round qualifying - Sporting Khalsa v Darlaston Town Watch live coverage as Sporting Khalsa host Darlaston Town in the FA Cup first round qualifying. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Man guilty over '97' football shirt at FA Cup final James White wore a shirt with the number 97 and the words "Not Enough" on the back, a court hears. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2023
Man pleads guilty to causing distress over offensive Hillsborough shirt at FA Cup final A man has pleaded guilty to displaying threatening or abusive writing likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress after wearing a shirt referencing the Hillsborough disaster at the FA Cup final. Sky News - Published on June 19, 2023

Watch: Neves' spectacular long-range strike against Liverpool Watch Wolverhampton Wanderers' captain Ruben Neves score with a spectacular long-range effort against Liverpool in the FA Cup third round in 2019. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2023
Reaction as Man City win Champions League and complete Treble Premier League champions and FA Cup winners Manchester City defeat Inter Milan in the Champions League final to complete an outstanding Treble. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2023
Man City serenade Sir Elton John after FA Cup triumph Manchester City were welcomed by Sir Elton John at Manchester Airport after their FA Cup win at Wembley and it didn't take long for them to burst into one of his iconic songs. Sky News - Published on June 4, 2023Also reported by •BBC Sport
Man charged after allegedly wearing offensive Hillsborough shirt at Wembley A man has been charged with displaying threatening or abusive writing likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress after wearing a shirt allegedly referencing the Hillsborough disaster at Saturday's.. Sky News - Published on June 4, 2023

All the angles of Gundogan's stunning FA Cup final volley Watch all the best angles of Ilkay Gundogan's stunning volley for Manchester City against Manchester United in Saturday's FA Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2023
Reaction after Man City win FA Cup and Celtic seal treble Manchester City are one trophy away from completing the Treble after their FA Cup win, while Celtic seal a domestic treble in Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2023
Gundogan once again the man for the big moments Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan was "once again the man for the big moments" after scoring twice in the FA Cup final, writes Phil McNulty. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023	De Gea should have done better - Schmeichel Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel says David de Gea's positioning was wrong for Ilkay Gundogan's FA Cup final winner. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023
'I was average, John was a disgrace' - Grealish on Stones' display Watch as Manchester City's Jack Grealish tells Gary Lineker he called John Stones "a disgrace" after their FA Cup final victory against Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023	Man Utd gave away soft goals - Ten Hag Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says they gave away "soft goals" during their 2-1 FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023
'It was manager's genius' Guardiola jokes with Lineker about Gundogan stunner Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola jokes with Gary Lineker that his "genius" inspired Ilkay Gundogan's stunning opener during their FA Cup final against Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023	'Nothing's decided yet' - Gundogan on Man City future Watch as Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says "nothing's decided yet" on his future after scoring both his side's goals in their 2-1 FA Cup final win against Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023
I don't know how it's a penalty - Grealish Jack Grealish says winning the FA Cup is "the stuff you dream of as a kid" after Manchester City's 2-1 win over Manchester United at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023	Gundogan scores twice to win FA Cup for Man City Watch highlights as Ilkay Gundogan scores twice to fire Manchester City to a 2-1 FA Cup final victory against Manchester United at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023
Gundogan strikes again to restore Man City's lead Watch as Manchester City's captain Ilkay Gundogan strikes again to restore their lead against Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023	Man City beat Man Utd to win FA Cup and remain on course for Treble Manchester City beat rivals Manchester United 2-1 to win the FA Cup final and remain on course to complete the Treble. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2023
Gündogan scores fastest FA Cup final goal of all time with sensational volley Watch as Ilkay Gündogan's long-ranged strike against Manchester United puts Manchester city ahead in the FA Cup final after just 13 second at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023	Can you name these FA Cup final scorers? As Manchester City prepare to face Manchester United at Wembley, can you name these 10 FA Cup final scorers from the past? BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023
'We walked down the aisle to Match of the Day' BBC Sport speaks to a family divided by football allegiances before the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023	FA Cup final: Man Utd out to protect legacy of 1999 by ending champions City's treble dream For Liverpool, it is the six Champions Leagues and Istanbul. For Arsenal, it is the Invincibles. For Manchester United, it is the treble and that night in Barcelona. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2023
The schools where tomorrow’s stars walk the corridors As Manchester United and Manchester City meet in Saturday's FA Cup final, BBC Sport looks at the schools which specialise in moulding the clubs' young talent. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023	Rail strikes today set to impact FA Cup final and Epsom Derby - and even Beyonce isn't safe Rail strikes are set to cause further havoc today when train drivers walk out ahead of high-profile events including the FA Cup final, the Epsom Derby, and a Beyonce concert. Sky News - Published on June 2, 2023
Ten hag has made me a better forward - Rashford Ahead of the FA Cup final, Marcus Rashford talks to Gary Lineker about playing as a number nine, and explains how patience is the 'biggest skill' as a striker. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023	FA Cup final build-up: Man City face Man Utd at Wembley Follow build-up as Manchester City prepare to face rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023
Match of the Day Top 10 podcast: FA Cup finals Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the greatest FA Cup finals in the latest Match of The Day: Top 10 podcast. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023	Fernandes not focused on denying Man City Treble Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes says Saturday's FA Cup final is about "lifting another trophy" rather than ending Manchester City's Treble hopes. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023
Which FA Cup final star are you? To get you ready for the FA Cup final, take our test to see which player from the Manchester City and Manchester United squads is most like you. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023	I'll do everything to make this history - Haaland Erling Haaland gives his thoughts ahead of Manchester City's FA Cup final and Champions League final. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023
FA Cup final build-up, plus latest football transfer news All the news before the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City, plus all the latest transfer news and breaking stories. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2023	Sutton's FA Cup final prediction v Noel Gallagher and Tom Grennan BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Manchester City fan Noel Gallagher and Manchester United supporter Tom Grennan for Saturday's all-Manchester FA Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2023
What's the fiercest cross-city derby in football? Manchester rivals City and United will meet in their first FA Cup final derby but how does it come to the fiercest cross-city rivalries? BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2023	'What does anyone see in him?' - how Grealish answered critics As Jack Grealish prepares for Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester United, BBC Sport examines how someone once on the fringes at Manchester City has become one of Pep Guardiola's most trusted.. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2023
FA Cup final - watch Man City v Man Utd on BBC One The first all-Manchester FA Cup final takes place at Wembley on Saturday, with City looking to stay on course for the Treble and United chasing a domestic cup double. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2023	Man Utd's Ten Hag on 'special' FA Cup final Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag chats to Dion Dublin about his club's rivalry with Manchester City before Saturday's "special" FA Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2023
FA Cup final fans urged to use separate motorways Manchester United and City supporters have been advised to use different roads and service stations. BBC Sport - Published on May 31, 2023	The double chasers desperate to destroy Treble dream Manchester United and Manchester City face each other in Saturday's FA Cup final chasing a double, but the Treble isn't far from anyone's mind. BBC Sport - Published on May 31, 2023
Pick your combined Man City-Man Utd XI We want you to pick your combined Manchester City and Manchester United XI as they prepare to meet in the FA Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on May 31, 2023	Rail strikes to cause more disruption with walkouts affecting FA Cup final and Epsom Derby Rail passengers are set to suffer fresh travel disruption over the next few days due to more strikes in long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions. Sky News - Published on May 30, 2023
Man Utd's Martial to miss FA Cup final with injury Anthony Martial will miss Manchester United's FA Cup final against Manchester City on Saturday after sustaining a hamstring injury. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2023	Last time the Manchester derby was live on the BBC BBC Sport looks back at Manchester United's 1996 FA Cup fifth-round tie against Manchester City, featuring goals, scuffles, and Mick Hucknall's half-time analysis. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2023
Chelsea beat Man Utd to win third consecutive FA Cup Watch highlights as Sam Kerr fires Chelsea to a third consecutive FA Cup with a 1-0 win against Manchester United at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2023	'We had to kick each other at half-time' - Watch Hayes' brilliant post-match interview Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes says her side looked tired during their FA Cup final win against Manchester United and "had to kick each other at half-time". BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2023
FA Cup win would be 'up there' - Russo and Toone Manchester United's Alessia Russo and Ella Toone tell Siobhan Chamberlain that winning the Women's FA Cup - in the team's first Wembley appearance - would be "up there" with last July's Euro 2022.. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2023	Man Utd 'rebels' face serial winners Chelsea in final As they go toe-to-toe in the Women's Super League title race, Chelsea and Manchester United will also face off in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on May 13, 2023