The FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world, and every season it produces shocks, stories and moments you won't forget. Want quick results, match reports or who knocked out the giants this weekend? You're in the right place.
Clubs from the top flight down to non-league sides enter the competition, so early rounds often feature small-town teams playing at big venues. That mix is what makes the Cup wild — a lower-league team can face a Premier League giant in the same season. Matches are usually single ties: if teams are level after 90 minutes you can get extra time and penalties to decide who goes through. Earlier rounds sometimes include replays, but later stages move straight to a result on the day.
Why care? Because the FA Cup turns weekend football into a drama series. Expect upsets, late winners, and players who suddenly become household names after one standout performance. If you like real emotion and unexpected storylines, the FA Cup delivers.
Use this tag page to track every FA Cup story we publish. We post match previews, live updates, result posts and short analysis focused on key moments — goals, red cards, and the tactics that changed a game. Want more detail? Our match reports give you what happened and why it mattered without the fluff.
Need a quick plan for match day? Check fixtures first, then open our live updates for minute-by-minute action. After the final whistle, read the report and the best quotes. We also highlight big upsets and underdog runs so you can follow Cinderella stories as they happen.
Are you into predictions or betting? We cover form and key stats, but remember: football is unpredictable. Use stats to inform opinions, not to guarantee results. For fantasy players, look out for mentions of rising form, injuries and rotation—those are the things that move fantasy points.
Interested in history or trivia? We run occasional features about famous finals, legendary upsets and players who made their name in the Cup. Those stories give context to today's matches and help you appreciate the competition’s place in football culture.
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Brighton meets Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round on February 8, 2025. Catch it live at 8pm GMT on ITV4 or stream via ITVX. Chelsea seeks to maintain momentum after recent wins, while Brighton aims to bounce back post-defeat. Key players like Mats Wieffer for Brighton and Wesley Fofana for Chelsea are sidelined due to injuries.