# FA Competitions 2026/27 **URL:** \ **Category:** News and Views\ **Created:** [5 June 2026 15:30 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935 "2026-06-05T15:30:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ff5252/32.png) [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2026 15:30 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/1 "2026-06-05T15:30:41Z")
The Emirates FA Challenge Cup kicks off on SATURDAY, 8th AUGUST with the Extra Preliminary Round. NPL clubs finishing below eighth in the table will enter the competition at that stage. Teams finishing eighth and above will enter at the Preliminary Round which is scheduled for SATURDAY, 22nd AUGUST. The Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy starts on SATURDAY, 15th AUGUST with the Preliminary Round with the First Qualifying Round scheduled for SATURDAY, 29th AUGUST. ---
**Author:** ![WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ff5252/32.png) [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Post date:** [9 June 2026 10:35 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/2 "2026-06-09T10:35:48Z")
The draws for the opening rounds are scheduled to be announced on FRIDAY, 3rd JULY. ---
**Author:** ![WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ff5252/32.png) [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Post date:** [26 June 2026 15:15 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/3 "2026-06-26T15:15:18Z")
Unfortunately, Despite finishing eighth in the table Witton will have to enter the Emirates FA Challenge Cup at the Extra Preliminary Round scheduled for SATURDAY, 8th AUGUST. ---
**Author:** ![Mario\_Kempes](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/800000/32.png) [@Mario\_Kempes](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/Mario_Kempes)\ **Post date:** [26 June 2026 17:54 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/4 "2026-06-26T17:54:52Z")
That’s a shame because Ben pushed hard to avoid this. Let’s hope we have a home draw like last season, it puts a bit of pressure on everybody. ---
**Author:** ![WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ff5252/32.png) [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Post date:** [27 June 2026 09:31 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/5 "2026-06-27T09:31:24Z")
Only three Northern Premier League West Division teams are exempt until the Preliminary Round. Runcorn Linnets, Stalybridge Celtic & Vauxhall Motors. ---
**Author:** ![WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ff5252/32.png) [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Post date:** [1 July 2026 19:45 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/6 "2026-07-01T19:45:36Z")
A reminder that the draws for the early rounds of the Emirates FA Challenge Cup & the Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy will be announced on FRIDAY, 3rd JULY and the information will be posted on here as soon as the details are available. ---
**Author:** ![WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ff5252/32.png) [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Post date:** [3 July 2026 11:33 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/7 "2026-07-03T11:33:23Z")
Emirates FA Challenge Cup Extra Preliminary Round: Chadderton v. WITTON ALBION. Scheduled to be played on SATURDAY, 8th AUGUST. The winners will be at home to either Nelson or Stockport Georgians in the Preliminary Round scheduled to be played on SATURDAY, 22nd AUGUST. ---
**Author:** ![WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ff5252/32.png) [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Post date:** [3 July 2026 11:46 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/8 "2026-07-03T11:46:05Z")
Isuzu FA Challenge Trophy First Qualifying Round: Morpeth Town v. WITTON ALBION. Scheduled to be played on SATURDAY, 29th AUGUST. ---
**Author:** ![WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ff5252/32.png) [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Post date:** [3 July 2026 12:00 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/9 "2026-07-03T12:00:09Z")
FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round: Bootle v. WITTON ALBION. Scheduled to be played week commencing MONDAY, 31st AUGUST. ---
**Author:** ![CJ](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/ffbaba/32.png) [@CJ](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/CJ)\ **Post date:** [3 July 2026 13:05 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/10 "2026-07-03T13:05:02Z")
2 away draws is a bit rough but we can turn it around I’m sure. UTA ---
**Author:** ![Mario\_Kempes](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/800000/32.png) [@Mario\_Kempes](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/Mario_Kempes)\ **Post date:** [3 July 2026 17:11 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/11 "2026-07-03T17:11:55Z")
Free scoring Chadderton from last season, very difficult game. ---
**Author:** ![WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ff5252/32.png) [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Post date:** [22 August 2026 22:00 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/12 "2026-08-22T22:00:56Z")
The draw for the Emirates FA Challenge Cup First Qualifying Round will take place on MONDAY, 24th AUGUST at 1pm. Step 3 teams (NPL Premier Division) enter at this stage. Ties are scheduled to be played on SATURDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER - which means our scheduled Northern Premier League West Division fixture at home to Padiham will be postponed. Details of the draw will be posted on here as soon as the information is available. ---
**Author:** ![WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ff5252/32.png) [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Post date:** [24 August 2026 12:10 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/13 "2026-08-24T12:10:38Z")
Emirates FA Challenge Cup First Qualifying Round: Avro FC v. WITTON ALBION Tie scheduled to be played SATURDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER. ---
**Author:** ![GE](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/400000/32.png) [@GE](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/GE)\ **Post date:** [24 August 2026 12:25 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/14 "2026-08-24T12:25:17Z")
What a crap draw. GE ---
**Author:** ![WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ff5252/32.png) [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Post date:** [24 August 2026 12:31 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/15 "2026-08-24T12:31:42Z")
Certainly could have been better. ---
**Author:** ![Mario\_Kempes](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/800000/32.png) [@Mario\_Kempes](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/Mario_Kempes)\ **Post date:** [24 August 2026 19:15 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/16 "2026-08-24T19:15:32Z")
Very difficult and not a kind draw, seen the piece in the Daily Mail today reporting on Saturday’s game. They just about managed to stop being patronising not like the awful BBC, they would have made the teams out to be butchers, bakers and candlestick makers rolling in for a kickabout after a few pints. ---
**Author:** ![Oldwittonian](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/user_avatar/forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/oldwittonian/32/51_2.png) [@Oldwittonian](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/Oldwittonian)\ **Post date:** [30 August 2026 13:34 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/17 "2026-08-30T13:34:48Z")
Only just read the Daily Mail piece. Liked how it didn’t mention the word “Northwich“ once and just said “the Witton area of Cheshire“! ---
**Author:** ![WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ff5252/32.png) [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Post date:** [7 September 2026 10:02 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/18 "2026-09-07T10:02:21Z")
The draw for the Second Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Challenge Cup will be announced on MONDAY, 7th SEPTEMBER at 1pm. Ties will be played over the weekend of SATURDAY, 19th SEPTEMBER. ---
**Author:** ![WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ff5252/32.png) [@WHEELS](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/WHEELS)\ **Post date:** [7 September 2026 12:17 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/19 "2026-09-07T12:17:13Z")
Emirates FA Challenge Cup Second Qualifying Round: South Shields v. WITTON ALBION. Tie scheduled to be played SATURDAY, 19th SEPTEMBER.. ---
**Author:** ![DN56](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/bf0000/32.png) [@DN56](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/u/DN56)\ **Post date:** [7 September 2026 12:57 UTC](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935/20 "2026-09-07T12:57:33Z")
Currently 5th in National League North. Played 6, Won 4, Drawn 2. [Next page](https://forum.wittonalbion.co.uk/t/fa-competitions-2026-27/13935.md?page=2)