The dates for the early rounds of next season’s national cup competitions have now been released.
The FA Cup dates are as follows:-
Sat 20 Aug 2011 Extra Preliminary Round
Sat 03 Sep 2011 Preliminary Round (*)
Sst 17 Sep 2011 First Qualifying Round
Sat 01 Oct 2011 Second Qualifying Round
Sat 15 Oct 2011 Third Qualifying Round
Sat 29 Oct 2011 Fourth Qualifying Round
The FA Trophy dates are as follows:-
Sat 08 Oct 2011 Preliminary Round (*)
Sat 22 Oct 2011 First Qualifying Round
Sat 05 Nov 2011 Second Qualifying Round
Sat 26 Nov 2011 Third Qualifying Round
(*) Witton Albion enter both competitions at the Preliminary Round stage.
The opening draws will be released by the Football Association in early July. (Possibly 1st or 8th July).