The FA Cup: History and Significance of the World's Oldest Football Competition

Question 1

In the FA Cup, which round allows amateur teams to play against professional clubs?

Accepted Answer

First Round

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Third Round

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Semi-Finals

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Final

Question 2

Which competition is considered the oldest football competition in the world?

Accepted Answer

FA Cup

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UEFA Champions League

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Copa Libertadores

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FIFA World Cup

Question 3

In what year was the first FA Cup final held?

Accepted Answer

1861

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1871

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1881

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1891

Question 4

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the FA Cup winner?

Accepted Answer

FA Cup Trophy

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Sheriff of Nottingham Trophy

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Wembley Cup

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Jules Rimet Trophy

Question 5

Which stadium has hosted the most FA Cup finals?

Accepted Answer

Wembley Stadium

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Old Trafford

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Anfield

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Emirates Stadium

Question 6

Why is the FA Cup known for its 'giant-killing' tradition?

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Lower-ranked teams often defeat higher-ranked teams.

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Matches are played on neutral grounds.

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The tournament format is designed to favor underdogs.

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Fans are more passionate about the FA Cup than other competitions.

Question 7

Winning the FA Cup can be a financial challenge for smaller clubs. What is a potential problem they might face?

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Higher costs to run the club

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More money from the prize

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Better sponsorship deals

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More fans buying tickets

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a nickname for the FA Cup?

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The Cup Final

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The Old Cup

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The Greatest Cup

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The National Cup

Question 9

When was the first FA Cup competition held?

Accepted Answer

1861

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1863

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1871

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1881

Question 10

What is the name of the traditional venue for the FA Cup Final?

Accepted Answer

Wembley Stadium

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Old Trafford

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Anfield

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Emirates Stadium

Question 11

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the FA Cup's knockout format?

Accepted Answer

Teams are eliminated after a single match

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Teams are seeded based on their league position

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Matches are played over two legs

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The final is always held at Wembley Stadium

Question 12

Which stadium has hosted the most FA Cup finals?

Accepted Answer

Wembley Stadium

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Old Trafford

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Anfield

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Emirates Stadium

Question 13

What is the commonly used nickname for the FA Cup?

Accepted Answer

The Magic of the Cup

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The Old Cup

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The People's Cup

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The Trophy of Champions

Question 14

Which player has made the most appearances in the FA Cup?

Accepted Answer

Peter Shilton

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Bobby Charlton

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Ryan Giggs

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David Beckham

Question 15

What is the traditional color of the FA Cup trophy?

Accepted Answer

Gold

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Silver

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Bronze

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Black

Question 16

Which team lifted the trophy in the inaugural FA Cup final?

Accepted Answer

Wanderers

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Old Etonians

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Blackburn Rovers

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Preston North End

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the FA Cup?

Accepted Answer

The final always results in a draw

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It is open to teams from all levels of football

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It has the longest history of any football competition in the world

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It is considered the most prestigious cup competition in England

Question 18

What is the nickname of the FA Cup trophy?

Accepted Answer

The Old Tin Can

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The Holy Grail

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The Silverware

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The Knuckle Duster

Question 19

What is the name of the famous stadium where the FA Cup final is traditionally held?

Accepted Answer

Wembley Stadium

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Old Trafford

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Anfield

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Emirates Stadium

Question 20

In which round of the FA Cup do Premier League clubs enter the competition?

Accepted Answer

Third Round

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First Round

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Fifth Round

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Quarterfinals

Question 21

Which club has earned the nickname "FA Cup Giant Killers"?

Accepted Answer

Sutton United

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Wrexham

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Tranmere Rovers

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Leyton Orient

Question 22

What is the official name of the FA Cup trophy?

Accepted Answer

The FA Challenge Cup

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The Jules Rimet Trophy

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The League Cup

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The FA Vase

Question 23

Which stage is NOT part of the FA Cup competition?

Accepted Answer

Round of 16

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Qualifying rounds

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First round proper

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Semi-finals

Question 24

Who won the first FA Cup final played in 1872?

Accepted Answer

Wanderers

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Queen's Park

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Royal Engineers

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Blackburn Rovers

Question 25

Which of the following is a characteristic of the FA Cup's early years?

Accepted Answer

Amateurism

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Professionalism

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Television coverage

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Large stadium attendances

Question 26

Where is the FA Cup final traditionally held?

Accepted Answer

London

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Manchester

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Birmingham

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Liverpool

Question 27

What is the name of the cup awarded to the FA Cup winners?

Accepted Answer

The FA Cup

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The Jules Rimet Trophy

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The Champions League Trophy

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The European Cup

Question 28

How did the FA Cup contribute to the global popularity of football?

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News coverage of the matches spread awareness of the sport worldwide.

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It allowed teams from different countries to compete.

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It established the official rules of football.

Question 29

Which of the following is the oldest football competition in the world still running today?

Accepted Answer

FA Cup

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UEFA Champions League

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Copa del Rey

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Bundesliga

Question 30

What is the name of the national stadium where the FA Cup final is traditionally held?

Accepted Answer

Wembley Stadium

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The Etihad

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Old Trafford

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Anfield

Question 31

Which team won the inaugural FA Cup final in 1872?

Accepted Answer

Wanderers

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Blackburn Rovers

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Aston Villa

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Preston North End

Question 32

What is the most prestigious prize awarded to the winning team of the FA Cup?

Accepted Answer

The FA Cup trophy

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The Champions League trophy

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The Premier League trophy

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The World Cup trophy

Question 33

Which team has achieved the unique feat of winning the FA Cup three times consecutively?

Accepted Answer

Blackburn Rovers

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Liverpool

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Manchester United

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Arsenal

Question 34

In which round of the FA Cup do all the Premier League teams typically enter the competition?

Accepted Answer

Third Round Proper

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Second Round Proper

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First Round Proper

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Fourth Round Proper

Question 35

In which year was the FA Cup first held?

Accepted Answer

1871

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1881

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1861

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1891

Question 36

Which club won the first FA Cup final replay?

Accepted Answer

Wanderers

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Clapham Rovers

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Royal Engineers

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Oxford University

Question 37

What is the affectionate nickname given to the FA Cup?

Accepted Answer

The Old Lady

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The Champion's Chalice

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The Sacred Grail

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The Silver Trophy

Question 38

At which stadium is the FA Cup final traditionally held?

Accepted Answer

Wembley Stadium

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Emirates Stadium

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Old Trafford

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London Stadium

Question 39

What materials make up the iconic FA Cup trophy?

Accepted Answer

Sterling silver and gold

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Bronze and copper

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Pewter and silver

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Solid gold

Question 40

What is the nickname of the FA Cup?

Accepted Answer

The Old Silverware

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The Trophy Cup

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The Big Cup

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The English Cup

Question 41

When was the first FA Cup final played?

Accepted Answer

1872

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1884

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1879

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1865

Question 42

Which stadium has hosted the most FA Cup finals?

Accepted Answer

Wembley Stadium

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Anfield

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Emirates Stadium

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Old Trafford

Question 43

Which team won the first-ever FA Cup final?

Accepted Answer

Wanderers

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Aston Villa

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Sheffield United

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West Ham United

Question 44

What type of competition is the FA Cup?

Accepted Answer

Knockout tournament

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League format

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Two-legged semi-finals

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Round-robin group stage

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a stage in the FA Cup?

Accepted Answer

Playoff round

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Semi-finals

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First round

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Quarter-finals

Question 46

What makes the FA Cup special in English football?

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It is a prestigious knockout competition.

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It helps develop young players.

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It is an annual league competition.

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It's a qualifying competition for European cups.

Question 47

When was the first ever FA Cup final held?

Accepted Answer

1872

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1863

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1900

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1890

Question 48

Which team has won the FA Cup the most times?

Accepted Answer

Arsenal

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Chelsea

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Manchester United

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Liverpool

Question 49

Which club won the first FA Cup competition?

Accepted Answer

Wanderers

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Royal Engineers

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Blackburn Rovers

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Oxford University

Question 50

Where is the FA Cup final traditionally held?

Accepted Answer

Wembley Stadium

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Emirates Stadium

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Anfield

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Old Trafford

Question 51

Which characteristic is unique to the FA Cup competition?

Accepted Answer

Teams from different leagues compete.

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The final is held at Wembley Stadium.

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The competition is single-elimination.

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The winner receives a trophy.

Question 52

Why is the FA Cup significant in English football?

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It is the oldest and most prestigious domestic cup competition.

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It is the only cup competition in England.

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It determines the English Premier League champion.

Question 53

Which of these teams has not won the FA Cup?

Accepted Answer

Newcastle United

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Tottenham Hotspur

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Aston Villa

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Manchester City

Question 54

What was the original name of the FA Cup?

Accepted Answer

The Football Association Challenge Cup

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The English Cup

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The Wembley Cup

Question 55

What is the significance of the 'magic of the cup' in the FA Cup context?

Accepted Answer

It refers to the unexpected and often dramatic results that occur during the competition.

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It refers to the high level of skill and athleticism displayed by the players.

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It refers to the financial rewards for winning the cup.

Question 56

Which of these rounds is NOT part of the FA Cup?

Accepted Answer

Semi-final playoffs

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Fourth Round

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Sixth Round

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Fifth Round