The 2019–20 FA Cup (also known as the Football Association Challenge Cup) was the 139th edition of the oldest football tournament in the world. It was sponsored by Emirates and known as The Emirates FA Cup for sponsorship purposes.
| Football Association Challenge Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | England Wales |
| Dates | 10 August 2019 – 1 August 2020 |
| Teams | 735 (all) 644 (qualifying competition) 123 (main competition) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Arsenal (14th title) |
| Runner-up | Chelsea |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 156 |
| Goals scored | 429 (2.75 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | James Ball Harry McKirdy (5 goals each) |
(Note: All statistics do not include qualifying play-offs) | |
On 13 March 2020, it was agreed that the FA Cup, as well as the rest of professional football in England, would be suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] On 29 May 2020, The FA announced plans to restart the competition, with the rescheduled quarter-finals provisionally set to be played on 27 and 28 June and the final on 1 August.[2] All remaining matches including the final were played behind closed doors. In an effort to "promote good, positive mental health for everyone", according to Prince William, the president of The Football Association, the 2020 FA Cup final was known as the "Heads Up FA Cup Final", with "Heads Up" a campaign to promote mental health.[3]
The defending champions, Premier League side Manchester City, were eliminated by Arsenal in the semi-finals on 18 July. Arsenal won the final 2–1 against Chelsea, their first win since 2017 and fourth in seven years, for their fourteenth FA Cup title.[4]
Teams
edit| Round | Clubs remaining |
Clubs involved |
Winners from previous round |
New entries this round |
Leagues entering at this round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First round proper | 123 initially 124 |
79 initially 80 |
32 | 47 initially 48[a] |
23 EFL League One teams 24 EFL League Two teams |
| Second round proper | 84 | 40 | 40 | none | none |
| Third round proper | 64 | 64 | 20 | 44 | 20 Premier League teams 24 EFL Championship teams |
| Fourth round proper | 32 | 32 | 32 | none | none |
| Fifth round proper | 16 | 16 | 16 | none | none |
| Quarter-finals | 8 | 8 | 8 | none | none |
| Semi-finals | 4 | 4 | 4 | none | none |
| Final | 2 | 2 | 2 | none | none |
- ^ Bury initially received direct entry into the first round, before their expulsion from the EFL. They were subsequently expelled from the FA Cup on 29 August 2019.[5] On 16 October 2019, the FA announced that one club - the last one remaining in the draw - would receive a bye to the second round.[6]
Round and draw dates
editFor the first time, the fifth round fixtures were played midweek rather than on a weekend, to accommodate the "winter break".[7][8][9]
| Phase | Round | Draw date | Draw venue | First match date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying rounds | Extra preliminary round | 12 July 2019 | Wembley Stadium | 10 August 2019 | [10] |
| Preliminary round | 24 August 2019 | ||||
| First round qualifying | 27 August 2019 | 7 September 2019 | |||
| Second round qualifying | 9 September 2019 | 21 September 2019 | |||
| Third round qualifying | 23 September 2019 | 5 October 2019 | |||
| Fourth round qualifying | 7 October 2019 | 19 October 2019 | |||
| Main tournament | First round proper | 21 October 2019 | Wallace Binder Ground (Maldon & Tiptree) | 8 November 2019 | |
| Second round proper | 11 November 2019 | Oaklands Park (Chichester City) | 29 November 2019 | ||
| Third round proper | 2 December 2019 | City of Manchester Stadium (Manchester City) | 4 January 2020 | ||
| Fourth round proper | 6 January 2020 | Emirates Stadium (Arsenal) | 24 January 2020 | ||
| Fifth round proper | 27 January 2020 | BBC Broadcasting House | 2 March 2020 | ||
| Quarter-finals | 4 March 2020 | Hillsborough Stadium (Sheffield Wednesday) | 27 June 2020 (originally 21 March 2020) | ||
| Semi-finals | 28 June 2020 (originally 22 March 2020) | St James' Park (Newcastle United) | 18 July 2020 (originally 18 April 2020) | ||
| Final | 1 August 2020 (originally 23 May 2020) |
Qualifying rounds
editAll of the competing teams that are not members of either the Premier League or English Football League competed in the qualifying rounds to secure one of 32 available places in the first round proper. The qualifying competition began with the extra preliminary round on 10 August 2019. The fourth and final qualifying round was played over the weekend of 19 October 2019.
First round proper
editThe draw for the first round proper was held on 21 October 2019. The 32 winners from the qualifying competition joined the 47 clubs from League One and League Two in 39 ties played over the weekend of 9 November. Due to Bury's expulsion from the competition, Chichester City (the final team drawn) were given a bye to the second round proper. Chichester are one of two Level 8 teams that reached the first round along with Maldon & Tiptree, the lowest ranked teams left in the competition.
| 8 November 2019 | Dulwich Hamlet (6) | 1–4 | Carlisle United (4) | East Dulwich, London |
| 19:55 GMT | C. Smith  49' |
Report | Olomola 8' McKirdy 37', 86'M. Jones 55' |
Stadium: Champion Hill Attendance: 3,336 Referee: James Oldham |
| 9 November 2019 | Sunderland (3) | 1–1 | Gillingham (3) | Sunderland |
| 13:00 GMT | McGeady 15' |
Report | Lee 46' |
Stadium: Stadium of Light Attendance: 7,892 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
| 19 November 2019 Replay | Gillingham (3) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Sunderland (3) | Gillingham |
| 19:45 GMT | Hanlan 105' |
Report | Stadium: Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 3,561 Referee: Alan Young |
| 9 November 2019 | Ipswich Town (3) | 1–1 | Lincoln City (3) | Ipswich |
| 15:00 GMT | Dozzell 79' |
Report | Walker 37' |
Stadium: Portman Road Attendance: 11,598 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
| 20 November 2019 Replay | Lincoln City (3) | 0–1 | Ipswich Town (3) | Lincoln |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Judge 90+4' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 6,781 Referee: Andy Haines |
| 9 November 2019 | Oxford City (6) | 1–5 | Solihull Moors (5) | Oxford |
| 15:00 GMT | Wiltshire 80' |
Report | McCallum 10' Ball 32', 42', 46', 51' |
Stadium: Marsh Lane Attendance: 667 Referee: Thomas Parsons |
| 9 November 2019 | Crawley Town (4) | 4–1 | Scunthorpe United (4) | Crawley |
| 15:00 GMT | Nadesan 35' Grego-Cox 82', 90+6'Nathaniel-George 90+4' |
Report | Colclough 79' |
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium Attendance: 1,706 Referee: Lee Swabey |
| 9 November 2019 | Colchester United (4) | 0–2 | Coventry City (3) | Colchester |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Shipley 11' McCallum 27' |
Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium Attendance: 2,919 Referee: Chris Sarginson |
| 9 November 2019 | Bolton Wanderers (3) | 0–1 | Plymouth Argyle (4) | Bolton |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | McFadzean 11' |
Stadium: University of Bolton Stadium Attendance: 6,992 Referee: Robert Lewis |
| 9 November 2019 | Maidstone United (6) | 1–0 | Torquay United (5) | Maidstone |
| 15:00 GMT | Wishart 19' |
Report | Stadium: Gallagher Stadium Attendance: 2,330 Referee: Joe Hull |
| 9 November 2019 | Cambridge United (4) | 1–1 | Exeter City (4) | Cambridge |
| 15:00 GMT | Smith 90+3' |
Report | Fisher 34' |
Stadium: Abbey Stadium Attendance: 2,302 Referee: Peter Wright |
| 19 November 2019 Replay | Exeter City (4) | 1–0 | Cambridge United (4) | Exeter |
| 19:45 GMT | Fisher 70' |
Report | Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 2,719 Referee: Sam Purkiss |
| 9 November 2019 | Stourbridge (7) | 2–2 | Eastleigh (5) | Amblecote |
| 15:00 GMT | Lloyd 25' Grocott 52' |
Report | Barnett 35' Rendell 86' |
Stadium: War Memorial Athletic Ground Attendance: 1,846 Referee: Samuel Barrott |
| 19 November 2019 Replay | Eastleigh (5) | 3–0 | Stourbridge (7) | Eastleigh |
| 19:45 GMT | Rendell 50' (pen.) Smart 69' Johnson 78' |
Report | Stadium: Ten Acres Attendance: 1,509 Referee: Peter Gibbons |
| 9 November 2019 | Salford City (4) | 1–1 | Burton Albion (3) | Salford |
| 15:00 GMT | Towell 83' |
Report | Fraser 78' |
Stadium: Moor Lane Attendance: 2,724 Referee: Alan Young |
| 19 November 2019 Replay | Burton Albion (3) | 4–1 | Salford City (4) | Burton upon Trent |
| 19:45 GMT | Akins 42' Templeton 64' Brayford 70' Sarkic 81' |
Report | Touray 52' |
Stadium: Pirelli Stadium Attendance: 1,479 Referee: Marc Edwards |
| 9 November 2019 | Forest Green Rovers (4) | 4–0 | Billericay Town (6) | Nailsworth |
| 15:00 GMT | Stevens 38' J. Mills 45'Aitchison 45+2'Shephard 65' |
Report | Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,419 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
| 9 November 2019 | Ebbsfleet United (5) | 2–3 | Notts County (5) | Northfleet |
| 15:00 GMT | Payne 7' Ugwu 89' (pen.) |
Report | Wootton 34', 58' Turner 90+3' |
Stadium: Stonebridge Road Attendance: 1,206 Referee: Carl Brook |
| 9 November 2019 | Walsall (4) | 2–2 | Darlington (6) | Walsall |
| 15:00 GMT | Lavery 86' Bates 89' |
Report | Holness 17' Wheatley 90+7' |
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: 2,882 Referee: Adrian Quelch |
| 20 November 2019 Replay | Darlington (6) | 0–1 | Walsall (4) | Darlington |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Lavery 68' |
Stadium: Blackwell Meadows Attendance: 3,106 Referee: Scott Oldham |
| 9 November 2019 | Nantwich Town (7) | 0–1 | AFC Fylde (5) | Nantwich |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Croasdale 44' |
Stadium: Weaver Stadium Attendance: 1,544 Referee: Ben Speedie |
| 9 November 2019 | AFC Wimbledon (3) | 1–1 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | Norbiton, London |
| 15:00 GMT | Pigott 43' |
Report | Anderson 63' |
Stadium: Kingsmeadow Attendance: 2,777 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 19 November 2019 Replay | Doncaster Rovers (3) | 2–0 | AFC Wimbledon (3) | Doncaster |
| 19:45 GMT | Coppinger 52' Bingham 70' |
Report | Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium Attendance: 3,413 Referee: Chris Sarginson |
| 9 November 2019 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | 1–1 | Bradford City (4) | Shrewsbury |
| 15:00 GMT | Laurent 28' |
Report | Oteh 19' |
Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 3,764 Referee: Sam Purkiss |
| 19 November 2019 Replay | Bradford City (4) | 0–1 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | Bradford |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Edwards 66' |
Stadium: Valley Parade Attendance: 3,888 Referee: Paul Marsden |
| 9 November 2019 | Grimsby Town (4) | 1–1 | Newport County (4) | Cleethorpes |
| 15:00 GMT | Waterfall 43' |
Report | Amond 80' (pen.) |
Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 2,086 Referee: Leigh Doughty |
| 20 November 2019 Replay | Newport County (4) | 2–0 | Grimsby Town (4) | Newport |
| 19:45 GMT | Amond 50' Labadie 90+2' |
Report | Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 2,053 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 9 November 2019 | Mansfield Town (4) | 1–0 | Chorley (5) | Mansfield |
| 15:00 GMT | Maynard 81' |
Report | Stadium: Field Mill Attendance: 2,418 Referee: Savvas Yianni |
| 9 November 2019 | Tranmere Rovers (3) | 2–2 | Wycombe Wanderers (3) | Birkenhead |
| 15:00 GMT | Morris 3', 67' |
Report | Jacobson 26' Samuel 55' |
Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 3,849 Referee: Martin Coy |
| 20 November 2019 Replay | Wycombe Wanderers (3) | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Tranmere Rovers (3) | High Wycombe |
| 19:45 GMT | Stewart 45' |
Report | Ferrier 55' Morris 115' |
Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 2,928 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
| 9 November 2019 | Carshalton Athletic (7) | 1–4 | Boston United (6) | Carshalton |
| 15:00 GMT | Pattison 72' |
Report | Thanoj 33', 90+1' Shiels 37'Wright 90+3' |
Stadium: War Memorial Sports Ground Attendance: 1,859 Referee: Tom Reeves |
| 9 November 2019 | Cheltenham Town (4) | 1–1 | Swindon Town (4) | Cheltenham |
| 15:00 GMT | Addai 90+3' |
Report | Yates 90+1' |
Stadium: Whaddon Road Attendance: 3,456 Referee: Scott Oldham |
| 19 November 2019 Replay | Swindon Town (4) | 0–1 | Cheltenham Town (4) | Swindon |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Addai 50' |
Stadium: County Ground Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 9 November 2019 | Accrington Stanley (3) | 0–2 | Crewe Alexandra (4) | Accrington |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Kirk 45+2' Porter 67' (pen.) |
Stadium: Crown Ground Attendance: 1,655 Referee: Neil Hair |
| 9 November 2019 | Maidenhead United (5) | 1–3 | Rotherham United (3) | Maidenhead |
| 15:00 GMT | Cassidy 25' |
Report | Ihiekwe 69' Ladapo 75'Crooks 78' |
Stadium: York Road Attendance: 1,924 Referee: Ollie Yates |
| 9 November 2019 | Blackpool (3) | 4–1 | Morecambe (4) | Blackpool |
| 15:00 GMT | Delfouneso 9' Gnanduillet 24'Virtue 45'Kaikai 84' |
Report | Stockton 45+2' |
Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 5,371 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 9 November 2019 | Milton Keynes Dons (3) | 0–1 | Port Vale (4) | Milton Keynes |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Worrall 20' |
Stadium: Stadium MK Attendance: 3,598 Referee: Craig Hicks |
| 9 November 2019 | Stevenage (4) | 1–1 | Peterborough United (3) | Stevenage |
| 15:00 GMT | List 56' |
Report | Maddison 79' |
Stadium: Broadhall Way Attendance: 2,981 Referee: Nick Kinseley |
| 19 November 2019 Replay | Peterborough United (3) | 2–0 | Stevenage (4) | Peterborough |
| 19:45 GMT | Eisa 11' R. Jones 90+4' |
Report | Stadium: London Road Attendance: 3,593 Referee: Ollie Yates |
| 10 November 2019 | Dover Athletic (5) | 1–0 | Southend United (3) | River |
| 12:00 GMT | Sotiriou 84' |
Report | Stadium: Crabble Athletic Ground Attendance: 1,754 Referee: David Rock |
| 10 November 2019 | Barnet (5) | 0–2 | Fleetwood Town (3) | Canons Park, London |
| 12:45 GMT | Report | Evans 29' Hunter 90' |
Stadium: The Hive Stadium Attendance: 1,100 Referee: John Busby |
| 10 November 2019 | Bristol Rovers (3) | 1–1 | Bromley (5) | Bristol |
| 12:45 GMT | Leahy 78' |
Report | Bush 83' |
Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 3,649 Referee: Daniel Middleton |
| 19 November 2019 Replay | Bromley (5) | 0–1 | Bristol Rovers (3) | Bromley, London |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Clarke-Harris 3' |
Stadium: Hayes Lane Attendance: 4,558 Referee: Christopher Pollard |
| 10 November 2019 | Leyton Orient (4) | 1–2 | Maldon & Tiptree (8) | Leyton, London |
| 12:45 GMT | Dayton 67' |
Report | Parish 43' Slew 65' |
Stadium: Brisbane Road Attendance: 3,425 Referee: Charles Breakspear |
| 10 November 2019 | Chippenham Town (6) | 0–3 | Northampton Town (4) | Chippenham |
| 12:45 GMT | Report | Smith 22' Oliver 26', 45+3' |
Stadium: Hardenhuish Park Attendance: 2,625 Referee: Christopher Pollard |
| 10 November 2019 | Macclesfield Town (4) | 0–4 | Kingstonian (7) | Macclesfield |
| 12:45 GMT | Report | Hector 7' Theophanous 11', 69'Bennett 47' |
Stadium: Moss Rose Attendance: 996 Referee: Will Finnie |
| 10 November 2019 | York City (6) | 0–1 | Altrincham (6) | York |
| 12:45 GMT | Report | Peers 82' |
Stadium: Bootham Crescent Attendance: 3,222 Referee: James Bell |
| 10 November 2019 | Wrexham (5) | 0–0 | Rochdale (3) | Wrexham |
| 12:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Racecourse Ground Attendance: 3,274 Referee: Trevor Kettle |
| 19 November 2019 Replay | Rochdale (3) | 1–0 | Wrexham (5) | Rochdale |
| 19:45 GMT | McShane 8' |
Report | Stadium: Spotland Attendance: 1,628 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 10 November 2019 | Gateshead (6) | 1–2 | Oldham Athletic (4) | Gateshead |
| 12:45 GMT | Agnew 53' |
Report | Morais 28' Smith 77' |
Stadium: International Stadium Attendance: 2,199 Referee: Josh Smith |
| 10 November 2019 | Hayes & Yeading United (7) | 0–2 | Oxford United (3) | Hayes, London |
| 14:15 GMT | Report | Long 29' Hall 69' |
Stadium: Beaconsfield Road Attendance: 1,501 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 11 November 2019 | Harrogate Town (5) | 1–2 | Portsmouth (3) | Harrogate |
| 20:40 GMT[note 1] | Beck 7' |
Report | Haunstrup 17' Curtis 41' |
Stadium: Wetherby Road Attendance: 3,048 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 12 November 2019[note 2] | Yeovil Town (5) | 1–4 | Hartlepool United (5) | Yeovil |
| 19:45 GMT | D'Ath 3' |
Report | James 6' Holohan 20'Kabamba 59'Touré 86' (pen.) |
Stadium: Huish Park Attendance: 2,361 Referee: Carl Brook |
| Chichester City (8) | Bye |
Second round proper
editThe draw for the second round proper was held on 11 November 2019. The 39 winners of the first round proper and bye recipients Chichester City played in 20 second round proper ties on the weekend of 30 November.[13] This round included two teams from level 8, Chichester City and Maldon & Tiptree, who were the lowest-ranked teams still in the competition.
| 29 November 2019 | Maldon & Tiptree (8) | 0–1 | Newport County (4) | Maldon |
| 19:55 GMT | Report | Amond 90+1' |
Stadium: Wallace Binder Ground Attendance: 1,876 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 30 November 2019 | Portsmouth (3) | 2–1 | Altrincham (6) | Portsmouth |
| 15:00 GMT | Close 56' Pitman 90+4' |
Report | Hancock 83' (pen.) |
Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 8,539 Referee: Tom Nield |
| 30 November 2019 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | 2–0 | Mansfield Town (4) | Shrewsbury |
| 15:00 GMT | Laurent 88' Walker 90+5' |
Report | Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 3,678 Referee: Andy Haines |
| 30 November 2019 | Kingstonian (7) | 0–2 | AFC Fylde (5) | Kingston upon Thames, London |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Williams 9', 45+1' |
Stadium: King George's Field Attendance: 1,460 Referee: Lee Swabey |
| 30 November 2019 | Walsall (4) | 0–1 | Oxford United (3) | Walsall |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Henry 84' |
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: 3,224 Referee: Leigh Doughty |
| 30 November 2019 | Forest Green Rovers (4) | 2–2 | Carlisle United (4) | Nailsworth |
| 15:00 GMT | Collins 11' G. Jones 78' (o.g.) |
Report | Thomas 40', 76' |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,504 Referee: Trevor Kettle |
| 10 December 2019 Replay | Carlisle United (4) | 1–0 | Forest Green Rovers (4) | Carlisle |
| 19:45 GMT | Hayden 41' |
Report | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 1,736 Referee: Andy Haines |
| 30 November 2019 | Oldham Athletic (4) | 0–1 | Burton Albion (3) | Oldham |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Boyce 23' |
Stadium: Boundary Park Attendance: 2,858 Referee: Andy Davies |
| 30 November 2019 | Cheltenham Town (4) | 1–3 | Port Vale (4) | Cheltenham |
| 15:00 GMT | Reid 3' (pen.) |
Report | Pope 60', 63', 68' |
Stadium: Whaddon Road Attendance: 2,725 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 30 November 2019 | Eastleigh (5) | 1–1 | Crewe Alexandra (4) | Eastleigh |
| 17:30 GMT | Barnes 86' |
Report | Dale 36' |
Stadium: Ten Acres Attendance: 1,806 Referee: John Busby |
| 10 December 2019 Replay | Crewe Alexandra (4) | 3–1 | Eastleigh (5) | Crewe |
| 19:45 GMT | Anene 39', 63' Johnson 55' (o.g.) |
Report | Barnes 90' |
Stadium: Gresty Road Attendance: 2,184 Referee: Sam Purkiss |
| 1 December 2019 | Blackpool (3) | 3–1 | Maidstone United (6) | Blackpool |
| 14:00 GMT | Elokobi 47' (o.g.) Delfouneso 50', 51' |
Report | Khan 29' |
Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 3,977 Referee: James Adcock |
| 1 December 2019 | Coventry City (3) | 1–1 | Ipswich Town (3) | Birmingham |
| 14:00 GMT | O'Hare 90+4' |
Report | Keane 51' |
Stadium: St Andrew's Attendance: 2,878 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 10 December 2019 Replay | Ipswich Town (3) | 1–2 | Coventry City (3) | Ipswich |
| Garbutt 84' |
Report | Shipley 18' Biamou 33' |
Stadium: Portman Road Attendance: 6,515 Referee: Chris Sarginson |
| 1 December 2019 | Exeter City (4) | 2–2 | Hartlepool United (5) | Exeter |
| 14:00 GMT | Bowman 21' Atangana 29' |
Report | Featherstone 73' Kabamba 79' |
Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 3,638 Referee: Josh Smith |
| 10 December 2019 Replay | Hartlepool United (5) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Exeter City (4) | Hartlepool |
| Hawkes 93' |
Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 2,398 Referee: Scott Oldham |
| 1 December 2019 | Gillingham (3) | 3–0 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | Gillingham |
| 14:00 GMT | Byrne 11' Lee 15'Hanlan 68' |
Report | Stadium: Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 3,216 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 1 December 2019 | Rochdale (3) | 0–0 | Boston United (6) | Rochdale |
| 14:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Spotland Stadium Attendance: 2,583 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
| 16 December 2019 Replay | Boston United (6) | 1–2 | Rochdale (3) | Boston |
| 19:30 GMT | Thewlis 49' |
Report | Crook 4' (o.g.) Morley 79' (pen.) |
Stadium: York Street Attendance: 4,190 Referee: Ollie Yates |
| 1 December 2019 | Peterborough United (3) | 3–0 | Dover Athletic (5) | Peterborough |
| 14:00 GMT | Toney 7' Kent 79'Eisa 84' |
Report | Stadium: London Road Attendance: 4,239 Referee: Brett Huxtable |
| 1 December 2019 | Crawley Town (4) | 1–2 | Fleetwood Town (3) | Crawley |
| 14:00 GMT | Palmer 44' |
Report | Morris 41' Madden 66' |
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Matt Donohue |
| 1 December 2019 | Northampton Town (4) | 3–1 | Notts County (5) | Northampton |
| 14:00 GMT | Wharton 3' Oliver 25'Smith 76' |
Report | Dennis 84' |
Stadium: Sixfields Stadium Attendance: 4,489 Referee: Paul Marsden |
| 1 December 2019 | Bristol Rovers (3) | 1–1 | Plymouth Argyle (4) | Bristol |
| 14:00 GMT | Sercombe 74' |
Report | Sarcevic 84' (pen.) |
Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 6,215 Referee: Will Finnie |
| 17 December 2019 Replay | Plymouth Argyle (4) | 0–1 | Bristol Rovers (3) | Plymouth |
| 19:30 GMT | Report | Rodman 68' |
Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 5,685 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
| 1 December 2019 | Tranmere Rovers (3) | 5–1 | Chichester City (8) | Birkenhead |
| 15:00 GMT | Blackett-Taylor 62', 85' Ferrier 64', 71', 75' |
Report | Peake 90+1' |
Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 4,370 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 2 December 2019 | Solihull Moors (5) | 3–4 | Rotherham United (3) | Solihull |
| 19:45 GMT | Osborne 6' Gudger 8'Ball 62' |
Report | Ladapo 76' Ihiekwe 79'Smith 88', 90+1' |
Stadium: Damson Park Attendance: 2,317 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
Third round proper
edit
The draw for the third round proper was held on 2 December 2019. The 20 second round winners joined the 20 Premier League and 24 EFL Championship clubs in 32 ties to be played across the weekend of 4–6 January 2020.[14] This round included two teams from level 5, AFC Fylde and Hartlepool United, who were the lowest-ranked teams still in the competition.
All thirty-two matches kicked off one minute late to encourage fans to take one minute to think about their mental health, and to broadcast a film narrated by FA president Prince William about this issue.[15]
| 4 January 2020 | Rochdale (3) | 1–1 | Newcastle United (1) | Rochdale |
| 12:31 GMT | Wilbraham 79' |
Report | Almirón 17' |
Stadium: Spotland Stadium Attendance: 8,593 Referee: David Coote |
| 14 January 2020 Replay | Newcastle United (1) | 4–1 | Rochdale (3) | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 19:45 GMT | O'Connell 17' (o.g.) M. Longstaff 20'Almirón 26'Joelinton 82' |
Report | Williams 86' |
Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 29,786 Referee: Graham Scott |
| 4 January 2020 | Bristol City (2) | 1–1 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | Bristol |
| 12:31 GMT | Diédhiou 30' |
Report | Goss 48' |
Stadium: Aston Gate Attendance: 9,730 Referee: John Busby |
| 14 January 2020 Replay | Shrewsbury Town (3) | 1–0 | Bristol City (2) | Shrewsbury |
| 19:45 GMT | Pierre 89' |
Report | Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 7,194 Referee: David Webb |
| 4 January 2020 | Millwall (2) | 3–0 | Newport County (4) | Bermondsey, London |
| 12:31 GMT | Smith 7' Mahoney 64' (pen.)Bradshaw 82' |
Report | Stadium: The Den Attendance: 6,009 Referee: Tony Harrington |
| 4 January 2020 | Rotherham United (3) | 2–3 | Hull City (2) | Rotherham |
| 12:31 GMT | Smith 20' Vassell 43' |
Report | Eaves 16', 66', 90+2' |
Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 6,044 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 4 January 2020 | Burnley (1) | 4–2 | Peterborough United (3) | Burnley |
| 12:31 GMT | Rodriguez 8', 52' Pieters 15'Hendrick 23' |
Report | Toney 39' R. Jones 76' |
Stadium: Turf Moor Attendance: 8,043 Referee: Robert Jones |
| 4 January 2020 | Birmingham City (2) | 2–1 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | Birmingham |
| 12:31 GMT | Crowley 4' Bela 90' |
Report | Armstrong 61' (pen.) |
Stadium: St Andrew's Attendance: 7,330 Referee: Oliver Langford |
| 4 January 2020 | Fulham (2) | 2–1 | Aston Villa (1) | Fulham, London |
| 15:01 GMT | Knockaert 53' Arter 74' |
Report | El Ghazi 64' |
Stadium: Craven Cottage Attendance: 12,980 Referee: Craig Pawson |
| 4 January 2020 | Cardiff City (2) | 2–2 | Carlisle United (4) | Cardiff |
| 15:01 GMT | Paterson 50' Whyte 55' |
Report | Bridge 12' McKirdy 45+2' |
Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 5,282 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 15 January 2020 Replay | Carlisle United (4) | 3–4 | Cardiff City (2) | Carlisle |
| 19:45 GMT | Thomas 7' McKirdy 51', 64' |
Report | Flint 18', 48' Murphy 45'Ward 57' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,381 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 4 January 2020 | Oxford United (3) | 4–1 | Hartlepool United (5) | Oxford |
| 15:01 GMT | Hall 52' Baptiste 66'Fosu 84'Taylor 87' (pen.) |
Report | Kitching 9' |
Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 6,240 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
| 4 January 2020 | Southampton (1) | 2–0 | Huddersfield Town (2) | Southampton |
| 15:01 GMT | Smallbone 47' Vokins 87' |
Report | Stadium: St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 20,091 Referee: Tim Robinson |
| 4 January 2020 | Brighton & Hove Albion (1) | 0–1 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | Brighton and Hove |
| 15:01 GMT | Report | Reach 65' |
Stadium: Falmer Stadium Attendance: 20,349 Referee: Andre Marriner |
| 4 January 2020 | Reading (2) | 2–2 | Blackpool (3) | Reading |
| 15:01 GMT | Baldock 56' Loader 66' |
Report | Delfouneso 28' Gnanduillet 60' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 10,181 Referee: John Brooks |
| 14 January 2020 Replay | Blackpool (3) | 0–2 | Reading (2) | Blackpool |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Boyé 42' Obita 82' |
Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 5,213 Referee: Darren Bond |
| 4 January 2020 | Watford (1) | 3–3 | Tranmere Rovers (3) | Watford |
| 15:01 GMT | Dele-Bashiru 12' Chalobah 14'Pereyra 34' |
Report | Jennings 65' Monthé 78'Mullin 87' (pen.) |
Stadium: Vicarage Road Attendance: 14,373 Referee: Graham Scott |
| 23 January 2020[note 3] Replay | Tranmere Rovers (3) | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Watford (1) | Birkenhead |
| 19:45 GMT | Monthé 36' Mullin 104' |
Report | Hinds 68' |
Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 10,039 Referee: Tony Harrington |
| 4 January 2020 | Preston North End (2) | 2–4 | Norwich City (1) | Preston |
| 15:01 GMT | Bodin 48' Harrop 84' |
Report | Idah 2', 38', 61' (pen.) Hernández 28' |
Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 7,616 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
| 4 January 2020 | Brentford (2) | 1–0 | Stoke City (2) | Brentford, London |
| 15:01 GMT | Marcondes 43' |
Report | Stadium: Griffin Park Attendance: 7,575 Referee: Keith Stroud |
| 4 January 2020 | Leicester City (1) | 2–0 | Wigan Athletic (2) | Leicester |
| 17:31 GMT | Pearce 19' (o.g.) Barnes 40' |
Report | Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 30,330 Referee: Simon Hooper |
| 4 January 2020 | Wolverhampton Wanderers (1) | 0–0 | Manchester United (1) | Wolverhampton |
| 17:31 GMT | Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,381 Referee: Paul Tierney |
| 15 January 2020 Replay | Manchester United (1) | 1–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers (1) | Manchester |
| 20:00 GMT | Mata 67' |
Report | Stadium: Old Trafford Attendance: 67,025 Referee: Kevin Friend |
| 4 January 2020 | AFC Bournemouth (1) | 4–0 | Luton Town (2) | Bournemouth |
| 17:31 GMT | Billing 8', 79' C. Wilson 67'Solanke 82' |
Report | Stadium: Dean Court Attendance: 10,064 Referee: Darren England |
| 4 January 2020 | Manchester City (1) | 4–1 | Port Vale (4) | Manchester |
| 17:31 GMT | Zinchenko 20' Agüero 42'Harwood-Bellis 58'Foden 76' |
Report | Pope 35' |
Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium Attendance: 52,433 Referee: Lee Mason |
| 4 January 2020 | Fleetwood Town (3) | 1–2 | Portsmouth (3) | Fleetwood |
| 17:31 GMT | McAleny 90+1' |
Report | Bolton 66' Marquis 71' |
Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: 2,145 Referee: Marc Edwards |
| 5 January 2020 | Queens Park Rangers (2) | 5–1 | Swansea City (2) | Shepherd's Bush, London |
| 14:01 GMT | Hugill 21', 45' Osayi-Samuel 29'Wallace 76'Scowen 90+1' |
Report | Byers 60' |
Stadium: Loftus Road Attendance: 6,712 Referee: Stephen Martin |
| 5 January 2020 | Chelsea (1) | 2–0 | Nottingham Forest (2) | Fulham, London |
| 14:01 GMT | Hudson-Odoi 6' Barkley 33' |
Report | Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 40,492 Referee: Peter Bankes |
| 5 January 2020 | Charlton Athletic (2) | 0–1 | West Bromwich Albion (2) | Charlton, London |
| 14:01 GMT | Report | Zohore 32' |
Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 6,426 Referee: David Webb |
| 5 January 2020 | Sheffield United (1) | 2–1 | AFC Fylde (5) | Sheffield |
| 14:01 GMT | Robinson 8' Clarke 60' |
Report | Williams 78' |
Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 11,133 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 5 January 2020 | Bristol Rovers (3) | 2–2 | Coventry City (3) | Bristol |
| 14:01 GMT | Clarke-Harris 6' (pen.) Craig 32' |
Report | Walsh 31' Craig 53' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 7,000 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 14 January 2020 Replay | Coventry City (3) | 3–0 | Bristol Rovers (3) | Birmingham |
| 19:45 GMT | Biamou 4', 56' Pask 50' |
Report | Stadium: St Andrew's Attendance: 2,693 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 5 January 2020 | Crewe Alexandra (4) | 1–3 | Barnsley (2) | Crewe |
| 14:01 GMT | Green 48' |
Report | Brown 3' Chaplin 75'Thomas 90+4' |
Stadium: Gresty Road Attendance: 5,158 Referee: James Linington |
| 5 January 2020 | Middlesbrough (2) | 1–1 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | Middlesbrough |
| 14:01 GMT | Fletcher 50' |
Report | Lucas 61' |
Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 26,693 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
| 14 January 2020 Replay | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | 2–1 | Middlesbrough (2) | Tottenham, London |
| 20:05 GMT | Lo Celso 2' Lamela 15' |
Report | Saville 83' |
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 49,202 Referee: Craig Pawson |
| 5 January 2020 | Crystal Palace (1) | 0–1 | Derby County (2) | Selhurst |
| 14:01 GMT | Report | Martin 32' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 15,507 Referee: Michael Oliver |
| 5 January 2020 | Burton Albion (3) | 2–4 | Northampton Town (4) | Burton upon Trent |
| 14:01 GMT | Edwards 45+2' Fraser 90+1' |
Report | Adams 10' Watson 23'Goode 45+1'Hoskins 70' |
Stadium: Pirelli Stadium Attendance: 3,810 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
| 5 January 2020 | Liverpool (1) | 1–0 | Everton (1) | Liverpool |
| 16:01 GMT | Jones 71' |
Report | Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 52,583 Referee: Jon Moss |
| 5 January 2020 | Gillingham (3) | 0–2 | West Ham United (1) | Gillingham |
| 18:16 GMT | Report | Zabaleta 74' Fornals 90+4' |
Stadium: Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 10,913 Referee: Andrew Madley |
| 6 January 2020 | Arsenal (1) | 1–0 | Leeds United (2) | Holloway, London |
| 19:56 GMT | Nelson 55' |
Report | Stadium: Emirates Stadium Attendance: 58,403 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
Fourth round proper
editThe draw was held on 6 January 2020, ahead of the Arsenal v Leeds United match.[17] The ties were played between 24 and 27 January 2020. Northampton Town of League Two (level 4) were the lowest-ranked team to compete in this round.
| 24 January 2020 | Northampton Town (4) | 0–0 | Derby County (2) | Northampton |
| 20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Sixfields Stadium Attendance: 7,798 Referee: Darren England |
| 4 February 2020 Replay | Derby County (2) | 4–2 | Northampton Town (4) | Derby |
| 19:45 GMT | Wisdom 28' Holmes 35'Marriott 51'Rooney 77' (pen.) |
Report | Adams 47' Hoskins 84' (pen.) |
Stadium: Pride Park Stadium Attendance: 15,860 Referee: David Webb |
| 24 January 2020 | Queens Park Rangers (2) | 1–2 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | Shepherd's Bush, London |
| 20:00 GMT | Wells 90+3' |
Report | Fox 43' Winnall 90+1' |
Stadium: Loftus Road Attendance: 11,871 Referee: Keith Stroud |
| 25 January 2020 | Brentford (2) | 0–1 | Leicester City (1) | Brentford, London |
| 12:45 GMT | Report | Iheanacho 4' |
Stadium: Griffin Park Attendance: 12,221 Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
| 25 January 2020 | Southampton (1) | 1–1 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | Southampton |
| 15:00 GMT | Boufal 87' |
Report | Son 58' |
Stadium: St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 29,282 Referee: Peter Bankes |
| 5 February 2020 Replay | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | 3–2 | Southampton (1) | Tottenham, London |
| 19:45 GMT | Stephens 12' (o.g.) Lucas 78'Son 87' (pen.) |
Report | Long 34' Ings 72' |
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 56,046 Referee: David Coote |
| 25 January 2020 | Millwall (2) | 0–2 | Sheffield United (1) | Bermondsey, London |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Bešić 62' Norwood 84' |
Stadium: The Den Attendance: 12,653 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
| 25 January 2020 | Reading (2) | 1–1 | Cardiff City (2) | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT | Méïté 8' |
Report | Paterson 5' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 12,798 Referee: Marc Edwards |
| 4 February 2020 Replay | Cardiff City (2) | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (1–4 p) | Reading (2) | Cardiff |
| 19:45 GMT | Murphy 19', 93' Glatzel 54' |
Report | Richards 69' Rinomhota 79'Méïté 116' |
Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 4,832 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| Penalties | ||||
| 25 January 2020 | West Ham United (1) | 0–1 | West Bromwich Albion (2) | Stratford, London |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Townsend 9' |
Stadium: London Stadium Attendance: 58,911 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
| 25 January 2020 | Burnley (1) | 1–2 | Norwich City (1) | Burnley |
| 15:00 GMT | Pieters 72' |
Report | Hanley 53' Drmić 57' |
Stadium: Turf Moor Attendance: 8,071 Referee: Michael Oliver |
| 25 January 2020 | Coventry City (3) | 0–0 | Birmingham City (2) | Birmingham |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St Andrew's Attendance: 21,193 Referee: Tim Robinson |
| 4 February 2020 Replay | Birmingham City (2) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–1 p) | Coventry City (3) | Birmingham |
| 19:45 GMT | Dean 90+2' Bela 120' |
Report | Roberts 50' (o.g.) Biamou 114' |
Stadium: St Andrew's Attendance: 11,680 Referee: Darren Bond |
| Penalties | ||||
| 25 January 2020 | Newcastle United (1) | 0–0 | Oxford United (3) | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 52,221 Referee: Robert Jones |
| 4 February 2020 Replay | Oxford United (3) | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Newcastle United (1) | Oxford |
| 19:45 GMT | Kelly 84' Holland 90+4' |
Report | S. Longstaff 15' Joelinton 30'Saint-Maximin 116' |
Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,520 Referee: Peter Bankes |
| 25 January 2020 | Portsmouth (3) | 4–2 | Barnsley (2) | Portsmouth |
| 15:00 GMT | Close 37' Marquis 45+1'Curtis 62'Burgess 76' |
Report | Woodrow 60' Chaplin 90+1' |
Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 13,286 Referee: Graham Scott |
| 25 January 2020 | Hull City (2) | 1–2 | Chelsea (1) | Kingston upon Hull |
| 17:30 GMT | Grosicki 78' |
Report | Batshuayi 6' Tomori 64' |
Stadium: KCOM Stadium Attendance: 24,109 Referee: Craig Pawson |
| 26 January 2020 | Manchester City (1) | 4–0 | Fulham (2) | Manchester |
| 13:00 GMT | Gündoğan 8' (pen.) B. Silva 19'Gabriel Jesus 72', 75' |
Report | Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium Attendance: 39,223 Referee: Kevin Friend |
| 26 January 2020 | Tranmere Rovers (3) | 0–6 | Manchester United (1) | Birkenhead |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Maguire 10' Dalot 13'Lingard 16'Jones 41'Martial 45'Greenwood 56' (pen.) |
Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 13,779 Referee: Lee Mason |
| 26 January 2020 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | 2–2 | Liverpool (1) | Shrewsbury |
| 17:00 GMT | Cummings 65' (pen.), 75' |
Report | Jones 15' Love 46' (o.g.) |
Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 9,510 Referee: Simon Hooper |
| 4 February 2020 Replay | Liverpool (1) | 1–0 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | Liverpool |
| 20:00 GMT[note 4] | Williams 75' (o.g.) |
Report | Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 52,399 Referee: Andrew Madley |
| 27 January 2020 | AFC Bournemouth (1) | 1–2 | Arsenal (1) | Bournemouth |
| 20:00 GMT | Surridge 90+4' |
Report | Saka 5' Nketiah 26' |
Stadium: Dean Court Attendance: 10,308 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
Fifth round proper
edit
The draw was held on 27 January 2020, ahead of the AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal fourth-round match.[19] The ties were played in midweek during the week commencing Monday 2 March 2020 and from this round onward, there were no replays; all ties would head to extra time and, if necessary, penalties to decide the team to advance in the event of a draw.[20]
The lowest-ranked side to play in the fifth round was Portsmouth of League One (level 3).
| 2 March 2020 | Portsmouth (3) | 0–2 | Arsenal (1) | Portsmouth |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Sokratis 45+4' Nketiah 51' |
Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 18,839 Referee: Mike Dean |
| 3 March 2020 | Chelsea (1) | 2–0 | Liverpool (1) | Fulham, London |
| 19:45 GMT | Willian 13' Barkley 64' |
Report | Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 40,103 Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
| 3 March 2020 | Reading (2) | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Sheffield United (1) | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT | Pușcaș 43' (pen.) |
Report | McGoldrick 2' Sharp 105+1' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 15,129 Referee: Kevin Friend |
| 3 March 2020 | West Bromwich Albion (2) | 2–3 | Newcastle United (1) | West Bromwich |
| 20:00 GMT | Phillips 74' Zohore 90+3' |
Report | Almirón 33', 45+1' Lazaro 47' |
Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 21,557 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
| 4 March 2020 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | 0–1 | Manchester City (1) | Sheffield |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Agüero 53' |
Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium Attendance: 20,995 Referee: Michael Oliver |
| 4 March 2020 | Leicester City (1) | 1–0 | Birmingham City (2) | Leicester |
| 19:45 GMT | Pereira 82' |
Report | Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 27,181 Referee: Jon Moss |
| 4 March 2020 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (2–3 p) | Norwich City (1) | Tottenham, London |
| 19:45 GMT | Vertonghen 13' |
Report | Drmić 78' |
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 58,007 Referee: Paul Tierney |
| Penalties | ||||
| 5 March 2020 | Derby County (2) | 0–3 | Manchester United (1) | Derby |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Pride Park Stadium Attendance: 31,379 Referee: Craig Pawson |
Quarter-finals
editThe draw for the quarter-finals took place on 4 March 2020.[10] All teams playing in this round were from the Premier League, the first all-Premier League quarter-finals since 2005–06.
The ties were due to be played on 21 and 22 March 2020, before being postponed on 13 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] The fixtures were revised to the 27 and 28 June 2020 following the end of the suspension.[2] All ties were played behind closed doors.
As a gesture of solidarity following the murder of George Floyd, the 'Black Lives Matter' badge is used by all players from this round on. The FA also gave their support for any player who chooses to "take a knee" before or during matches.[21] In addition, the NHS tribute badge was also used at all kits for the remainder of the season. All teams but Sheffield United and Newcastle United donned both badges at the front side, the others put the BLM badge below the players' number at the back of the shirt.
| 27 June 2020[note 5] | Norwich City (1) | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Manchester United (1) | Norwich |
| 17:30 BST | Cantwell 75' |
Report | Ighalo 51' Maguire 118' |
Stadium: Carrow Road Attendance: 0[note 6] Referee: Jon Moss |
| 28 June 2020[note 7] | Sheffield United (1) | 1–2 | Arsenal (1) | Sheffield |
| 13:00 BST | McGoldrick 87' |
Report | Pépé 25' (pen.) Ceballos 90+1' |
Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 0[note 6] Referee: Paul Tierney |
| 28 June 2020[note 8] | Leicester City (1) | 0–1 | Chelsea (1) | Leicester |
| 16:00 BST | Report | Barkley 63' |
Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 0[note 6] Referee: Mike Dean |
| 28 June 2020[note 9] | Newcastle United (1) | 0–2 | Manchester City (1) | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 18:30 BST | Report | De Bruyne 37' (pen.) Sterling 68' |
Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0[note 6] Referee: Lee Mason |
Semi-finals
editThe semi-finals were played on 18 and 19 July 2020 and were shown on BT Sport and BBC Sport. Both games were played at Wembley Stadium.[22] The draw was held during half-time of the Newcastle United–Manchester City quarter-final match and was conducted by Alan Shearer.[23][24]
| 18 July 2020 | Arsenal (1) | 2–0 | Manchester City (1) | Wembley, London |
| 19:45 BST | Aubameyang 19', 71' |
Report | Stadium: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 0[note 6] Referee: Jon Moss |
Final
editThe 2020 FA Cup final was played on 1 August 2020 and was shown live on BT Sport and BBC Sport. Wembley Stadium hosted the game as usual.
- ^ The final was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[25]
Top scorers
edit
Broadcasting rights
editThe domestic broadcasting rights for the competition were held by the BBC and subscription channel BT Sport. The BBC held the rights since 2014–15, while BT Sport since 2013–14. The FA Cup Final was required to be broadcast live on UK terrestrial television under the Ofcom code of protected sporting events.
The following matches were broadcast live on UK television:
Notes
edit- ^ The match between Harrogate Town and Portsmouth was scheduled to kick off at 19:45 GMT but was delayed by 55 minutes due to multiple power failures.[11]
- ^ The match on 9 November 2019 between Yeovil Town and Hartlepool United was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.[12] The match was later rearranged for 12 November 2019.
- ^ The match on 14 January 2020 between Tranmere Rovers and Watford was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.[16] The match was later rearranged for 23 January 2020.
- ^ The replay between Liverpool and Shrewsbury Town was scheduled to kick off at 19:45 GMT but was delayed by 15 minutes due to a road accident that closed the M62 and significantly disrupted the arrival of supporters.[18]
- ^ The match on 22 March 2020 between Norwich City and Manchester United was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[1] The match was later rearranged for 27 June 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f The quarter-finals, semi-finals and final were played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.
- ^ The match on 22 March 2020 between Sheffield United and Arsenal was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[1] The match was later rearranged for 28 June 2020.
- ^ The match on 21 March 2020 between Leicester City and Chelsea was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[1] The match was later rearranged for 28 June 2020.
- ^ The match on 21 March 2020 between Newcastle United and Manchester City was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[1] The match was later rearranged for 28 June 2020.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Premier League, FA, EFL and WSL unite to postpone fixtures". Premier League. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Provisional schedule for restarted 2019-20 Emirates FA Cup campaign agreed". The Football Association. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "2020 FA Cup final renamed Heads Up FA Cup final to promote mental health". BBC Sport. 11 June 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ McNulty, Phil (1 August 2020). "FA Cup final 2020: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea - Aubameyang double secures victory". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ Clarke, Paul (29 August 2019). "How Bury FC's expulsion affects the Emirates FA Cup". Newcastle Evening Chronicle. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "FA Cup first round: Bury expulsion means bye to second round for one team". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ "Premier League winter break explained: What you need to know". Sky Sports. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ Kelner, Martha (8 June 2018). "Premier League winter break to come into force in 2019–20 season". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- ^ O'Callaghan, Rory (8 June 2018). "Premier League winter break approved from 2019-20, FA confirms". Sky Sports. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b "The Emirates FA Cup Round Dates Season 2019-20" (PDF). The Football Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- ^ "Harrogate Town 1-2 Portsmouth". BBC Sport. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ "Yeovil Town P-P Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- ^ "FA Cup second round draw: Chichester City get away league club draw". BBC Sport. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ^ "FA Cup third round: Liverpool draw Everton in third round". BBC Sport. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Prince William narrates mental health film for FA Cup games". BBC News. 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Watford face four games in nine days after replay postponement". BBC Sport. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ^ "FA Cup draw: Liverpool, Chelsea and Leicester get away ties in fourth round". BBC Sport. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ "Liverpool vs Shrewsbury FA Cup replay delayed by 15 minutes due to traffic problems". Evening Standard. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ Lucas, Jim (23 January 2020). "Emirates FA Cup fifth round Draw Details & Ball Numbers". The Football Association. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "FA Cup fifth-round draw: Wayne Rooney to face former side Man Utd". BBC Sport. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "A statement on the Black Lives Matter campaign in football". The Football Association. 30 June 2020.
- ^ Lucas, Jim (25 June 2020). "2019-20 Emirates FA Cup semi-final draw complete". The Football Association. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "FA Cup sixth round on the BBC: How to follow the action". BBC Sport. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "FA Cup semi-final draw: Manchester United to face Chelsea". BBC Sport. 28 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "When is the FA Cup 2019–20 final & will fans be allowed to attend?". Goal. 20 July 2020. Archived from the original on 4 November 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "The FA Cup Top Scorers – Goals". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Our Emirates FA Cup semi-final schedule has been confirmed". The Football Association. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.