Discover the Magic of dunstabletownwomenfc.co.uk

 The competition will kick-off at the preliminary round stage as teams battle to reach the Competition Proper, which begins on Sunday 26 October.

Clubs from the Barclays Women's Super League will enter in the fourth round, which is scheduled for Sunday 18 January 2026 following on from the BWSL2 clubs who join in the third round on Sunday 14 December.

And the Final will take place at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on Sunday 31 May 2026.

2025-26 Adobe Women's FA Cup round dates 

Preliminary round: Sunday 24 August 2025
First round qualifying: Sunday 7 September 2025
Second round qualifying: Sunday 21 September 2025
Third round qualifying: Sunday 5 October 2025
First round proper: Sunday 26 October 2025
Second round proper: Sunday 23 November 2025
Third round proper: Sunday 14 December 2025
Fourth round proper: Sunday 18 January 2026
Fifth round proper: Sunday 22 February 2026
Quarter-final: Sunday 5 April 2026
Semi-final: Sunday 10 May 2026
The Final: Sunday 31 May 2026

Also, on Monday 28 July 2025, we shall be releasing the following information:

• List of clubs accepted into the competition (Clubs not accepted into the competition shall be notified separately on the same date)
• List of clubs to receive exemption
• 2025-26 Prize Fund

On Monday 4 August 2025, we shall be releasing the following information:

• The Adobe Women’s FA Cup – preliminary round and first round qualifying draw
• Competition rules