The 2026-27 FA Cup campaign is coming into view but who are the favourites to lift the trophy?
The 2025-26 FA Cup final is in the history books, with Manchester City beating Chelsea 1-0 in the final.
Man City reached their fourth final in a row but, after losing the two previous finals, were able to finally get their hands on the trophy for the first time since 2023.
The victory brought them their eighth FA Cup, putting them level in the record books with Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham.
FA Cup 2026/27 Odds
| Team | Odds (bet365) |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | 9/2 |
| Manchester City | 5/1 |
| Liverpool | 13/2 |
| Manchester United | 7/1 |
| Chelsea | 9/1 |
| Tottenham | 14/1 |
| Aston Villa | 14/1 |
| Newcastle | 20/1 |
| Brighton | 25/1 |
| Brentford | 33/1 |
FA Cup 2026-27 Schedule
| Round | Main Date |
|---|---|
| Extra Preliminary Round | Saturday 8 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Round | Saturday 22 August 2026 |
| First Round Qualifying | Saturday 5 September 2026 |
| Second Round Qualifying | Saturday 19 September 2026 |
| Third Round Qualifying | Saturday 3 October 2026 |
| Fourth Round Qualifying | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| First Round Proper | Saturday 7 November 2026 |
| Second Round Proper | Saturday 5 December 2026 |
| Third Round Proper | Saturday 9 January 2027 |
| Fourth Round Proper | Saturday 13 February 2027 |
| Fifth Round Proper | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Quarter-Finals | Saturday 3 April 2027 |
| Semi-Finals | Saturday 24 April 2027 |
| Final | Saturday 22 May 2027 |