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The qualifying rounds for the 2024/25 FA Cup are about to begin, with clubs from levels 8 and 9 in the English football pyramid entering in the preliminary rounds, which start on August 3rd.
Including prelims, there are six rounds of qualifying in total this season and once that is done, the first round will be set.
Round one takes place in the first week of November, beginning on Saturday 2nd, with teams from League Two and League One entering the competition.
Of course, the third round is when the Premier League and Championship sides come in. Manchester City are the early favourites to win the FA Cup this year, after losing last season’s final 2-1 to rivals Man Utd, who avenged defeat by the same scoreline in the same fixture a year earlier.
The Red Devils are among the frontrunners, but all the usual suspects will fancy their chances, including Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal.
There are plenty of big clubs currently suffering trophy droughts who would love to go far in this season’s FA Cup, including Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Tottenham and Everton.
1968-69 – Manchester City 1-0 Leicester City – Wembley
1969-70 – Chelsea 2-1 Leeds United (R) – Old Trafford
1970-71 – Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool – Wembley
1971-72 – Leeds United 1-0 Arsenal – Wembley
1972-73 – Sunderland 1-0 Leeds United – Wembley
1973-74 – Liverpool 3-0 Newcastle United – Wembley
1974-75 – West Ham United 2-0 Fulham – Wembley
1975-76 – Southampton 1-0 Manchester United – Wembley
1976-77 – Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool – Wembley
1977-78 – Ipswich Town 1-0 Arsenal – Wembley
1978-79 – Arsenal 3-2 Manchester United – Wembley
1979-80 – West Ham United 1-0 Arsenal – Wembley
1980-81 – Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 Manchester City (R) – Wembley
1981-82 – Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Queens Park Rangers (R) – Wembley
1982-83 – Manchester United 4-0 Brighton and Hove Albion (R) – Wembley
1983-84 – Everton 2-0 Watford – Wembley
1984-85 – Manchester United 1-0 Everton – Wembley
1985-86 – Liverpool 3-1 Everton – Wembley
1986-87 – Coventry City 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur – Wembley
1987-88 – Wimbledon 1-0 Liverpool – Wembley
1988-89 – Liverpool 3-2 Everton – Wembley
1989-90 – Manchester United 1-0 Crystal Palace (R)- Wembley
1990-91 – Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Nottingham Forest – Wembley
1991-92 – Liverpool 2-0 Sunderland – Wembley
1992-93 – Arsenal 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday (R) – Wembley
1993-94 – Manchester United 4-0 Chelsea – Wembley
1994-95 – Everton 1-0 Manchester United – Wembley
1995-96 – Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool – Wembley
1996-97 – Chelsea 2-0 Middlesbrough – Wembley
1997-98 – Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle – Wembley
1998-99 – Manchester United 2-0 Newcastle – Wembley
1999-2000 – Chelsea 1-0 Aston Villa – Wembley
2000-01 – Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal – Cardiff
2001-02 – Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea – Cardiff
2002-03 – Arsenal 1-0 Southampton – Cardiff
2003-04 – Manchester United 3-0 Millwall – Cardiff
2004-05 – Arsenal* 0-0 Manchester United (5-4 penalties) – Cardiff
2005-06 – Liverpool* 3-3 West Ham (3-1 penalties) – Cardiff
2006-07 – Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United – Wembley
2007-08 – Portsmouth 1-0 Cardiff City – Wembley
2008-09 – Chelsea 2-1 Everton – Wembley
2009-10 – Chelsea 1-0 Portsmouth – Wembley
2010-11 – Manchester City 1-0 Stoke City – Wembley
2011-12 – Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool – Wembley
2012-13 – Wigan Athletic 1-0 Manchester City – Wembley
2013-14 – Arsenal 3-2 Hull City – Wembley
2014-15 – Arsenal 4-0 Aston Villa – Wembley
2015-16 – Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace – Wembley
2016-17 – Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea – Wembley
2017-18 – Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United – Wembley
2018-19 – Manchester City 6-0 Watford – Wembley
2019-20 – Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea – Wembley
2020-21 – Leicester 1-0 Chelsea – Wembley
2021-22 – Liverpool* 0-0 Chelsea (6-5 penalties) – Wembley
2022-23 – Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United – Wembley
2023-24 – Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United – Wembley
When does Squawka release its FA Cup Predictions?
Fear not, for Squawka release their FA Cup projections and tips at least 48 hours in advance of each and every game.
With an expert team of writers on hand providing in-depth knowledge of both EPL & EFL teams, we’ll deliver the best stats-driven tips for every round of the FA Cup right through to the final itself.
You’ll be getting the best statistical analysis on all the teams involved as well as our own appreciation and perception so you can place informed bets well ahead of kick-off.
Our writers will then kick-start the whole process again ahead of the next round of games.
What betting markets are popular for the FA Cup?
When it comes to FA Cup betting, there are plenty of markets that lend themselves to the action, made all the more exciting by the knock-out nature of the competition.
As with most tournaments, there are a few to keep an eye on. For instance, the correct score bet. This is a particularly fascinating one, especially for the FA Cup, because the pendulum can swing either way very quickly during games, such is the magic of the competition. It is worth noting, though, that correct score betting often only counts for 90 minutes unless stated otherwise — not including extra-time.
You can, however, take a look at some of the other markets to make this choice, from first scorer, to total goals scored, as well as reading our FA Cup predictions to make a more informed choice.
Should you not be able to choose a single market, our FA Cup accumulator may interest you (read on below for more information), offering the opportunity to wager across several markets.
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With accumulator betting, you grow your odds while staking an interest in a multitude of games, perfect for the FA Cup.
For instance, if you wanted to bet on the total number of corners in a Manchester United vs West Ham game, as well as project over 2.5 goals scored in a clash between Bristol City and Manchester City, you could. You could also add to this and gain either a six-fold or a ten-fold acca across the FA Cup tips.
Over 2.5 goals
The chances of high-scoring games between the giants of the Cup and the so-called little teams makes this particular betting market a highly attractive one, even amidst our FA Cup predictions.
‘To go through’ Bets
If you’re looking for a little wiggle room when it comes to outright FA Cup betting then this’ll be the market for you.
Here you’ll have the simple task of betting on which team makes it through to the next round, with no pressure of guessing score-lines, or, indeed, scorers.
As the FA Cup hots up and we get into the ‘Proper’ rounds, this bet may become more practical, with only the best teams playing for Cup glory.
FA Cup Inplay betting tips
In play betting has become a go-to for punters in recent years, with many firms offering cash-out bets, live in-play odds and in the FA Cup’s case, you can even watch live matches with some firms as you place your in-play bets – proof if it was ever needed that we are living in a truly remarkable time for sports betting.
So if you think there’s a chance that the plucky underdog can knock out the Premier League giant in the Third Round, you can bet on that with a few simple taps of your phone on your chosen app. There are plenty of other markets to choose from when it comes to In Play betting though, including which team will score next, which player will score next, whether there will be a goal before a certain time in the game, and so many more. Sky Bet are among the bookmakers to offer inplay bets.
Full Time Results
Full time result markets can often offer more to the punter than in straight Premier League games. Occasionally, you’ll find top level teams fielding weaker sides, which could give you the advantage when it comes to the value of the odds on their opponent to win the game.
In this bet, you’re simply better on which team you believe will win the match and it should not be confused with a correct score bet, where you are betting on the exact full-time scoreline at the end of 90 minutes.
This Week’s FA Cup Predictions
The FA Cup takes place throughout the English football season, starting with the preliminary rounds in August, welcoming EFL clubs from League One and Two in November, adding Premier League and Championship clubs in January and then reaching the final in May.
Each and every round we will look to bring your our best bets and tips and we will look to have these live at least 48 hours in advance. You can find out the latest tips at the top of this very page and by heading to the match centre, you can find bespoke match previews with all of the stats, FA Cup odds and data ahead of each individual fixture.
Best bookmakers for Betting on the FA Cup
With our FA Cup predictions today pretty much pointing to another unpredictable, entertaining tournament, it may be a good shout to bet and claim your payout early with some of the best bookmakers in the business.
So, we’ve taken a look at five of the best bookies doing it well in the realm of FA Cup betting listed for you to check out below…
Of course our tips aren’t just limited to the FA Cup. Indeed, we offer tips for the other major British competitions including the Premier League, the Scottish Premiership, the Championship and the EFL Cup. We also look across Europe, not just for continental tournaments like the Champions League and Europa League but also for the major domestic leagues in Spain, Italy and Germany amongst others.
The FA Cup throws up some very interesting matches in every round, so you can be sure to find huge boosted odds for new customers and we’ll keep you on top of the latest in the way of these enticing offers here.
Meanwhile, you can always rely on the bookmakers’ free bet offers if none of these price boosts take your fancy, with most sportsbooks offering new customers the chance to increase their playing funds by offering matched deposit bonuses and the likes.
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