FA Cup winner odds for 2026/27 make Arsenal the 9/2 favourites, just ahead of holders Man City at 5/1 and Liverpool at 13/2.
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. After losing the previous two, they finally got 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 winner odds 2026/27
Bookmakers will price the winner market fully once the season is under way. Expect the big Premier League sides to dominate the head of the market, with holders Man City and champions Arsenal prominent. We will publish the leading prices here as soon as the market settles.
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| Team | Odds (bet365) |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | 9/2 |
| Manchester City | 5/1 |
| Liverpool | 13/2 |
| Manchester United | 7/1 |
| Chelsea | 8/1 |
| Tottenham | 14/1 |
| Aston Villa | 14/1 |
| Newcastle | 20/1 |
| Brighton | 25/1 |
| Brentford | 33/1 |
FA Cup 2026/27 schedule
The 2026/27 FA Cup got under way with the qualifying rounds in August 2026. The first round proper follows in November, when League One and League Two clubs enter.
Premier League and Championship sides join at the third-round stage in January 2027. The final is at Wembley in May 2027.
| 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 |
FA Cup winner odds FAQ
Man City beat Chelsea 1-0 in the 2025/26 final, claiming an eighth FA Cup to move level with Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham.
Arsenal hold the record with 14 wins. Manchester United are next on the all-time list.
Premier League and Championship clubs enter at the third round in January. The final is played at Wembley in May.
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