The 2025-26 Emirates FA Cup is gaining intensity as clubs from across English football compete for a spot in the later stages of the world’s oldest domestic cup tournament. This season represents the 145th edition of the FA Cup, with the final tentatively set for 16 May 2026 at Wembley Stadium in London. The champions will also earn qualification for the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League.
The competition began with 747 teams — ranging from non-league sides to Premier League heavyweights — and has advanced through qualifying and main rounds. Premier League clubs joined in the Third Round Proper in January, alongside EFL Championship and lower-division teams.
What’s next
As the FA Cup moves into the fifth round, supporters can look forward to more high-intensity matchups, with teams from the Premier League, Championship, and lower tiers chasing Wembley glory. The knockout structure still allows for unexpected outcomes, preserving the magic that has defined the FA Cup for over a century.
Decade of FA Cup glory
England’s FA Cup has produced drama, heartbreak, and unforgettable moments over the past decade. From Arsenal F.C.’s triumphs to Manchester City F.C.’s record-breaking wins, the tournament continues to highlight the best of English football.
Established in 1871, the FA Cup is England’s oldest domestic football competition. Its open knockout system allows clubs from the Premier League down to semi-professional and amateur levels to compete, creating “giant-killing” stories in which smaller teams defeat top-tier opponents. This structure contributes to the tournament’s unpredictability and global appeal.
In the past ten seasons, a blend of traditional powerhouses and emerging contenders have lifted the famous trophy at Wembley. While clubs such as Manchester United F.C., Arsenal F.C., and Chelsea F.C. have regularly reached finals, sides like Leicester City F.C. and Crystal Palace F.C. have also left their mark, showing the FA Cup remains unpredictable.
NEWSCLICKNG Online reviews the FA Cup winners from 2015 to 2025:
- 2015–16 — Manchester United
- 2016–17 — Arsenal
- 2017–18 — Chelsea
- 2018–19 — Manchester City
- 2019–20 — Arsenal
- 2020–21 — Leicester
- 2021–22 — Liverpool F.C.
- 2022–23 — Manchester City
- 2023–24 — Manchester United
- 2024–25 — Crystal Palace
The past decade of the FA Cup underscores the competitiveness of English football, where established giants face determined underdogs.
From Manchester City’s record-breaking victories to Leicester City’s fairy-tale triumph, the FA Cup continues to captivate football fans around the world, preserving its status as a tournament where anything can happen.
