FA Cup, FA Vase and FA Youth Cup Draws
05 JUL 2025
The draws for the various FA Cups have been released and feature Alton's Men's First Team and Youth Team as below:
FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round
Saturday 2nd August - Alton v Wincanton
FA Cup Preliminary Round
Saturday 16th August - Alton v Swindon Supermarine (if we win on 2nd Aug)
Replays are mandatory in the FA Cup.
FA Vase First Qualifying Round
Saturday 23rd August - Bye
FA Vase Second Qualifying Round
Saturday 20th September - Cove or Clanfield vs Alton
If the game is level after 90 minutes it will be determined by penalty kicks.
FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round
Week commencing 1st September - Petersfield Town vs Alton
FA Youth Cup First Qualifying Round
Week commencing 15th September - Hamble Club or Downton vs Alton (if we win on 1st Sep)
If the game is level after 90 minutes - the game will be determined by penalty kicks.
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