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All clubs in the Premier League and Football League are automatically eligible, and clubs in the next six levels of the English football league system are also eligible provided they have played in either the FA Cup, FA Trophy or FA Vase competitions in the previous season.

Newly formed clubs that start playing in a high league, such as F. C.

United of Manchester and MK Dons, may not therefore play in the FA Cup in their first season.

All clubs entering the competition must also have a suitable stadium.