The 2023–24 FA Vase (known for sponsorship reasons as the Isuzu FA Vase) is the 50th season of the FA Vase, an annual football competition for teams playing in levels 9 and 10 (steps 5 & 6) of the English National League System. The competition is played on a regional basis until the 4th round.
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Country | England Wales Jersey |
Dates | Qualifying: 26 August 2023 – 23 September 2023 Competition Proper: 21 October 2023 – 11 May 2024 |
Teams | Total: 597 |
Defending champions | Ascot United |
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Champions | Romford (1st title) |
Runner-up | Great Wakering Rovers |
The defending champions were Ascot United but they were unable to defend their trophy due to their promotion to the Isthmian League South Central Division.
Calendar edit
Round | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs remaining | New entries this round | Prize money winners | Prize money losers |
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First round qualifying | Saturday 26 August 2023 | 193 | 597 → 404 | 386 | £550 | £160 |
Second round qualifying | Saturday 23 September 2023 | 174 | 404 → 230 | 155 | £725 | £225 |
First round proper | Saturday 21 October 2023 | 102 | 230 → 128 | 30 | £825 | £250 |
Second round proper | Saturday 11 November 2023 | 64 | 128 → 64 | 26 | £900 | £275 |
Third round proper | Saturday 2 December 2023 | 32 | 64 → 32 | None | £1,125 | £350 |
Fourth round proper | Saturday 13 January 2024 | 16 | 32 → 16 | None | £1,875 | £600 |
Fifth round proper | Saturday 10 February 2024 | 8 | 16 → 8 | None | £2,250 | £725 |
Quarter-finals | Saturday 9 March 2024 | 4 | 8 → 4 | None | £4,125 | £1,350 |
Semi-finals | Saturday 30 March & Saturday 6 April 2024 | 2 | 4 → 2 | None | £5,500 | £1,725 |
Final | Saturday 11 May 2024 | 1 | 2 → 1 | None | £30,000 | £15,000 |
First qualifying round edit
The draw for the first qualifying round was made on 7 July 2023. Faversham was ruled ineligible after their 4–0 win over Horsham YMCA so Horsham YMCA progressed instead.[1]
Second qualifying round edit
The draw for the Second qualifying round was made on 7 July 2023.[1]
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First round proper edit
The 174 winners from the previous round were joined by 30 new teams in this round. Norwich United withdrew resulting in a walkover for May & Baker Eastbrook. The draw was made on 25 September 2023.[2]
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Second round proper edit
The draw for the Second round was made on 23 October 2023.[3] This round saw the entry of twenty-six new teams, joining the 102 winners from the previous round. The fixtures were played on the weekend of 11 November 2023.
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Third round proper edit
The draw for the Third Round was made on 13 November 2023, consisting of the 64 winners from the previous round.[4]
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Fourth round proper edit
The draw for the Fourth Round was made on 4 December 2023.[5]
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Fifth round proper edit
The draw for the Fifth Round was made on 15 January 2024.[6]
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Quarter-finals edit
The draw for the quarter-finals was made on 12 February 2024.[7]
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Semi-finals edit
The semi finals were played over two legs on Saturday 30th March and Saturday 6th April. The draw was made on 11 March 2024.[8]
First leg edit
Romford (9) | 2–2 | Lincoln United (9) |
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Worcester City (9) | 1–0 | Great Wakering Rovers (9) |
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Second leg edit
Lincoln United (9) | 0–0 | Romford (9) |
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Penalties | ||
9–10 |
Lincoln United 2–2 Romford on aggregate. Romford won 10–9 on penalties.
Great Wakering Rovers (9) | 2–1 | Worcester City (9) |
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5–4 |
Great Wakering Rovers 2–2 Worcester City on aggregate. Great Wakering Rovers won 5–4 on penalties.
Final edit
The final was played at Wembley Stadium on 11 May.
Romford (9) | 3–0 | Great Wakering Rovers (9) |
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References edit
- ^ a b "FIRST DRAWS MADE FOR THE EMIRATES FA CUP, FA YOUTH CUP AND ISUZU FA TROPHY AND VASE". www.thefa.com. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ "THE NEXT DRAWS FOR THE ISUZU FA VASE AND FA TROPHY HAVE BEEN MADE". The FA.
- ^ "DRAW FOR THE SECOND ROUND PROPER OF THE ISUZU FA VASE ANNOUNCED". www.thefa.com. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "THE LATEST DRAW IN THE ISUZU FA VASE HAS BEEN MADE". www.thefa.com. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "THE DRAW FOR THE ISUZU FA VASE FOURTH ROUND PROPER HAS BEEN MADE". www.thefa.com. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "THE ISUZU FA TROPHY AND FA VASE FIFTH ROUND DRAWS WERE MADE LIVE ON TALKSPORT 2". www.thefa.com. 15 January 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "CLUBS FIND OUT 2023-24 ISUZU FA TROPHY AND FA VASE QUARTER-FINAL OPPONENTS". www.thefa.com. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "THE ISUZU FA TROPHY AND FA VASE SEMI-FINAL DRAWS WERE MADE LIVE ON TALKSPORT2". www.thefa.com. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.