2019–20 FA Cup

Football tournament season
2019–20 FA Cup
Football Association Challenge Cup
Tournament details
CountryEngland
Wales
Dates10 August 2019 –
1 August 2020
Teams735 (all)
644 (qualifying competition)
123 (main competition)
Final positions
ChampionsArsenal (14th title)
Runner-upChelsea
Tournament statistics
Matches played156
Goals scored429 (2.75 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)James Ball
Harry McKirdy
(5 goals each)
(Note: All statistics do not include qualifying play-offs)
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The 2019–20 FA Cup (also known as the Football Association Challenge Cup) was the 139th edition of the oldest football tournament in the world. It was sponsored by Emirates and known as The Emirates FA Cup for sponsorship purposes.

On 13 March 2020, it was agreed that the FA Cup, as well as the rest of professional football in England, would be suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] On 29 May 2020, The FA announced plans to restart the competition, with the rescheduled quarter-finals provisionally set to be played on 27 and 28 June and the final on 1 August.[2] All remaining matches including the final were played behind closed doors. In an effort to "promote good, positive mental health for everyone", according to Prince William, the president of The Football Association, the 2020 FA Cup Final was known as the "Heads Up FA Cup Final", with "Heads Up" a campaign to promote mental health.[3]

The defending champions, Premier League side Manchester City, were eliminated by Arsenal in the semi-finals on 18 July. Arsenal won the final 2–1 against Chelsea, their first win since 2017 and fourth in seven years, for their fourteenth FA Cup title.[4]

Teams

Round Clubs
remaining
Clubs
involved
Winners from
previous round
New entries
this round
Leagues entering
at this round
First round proper 123
initially 124
79
initially 80
32 47
initially 48[a]
23 EFL League One teams
24 EFL League Two teams
Second round proper 84 40 40 none none
Third round proper 64 64 20 44 20 Premier League teams
24 EFL Championship teams
Fourth round proper 32 32 32 none none
Fifth round proper 16 16 16 none none
Quarter-finals 8 8 8 none none
Semi-finals 4 4 4 none none
Final 2 2 2 none none
  1. ^ Bury initially received direct entry into the first round, before their expulsion from the EFL. They were subsequently expelled from the FA Cup on 29 August 2019.[5] On 16 October 2019, the FA announced that one club - the last one remaining in the draw - would receive a bye to the second round.[6]

Round and draw dates

For the first time, the fifth round fixtures were played midweek rather than on a weekend, to accommodate the "winter break".[7][8][9]

Phase Round Draw date Draw venue First match date Ref.
Qualifying rounds Extra preliminary round 12 July 2019 Wembley Stadium 10 August 2019 [10]
Preliminary round 24 August 2019
First round qualifying 27 August 2019 7 September 2019
Second round qualifying 9 September 2019 21 September 2019
Third round qualifying 23 September 2019 5 October 2019
Fourth round qualifying 7 October 2019 19 October 2019
Main tournament First round proper 21 October 2019 Wallace Binder Ground (Maldon & Tiptree) 8 November 2019
Second round proper 11 November 2019 Oaklands Park (Chichester City) 29 November 2019
Third round proper 2 December 2019 City of Manchester Stadium (Manchester City) 4 January 2020
Fourth round proper 6 January 2020 Emirates Stadium (Arsenal) 24 January 2020
Fifth round proper 27 January 2020 BBC Broadcasting House 2 March 2020
Quarter-finals 4 March 2020 Hillsborough Stadium (Sheffield Wednesday) 27 June 2020 (originally 21 March 2020)
Semi-finals 28 June 2020 (originally 22 March 2020) St James' Park (Newcastle United) 18 July 2020 (originally 18 April 2020)
Final 1 August 2020 (originally 23 May 2020)

Qualifying rounds

All of the competing teams that are not members of either the Premier League or English Football League competed in the qualifying rounds to secure one of 32 available places in the first round proper. The qualifying competition began with the extra preliminary round on 10 August 2019. The fourth and final qualifying round was played over the weekend of 19 October 2019.

First round proper

The draw for the first round proper was held on 21 October 2019. The 32 winners from the qualifying competition joined the 47 clubs from League One and League Two in 39 ties played over the weekend of 9 November. Due to Bury's expulsion from the competition, Chichester City (the final team drawn) were given a bye to the second round proper. Chichester are one of two Level 8 teams that reached the first round along with Maldon & Tiptree, the lowest ranked teams left in the competition.

Dulwich Hamlet (6) v Carlisle United (4)
8 November 2019 Dulwich Hamlet (6)1–4 Carlisle United (4) East Dulwich, London
19:55 GMT C. Smith 49' Report Olomola 8'
McKirdy 37', 86'
M. Jones 55'
Stadium: Champion Hill
Attendance: 3,336
Referee: James Oldham
Sunderland (3) v Gillingham (3)
9 November 2019 Sunderland (3) 1–1 Gillingham (3) Sunderland
13:00 GMT McGeady 15' Report Lee 46' Stadium: Stadium of Light
Attendance: 7,892
Referee: Michael Salisbury
Gillingham (3) v Sunderland (3)
19 November 2019 Replay Gillingham (3) 1–0 (a.e.t.)Sunderland (3)Gillingham
19:45 GMT Hanlan 105' Report Stadium: Priestfield Stadium
Attendance: 3,561
Referee: Alan Young
Ipswich Town (3) v Lincoln City (3)
9 November 2019 Ipswich Town (3) 1–1 Lincoln City (3) Ipswich
15:00 GMT Dozzell 79' Report Walker 37' Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 11,598
Referee: Kevin Johnson
Lincoln City (3) v Ipswich Town (3)
20 November 2019 ReplayLincoln City (3)0–1 Ipswich Town (3) Lincoln
19:45 GMT Report Judge 90+4' Stadium: Sincil Bank
Attendance: 6,781
Referee: Andy Haines
Oxford City (6) v Solihull Moors (5)
9 November 2019 Oxford City (6)1–5 Solihull Moors (5) Oxford
15:00 GMT Wiltshire 80' Report McCallum 10'
Ball 32', 42', 46', 51'
Stadium: Marsh Lane
Attendance: 667
Referee: Thomas Parsons
Crawley Town (4) v Scunthorpe United (4)
9 November 2019 Crawley Town (4) 4–1Scunthorpe United (4)Crawley
15:00 GMT Nadesan 35'
Grego-Cox 82', 90+6'
Nathaniel-George 90+4'
Report Colclough 79' Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 1,706
Referee: Lee Swabey
Colchester United (4) v Coventry City (3)
9 November 2019 Colchester United (4)0–2 Coventry City (3) Colchester
15:00 GMT Report Shipley 11'
McCallum 27'
Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium
Attendance: 2,919
Referee: Chris Sarginson
Bolton Wanderers (3) v Plymouth Argyle (4)
9 November 2019 Bolton Wanderers (3)0–1 Plymouth Argyle (4) Bolton
15:00 GMT Report McFadzean 11' Stadium: University of Bolton Stadium
Attendance: 6,992
Referee: Robert Lewis
Maidstone United (6) v Torquay United (5)
9 November 2019 Maidstone United (6) 1–0Torquay United (5)Maidstone
15:00 GMT Wishart 19' Report Stadium: Gallagher Stadium
Attendance: 2,330
Referee: Joe Hull
Cambridge United (4) v Exeter City (4)
9 November 2019 Cambridge United (4) 1–1 Exeter City (4) Cambridge
15:00 GMT Smith 90+3' Report Fisher 34' Stadium: Abbey Stadium
Attendance: 2,302
Referee: Peter Wright
Exeter City (4) v Cambridge United (4)
19 November 2019 Replay Exeter City (4) 1–0Cambridge United (4)Exeter
19:45 GMT Fisher 70' Report Stadium: St James Park
Attendance: 2,719
Referee: Sam Purkiss
Stourbridge (7) v Eastleigh (5)
9 November 2019 Stourbridge (7) 2–2 Eastleigh (5) Amblecote
15:00 GMT Lloyd 25'
Grocott 52'
Report Barnett 35'
Rendell 86'
Stadium: War Memorial Athletic Ground
Attendance: 1,846
Referee: Samuel Barrott
Eastleigh (5) v Stourbridge (7)
19 November 2019 Replay Eastleigh (5) 3–0Stourbridge (7)Eastleigh
19:45 GMT Rendell 50' (pen.)
Smart 69'
Johnson 78'
Report Stadium: Ten Acres
Attendance: 1,509
Referee: Peter Gibbons
Salford City (4) v Burton Albion (3)
9 November 2019 Salford City (4) 1–1 Burton Albion (3) Salford
15:00 GMT Towell 83' Report Fraser 78' Stadium: Moor Lane
Attendance: 2,724
Referee: Alan Young
Burton Albion (3) v Salford City (4)
19 November 2019 Replay Burton Albion (3) 4–1Salford City (4)Burton upon Trent
19:45 GMT Akins 42'
Templeton 64'
Brayford 70'
Sarkic 81'
Report Touray 52' Stadium: Pirelli Stadium
Attendance: 1,479
Referee: Marc Edwards
Forest Green Rovers (4) v Billericay Town (6)
9 November 2019 Forest Green Rovers (4) 4–0Billericay Town (6)Nailsworth
15:00 GMT Stevens 38'
J. Mills 45'
Aitchison 45+2'
Shephard 65'
Report Stadium: The New Lawn
Attendance: 1,419
Referee: Graham Salisbury
Ebbsfleet United (5) v Notts County (5)
9 November 2019 Ebbsfleet United (5)2–3 Notts County (5) Northfleet
15:00 GMT Payne 7'
Ugwu 89' (pen.)
Report Wootton 34', 58'
Turner 90+3'
Stadium: Stonebridge Road
Attendance: 1,206
Referee: Carl Brook
Walsall (4) v Darlington (6)
9 November 2019 Walsall (4) 2–2 Darlington (6) Walsall
15:00 GMT Lavery 86'
Bates 89'
Report Holness 17'
Wheatley 90+7'
Stadium: Bescot Stadium
Attendance: 2,882
Referee: Adrian Quelch
Darlington (6) v Walsall (4)
20 November 2019 ReplayDarlington (6)0–1 Walsall (4) Darlington
19:45 GMT Report Lavery 68' Stadium: Blackwell Meadows
Attendance: 3,106
Referee: Scott Oldham
Nantwich Town (7) v AFC Fylde (5)
9 November 2019 Nantwich Town (7)0–1 AFC Fylde (5) Nantwich
15:00 GMT Report Croasdale 44' Stadium: Weaver Stadium
Attendance: 1,544
Referee: Ben Speedie
AFC Wimbledon (3) v Doncaster Rovers (3)
9 November 2019 AFC Wimbledon (3) 1–1 Doncaster Rovers (3) Norbiton, London
15:00 GMT Pigott 43' Report Anderson 63' Stadium: Kingsmeadow
Attendance: 2,777
Referee: Darren Drysdale
Doncaster Rovers (3) v AFC Wimbledon (3)
19 November 2019 Replay Doncaster Rovers (3) 2–0AFC Wimbledon (3)Doncaster
19:45 GMT Coppinger 52'
Bingham 70'
Report Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 3,413
Referee: Chris Sarginson
Shrewsbury Town (3) v Bradford City (4)
9 November 2019 Shrewsbury Town (3) 1–1 Bradford City (4) Shrewsbury
15:00 GMT Laurent 28' Report Oteh 19' Stadium: New Meadow
Attendance: 3,764
Referee: Sam Purkiss
Bradford City (4) v Shrewsbury Town (3)
19 November 2019 ReplayBradford City (4)0–1 Shrewsbury Town (3) Bradford
19:45 GMT Report Edwards 66' Stadium: Valley Parade
Attendance: 3,888
Referee: Paul Marsden
Grimsby Town (4) v Newport County (4)
9 November 2019 Grimsby Town (4) 1–1 Newport County (4) Cleethorpes
15:00 GMT Waterfall 43' Report Amond 80' (pen.) Stadium: Blundell Park
Attendance: 2,086
Referee: Leigh Doughty
Newport County (4) v Grimsby Town (4)
20 November 2019 Replay Newport County (4) 2–0Grimsby Town (4)Newport
19:45 GMT Amond 50'
Labadie 90+2'
Report Stadium: Rodney Parade
Attendance: 2,053
Referee: Darren Handley
Mansfield Town (4) v Chorley (5)
9 November 2019 Mansfield Town (4) 1–0Chorley (5)Mansfield
15:00 GMT Maynard 81' Report Stadium: Field Mill
Attendance: 2,418
Referee: Savvas Yianni
Tranmere Rovers (3) v Wycombe Wanderers (3)
9 November 2019 Tranmere Rovers (3) 2–2 Wycombe Wanderers (3) Birkenhead
15:00 GMT Morris 3', 67' Report Jacobson 26'
Samuel 55'
Stadium: Prenton Park
Attendance: 3,849
Referee: Martin Coy
Wycombe Wanderers (3) v Tranmere Rovers (3)
20 November 2019 ReplayWycombe Wanderers (3)1–2 (a.e.t.) Tranmere Rovers (3) High Wycombe
19:45 GMT Stewart 45' Report Ferrier 55'
Morris 115'
Stadium: Adams Park
Attendance: 2,928
Referee: Graham Salisbury
Carshalton Athletic (7) v Boston United (6)
9 November 2019 Carshalton Athletic (7)1–4 Boston United (6) Carshalton
15:00 GMT Pattison 72' Report Thanoj 33', 90+1'
Shiels 37'
Wright 90+3'
Stadium: War Memorial Sports Ground
Attendance: 1,859
Referee: Tom Reeves
Cheltenham Town (4) v Swindon Town (4)
9 November 2019 Cheltenham Town (4) 1–1 Swindon Town (4) Cheltenham
15:00 GMT Addai 90+3' Report Yates 90+1' Stadium: Whaddon Road
Attendance: 3,456
Referee: Scott Oldham
Swindon Town (4) v Cheltenham Town (4)
19 November 2019 ReplaySwindon Town (4)0–1 Cheltenham Town (4) Swindon
19:45 GMT Report Addai 50' Stadium: County Ground
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Darren Drysdale
Accrington Stanley (3) v Crewe Alexandra (4)
9 November 2019 Accrington Stanley (3)0–2 Crewe Alexandra (4) Accrington
15:00 GMT Report Kirk 45+2'
Porter 67' (pen.)
Stadium: Crown Ground
Attendance: 1,655
Referee: Neil Hair
Maidenhead United (5) v Rotherham United (3)
9 November 2019 Maidenhead United (5)1–3 Rotherham United (3) Maidenhead
15:00 GMT Cassidy 25' Report Ihiekwe 69'
Ladapo 75'
Crooks 78'
Stadium: York Road
Attendance: 1,924
Referee: Ollie Yates
Blackpool (3) v Morecambe (4)
9 November 2019 Blackpool (3) 4–1Morecambe (4)Blackpool
15:00 GMT Delfouneso 9'
Gnanduillet 24'
Virtue 45'
Kaikai 84'
Report Stockton 45+2' Stadium: Bloomfield Road
Attendance: 5,371
Referee: Ross Joyce
Milton Keynes Dons (3) v Port Vale (4)
9 November 2019 Milton Keynes Dons (3)0–1 Port Vale (4) Milton Keynes
15:00 GMT Report Worrall 20' Stadium: Stadium MK
Attendance: 3,598
Referee: Craig Hicks
Stevenage (4) v Peterborough United (3)
9 November 2019 Stevenage (4) 1–1 Peterborough United (3) Stevenage
15:00 GMT List 56' Report Maddison 79' Stadium: Broadhall Way
Attendance: 2,981
Referee: Nick Kinseley
Peterborough United (3) v Stevenage (4)
19 November 2019 Replay Peterborough United (3) 2–0Stevenage (4)Peterborough
19:45 GMT Eisa 11'
R. Jones 90+4'
Report Stadium: London Road
Attendance: 3,593
Referee: Ollie Yates
Dover Athletic (5) v Southend United (3)
10 November 2019 Dover Athletic (5) 1–0Southend United (3)River
12:00 GMT Sotiriou 84' Report Stadium: Crabble Athletic Ground
Attendance: 1,754
Referee: David Rock
Barnet (5) v Fleetwood Town (3)
10 November 2019 Barnet (5)0–2 Fleetwood Town (3) Canons Park, London
12:45 GMT Report Evans 29'
Hunter 90'
Stadium: The Hive Stadium
Attendance: 1,100
Referee: John Busby
Bristol Rovers (3) v Bromley (5)
10 November 2019 Bristol Rovers (3) 1–1 Bromley (5) Bristol
12:45 GMT Leahy 78' Report Bush 83' Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 3,649
Referee: Daniel Middleton
Bromley (5) v Bristol Rovers (3)
19 November 2019 ReplayBromley (5)0–1 Bristol Rovers (3) Bromley, London
19:45 GMT Report Clarke-Harris 3' Stadium: Hayes Lane
Attendance: 4,558
Referee: Christopher Pollard
Leyton Orient (4) v Maldon & Tiptree (8)
10 November 2019 Leyton Orient (4)1–2 Maldon & Tiptree (8) Leyton, London
12:45 GMT Dayton 67' Report Parish 43'
Slew 65'
Stadium: Brisbane Road
Attendance: 3,425
Referee: Charles Breakspear
Chippenham Town (6) v Northampton Town (4)
10 November 2019 Chippenham Town (6)0–3 Northampton Town (4) Chippenham
12:45 GMT Report Smith 22'
Oliver 26', 45+3'
Stadium: Hardenhuish Park
Attendance: 2,625
Referee: Christopher Pollard
Macclesfield Town (4) v Kingstonian (7)
10 November 2019 Macclesfield Town (4)0–4 Kingstonian (7) Macclesfield
12:45 GMT Report Hector 7'
Theophanous 11', 69'
Bennett 47'
Stadium: Moss Rose
Attendance: 996
Referee: Will Finnie
York City (6) v Altrincham (6)
10 November 2019 York City (6)0–1 Altrincham (6) York
12:45 GMT Report Peers 82' Stadium: Bootham Crescent
Attendance: 3,222
Referee: James Bell
Wrexham (5) v Rochdale (3)
10 November 2019 Wrexham (5) 0–0 Rochdale (3) Wrexham
12:45 GMT Report Stadium: Racecourse Ground
Attendance: 3,274
Referee: Trevor Kettle
Rochdale (3) v Wrexham (5)
19 November 2019 Replay Rochdale (3) 1–0Wrexham (5)Rochdale
19:45 GMT McShane 8' Report Stadium: Spotland
Attendance: 1,628
Referee: Seb Stockbridge
Gateshead (6) v Oldham Athletic (4)
10 November 2019 Gateshead (6)1–2 Oldham Athletic (4) Gateshead
12:45 GMT Agnew 53' Report Morais 28'
Smith 77'
Stadium: International Stadium
Attendance: 2,199
Referee: Josh Smith
Hayes & Yeading United (7) v Oxford United (3)
10 November 2019 Hayes & Yeading United (7)0–2 Oxford United (3) Hayes, London
14:15 GMT Report Long 29'
Hall 69'
Stadium: Beaconsfield Road
Attendance: 1,501
Referee: Darren Handley
Harrogate Town (5) v Portsmouth (3)
11 November 2019 Harrogate Town (5)1–2 Portsmouth (3) Harrogate
20:40 GMT[note 1] Beck 7' Report Haunstrup 17'
Curtis 41'
Stadium: Wetherby Road
Attendance: 3,048
Referee: Anthony Backhouse
Yeovil Town (5) v Hartlepool United (5)
12 November 2019[note 2] Yeovil Town (5)1–4 Hartlepool United (5) Yeovil
19:45 GMT D'Ath 3' Report James 6'
Holohan 20'
Kabamba 59'
Touré 86' (pen.)
Stadium: Huish Park
Attendance: 2,361
Referee: Carl Brook

Second round proper

The draw for the second round proper was held on 11 November 2019. The 39 winners of the first round proper and bye recipients Chichester City played in 20 second round proper ties on the weekend of 30 November.[13] This round included two teams from level 8, Chichester City and Maldon & Tiptree, who were the lowest-ranked teams still in the competition.

Maldon & Tiptree (8) v Newport County (4)
29 November 2019 Maldon & Tiptree (8)0–1 Newport County (4) Maldon
19:55 GMT Report Amond 90+1' Stadium: Wallace Binder Ground
Attendance: 1,876
Referee: Seb Stockbridge
Portsmouth (3) v Altrincham (6)
30 November 2019 Portsmouth (3) 2–1Altrincham (6)Portsmouth
15:00 GMT Close 56'
Pitman 90+4'
Report Hancock 83' (pen.) Stadium: Fratton Park
Attendance: 8,539
Referee: Tom Nield
Shrewsbury Town (3) v Mansfield Town (4)
30 November 2019 Shrewsbury Town (3) 2–0Mansfield Town (4)Shrewsbury
15:00 GMT Laurent 88'
Walker 90+5'
Report Stadium: New Meadow
Attendance: 3,678
Referee: Andy Haines
Kingstonian (7) v AFC Fylde (5)
30 November 2019 Kingstonian (7)0–2 AFC Fylde (5) Kingston upon Thames, London
15:00 GMT Report Williams 9', 45+1' Stadium: King George's Field
Attendance: 1,460
Referee: Lee Swabey
Walsall (4) v Oxford United (3)
30 November 2019 Walsall (4)0–1 Oxford United (3) Walsall
15:00 GMT Report Henry 84' Stadium: Bescot Stadium
Attendance: 3,224
Referee: Leigh Doughty
Forest Green Rovers (4) v Carlisle United (4)
30 November 2019 Forest Green Rovers (4) 2–2 Carlisle United (4) Nailsworth
15:00 GMT Collins 11'
G. Jones 78' (o.g.)
Report Thomas 40', 76' Stadium: The New Lawn
Attendance: 1,504
Referee: Trevor Kettle
Carlisle United (4) v Forest Green Rovers (4)
10 December 2019 Replay Carlisle United (4) 1–0Forest Green Rovers (4)Carlisle
19:45 GMT Hayden 41' Report Stadium: Brunton Park
Attendance: 1,736
Referee: Andy Haines
Oldham Athletic (4) v Burton Albion (3)
30 November 2019 Oldham Athletic (4)0–1 Burton Albion (3) Oldham
15:00 GMT Report Boyce 23' Stadium: Boundary Park
Attendance: 2,858
Referee: Andy Davies
Cheltenham Town (4) v Port Vale (4)
30 November 2019 Cheltenham Town (4)1–3 Port Vale (4) Cheltenham
15:00 GMT Reid 3' (pen.) Report Pope 60', 63', 68' Stadium: Whaddon Road
Attendance: 2,725
Referee: Ross Joyce
Eastleigh (5) v Crewe Alexandra (4)
30 November 2019 Eastleigh (5) 1–1 Crewe Alexandra (4) Eastleigh
17:30 GMT Barnes 86' Report Dale 36' Stadium: Ten Acres
Attendance: 1,806
Referee: John Busby
Crewe Alexandra (4) v Eastleigh (5)
10 December 2019 Replay Crewe Alexandra (4) 3–1Eastleigh (5)Crewe
19:45 GMT Anene 39', 63'
Johnson 55' (o.g.)
Report Barnes 90' Stadium: Gresty Road
Attendance: 2,184
Referee: Sam Purkiss
Blackpool (3) v Maidstone United (6)
1 December 2019 Blackpool (3) 3–1Maidstone United (6)Blackpool
14:00 GMT Elokobi 47' (o.g.)
Delfouneso 50', 51'
Report Khan 29' Stadium: Bloomfield Road
Attendance: 3,977
Referee: James Adcock
Coventry City (3) v Ipswich Town (3)
1 December 2019 Coventry City (3) 1–1 Ipswich Town (3) Birmingham
14:00 GMT O'Hare 90+4' Report Keane 51' Stadium: St Andrew's
Attendance: 2,878
Referee: Anthony Backhouse
Ipswich Town (3) v Coventry City (3)
10 December 2019 ReplayIpswich Town (3)1–2 Coventry City (3) Ipswich
Garbutt 84' Report Shipley 18'
Biamou 33'
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 6,515
Referee: Chris Sarginson
Exeter City (4) v Hartlepool United (5)
1 December 2019 Exeter City (4) 2–2 Hartlepool United (5) Exeter
14:00 GMT Bowman 21'
Atangana 29'
Report Featherstone 73'
Kabamba 79'
Stadium: St James Park
Attendance: 3,638
Referee: Josh Smith
Hartlepool United (5) v Exeter City (4)
10 December 2019 Replay Hartlepool United (5) 1–0 (a.e.t.)Exeter City (4)Hartlepool
Hawkes 93' Report Stadium: Victoria Park
Attendance: 2,398
Referee: Scott Oldham
Gillingham (3) v Doncaster Rovers (3)
1 December 2019 Gillingham (3) 3–0Doncaster Rovers (3)Gillingham
14:00 GMT Byrne 11'
Lee 15'
Hanlan 68'
Report Stadium: Priestfield Stadium
Attendance: 3,216
Referee: Darren Handley
Rochdale (3) v Boston United (6)
1 December 2019 Rochdale (3) 0–0 Boston United (6) Rochdale
14:00 GMT Report Stadium: Spotland Stadium
Attendance: 2,583
Referee: Dean Whitestone
Boston United (6) v Rochdale (3)
16 December 2019 ReplayBoston United (6)1–2 Rochdale (3) Boston
19:30 GMT Thewlis 49' Report Crook 4' (o.g.)
Morley 79' (pen.)
Stadium: York Street
Attendance: 4,190
Referee: Ollie Yates
Peterborough United (3) v Dover Athletic (5)
1 December 2019 Peterborough United (3) 3–0Dover Athletic (5)Peterborough
14:00 GMT Toney 7'
Kent 79'
Eisa 84'
Report Stadium: London Road
Attendance: 4,239
Referee: Brett Huxtable
Crawley Town (4) v Fleetwood Town (3)
1 December 2019 Crawley Town (4)1–2 Fleetwood Town (3) Crawley
14:00 GMT Palmer 44' Report Morris 41'
Madden 66'
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Matt Donohue
Northampton Town (4) v Notts County (5)
1 December 2019 Northampton Town (4) 3–1Notts County (5)Northampton
14:00 GMT Wharton 3'
Oliver 25'
Smith 76'
Report Dennis 84' Stadium: Sixfields Stadium
Attendance: 4,489
Referee: Paul Marsden
Bristol Rovers (3) v Plymouth Argyle (4)
1 December 2019 Bristol Rovers (3) 1–1 Plymouth Argyle (4) Bristol
14:00 GMT Sercombe 74' Report Sarcevic 84' (pen.) Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 6,215
Referee: Will Finnie
Plymouth Argyle (4) v Bristol Rovers (3)
17 December 2019 ReplayPlymouth Argyle (4)0–1 Bristol Rovers (3) Plymouth
19:30 GMT Report Rodman 68' Stadium: Home Park
Attendance: 5,685
Referee: Andy Woolmer
Tranmere Rovers (3) v Chichester City (8)
1 December 2019 Tranmere Rovers (3) 5–1Chichester City (8)Birkenhead
15:00 GMT Blackett-Taylor 62', 85'
Ferrier 64', 71', 75'
Report Peake 90+1' Stadium: Prenton Park
Attendance: 4,370
Referee: Darren Drysdale
Solihull Moors (5) v Rotherham United (3)
2 December 2019 Solihull Moors (5)3–4 Rotherham United (3) Solihull
19:45 GMT Osborne 6'
Gudger 8'
Ball 62'
Report Ladapo 76'
Ihiekwe 79'
Smith 88', 90+1'
Stadium: Damson Park
Attendance: 2,317
Referee: Carl Boyeson

Third round proper

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United at Molineux Stadium

The draw for the third round proper was held on 2 December 2019. The 20 second round winners joined the 20 Premier League and 24 EFL Championship clubs in 32 ties to be played across the weekend of 4–6 January 2020.[14] This round included two teams from level 5, AFC Fylde and Hartlepool United, who were the lowest-ranked teams still in the competition.

All thirty-two matches kicked off one minute late to encourage fans to take one minute to think about their mental health, and to broadcast a film narrated by FA president Prince William about this issue.[15]

Rochdale (3) v Newcastle United
4 January 2020 Rochdale (3) 1–1 Newcastle United Rochdale
12:31 GMT Wilbraham 79' Report Almirón 17' Stadium: Spotland Stadium
Attendance: 8,593
Referee: David Coote
Newcastle United v Rochdale (3)
14 January 2020 Replay Newcastle United 4–1Rochdale (3)Newcastle upon Tyne
19:45 GMT O'Connell 17' (o.g.)
M. Longstaff 20'
Almirón 26'
Joelinton 82'
Report Williams 86' Stadium: St James' Park
Attendance: 29,786
Referee: Graham Scott
Bristol City (2) v Shrewsbury Town (3)
4 January 2020 Bristol City (2) 1–1 Shrewsbury Town (3) Bristol
12:31 GMT Diédhiou 30' Report Goss 48' Stadium: Aston Gate
Attendance: 9,730
Referee: John Busby
Shrewsbury Town (3) v Bristol City (2)
14 January 2020 Replay Shrewsbury Town (3) 1–0Bristol City (2)Shrewsbury
19:45 GMT Pierre 89' Report Stadium: New Meadow
Attendance: 7,194
Referee: David Webb
Millwall (2) v Newport County (4)
4 January 2020 Millwall (2) 3–0Newport County (4)Bermondsey, London
12:31 GMT Smith 7'
Mahoney 64' (pen.)
Bradshaw 82'
Report Stadium: The Den
Attendance: 6,009
Referee: Tony Harrington
Rotherham United (3) v Hull City (2)
4 January 2020 Rotherham United (3)2–3 Hull City (2) Rotherham
12:31 GMT Smith 20'
Vassell 43'
Report Eaves 16', 66', 90+2' Stadium: New York Stadium
Attendance: 6,044
Referee: Anthony Backhouse
Burnley v Peterborough United (3)
4 January 2020 Burnley 4–2Peterborough United (3)Burnley
12:31 GMT Rodriguez 8', 52'
Pieters 15'
Hendrick 23'
Report Toney 39'
R. Jones 76'
Stadium: Turf Moor
Attendance: 8,043
Referee: Robert Jones
Birmingham City (2) v Blackburn Rovers (2)
4 January 2020 Birmingham City (2) 2–1Blackburn Rovers (2)Birmingham
12:31 GMT Crowley 4'
Bela 90'
Report Armstrong 61' (pen.) Stadium: St Andrew's
Attendance: 7,330
Referee: Oliver Langford
Fulham (2) v Aston Villa
4 January 2020 Fulham (2) 2–1Aston Villa Fulham, London
15:01 GMT Knockaert 53'
Arter 74'
Report El Ghazi 64' Stadium: Craven Cottage
Attendance: 12,980
Referee: Craig Pawson
Cardiff City (2) v Carlisle United (4)
4 January 2020 Cardiff City (2) 2–2 Carlisle United (4) Cardiff
15:01 GMT Paterson 50'
Whyte 55'
Report Bridge 12'
McKirdy 45+2'
Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium
Attendance: 5,282
Referee: Geoff Eltringham
Carlisle United (4) v Cardiff City (2)
15 January 2020 ReplayCarlisle United (4)3–4 Cardiff City (2) Carlisle
19:45 GMT Thomas 7'
McKirdy 51', 64'
Report Flint 18', 48'
Murphy 45'
Ward 57'
Stadium: Brunton Park
Attendance: 4,381
Referee: Darren Handley
Oxford United (3) v Hartlepool United (5)
4 January 2020 Oxford United (3) 4–1Hartlepool United (5)Oxford
15:01 GMT Hall 52'
Baptiste 66'
Fosu 84'
Taylor 87' (pen.)
Report Kitching 9' Stadium: Kassam Stadium
Attendance: 6,240
Referee: Michael Salisbury
Southampton v Huddersfield Town (2)
4 January 2020 Southampton 2–0Huddersfield Town (2)Southampton
15:01 GMT Smallbone 47'
Vokins 87'
Report Stadium: St Mary's Stadium
Attendance: 20,091
Referee: Tim Robinson
Brighton & Hove Albion v Sheffield Wednesday (2)
4 January 2020 Brighton & Hove Albion 0–1 Sheffield Wednesday (2) Brighton and Hove
15:01 GMT Report Reach 65' Stadium: Falmer Stadium
Attendance: 20,349
Referee: Andre Marriner
Reading (2) v Blackpool (3)
4 January 2020 Reading (2) 2–2 Blackpool (3) Reading
15:01 GMT Baldock 56'
Loader 66'
Report Delfouneso 28'
Gnanduillet 60'
Stadium: Madejski Stadium
Attendance: 10,181
Referee: John Brooks
Blackpool (3) v Reading (2)
14 January 2020 ReplayBlackpool (3)0–2 Reading (2) Blackpool
19:45 GMT Report Boyé 42'
Obita 82'
Stadium: Bloomfield Road
Attendance: 5,213
Referee: Darren Bond
Watford v Tranmere Rovers (3)
4 January 2020 Watford 3–3 Tranmere Rovers (3) Watford
15:01 GMT Dele-Bashiru 12'
Chalobah 14'
Pereyra 34'
Report Jennings 65'
Monthé 78'
Mullin 87' (pen.)
Stadium: Vicarage Road
Attendance: 14,373
Referee: Graham Scott
Tranmere Rovers (3) v Watford
23 January 2020[note 3] Replay Tranmere Rovers (3) 2–1 (a.e.t.)Watford Birkenhead
19:45 GMT Monthé 36'
Mullin 104'
Report Hinds 68' Stadium: Prenton Park
Attendance: 10,039
Referee: Tony Harrington
Preston North End (2) v Norwich City
4 January 2020 Preston North End (2)2–4 Norwich City Preston
15:01 GMT Bodin 48'
Harrop 84'
Report Idah 2', 38', 61' (pen.)
Hernández 28'
Stadium: Deepdale
Attendance: 7,616
Referee: Martin Atkinson
Brentford (2) v Stoke City (2)
4 January 2020 Brentford (2) 1–0Stoke City (2)Brentford, London
15:01 GMT Marcondes 43' Report Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 7,575
Referee: Keith Stroud
Leicester City v Wigan Athletic (2)
4 January 2020 Leicester City 2–0Wigan Athletic (2)Leicester
17:31 GMT Pearce 19' (o.g.)
Barnes 40'
Report Stadium: King Power Stadium
Attendance: 30,330
Referee: Simon Hooper
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United
4 January 2020 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0–0 Manchester United Wolverhampton
17:31 GMT Report Stadium: Molineux Stadium
Attendance: 31,381
Referee: Paul Tierney
Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers
15 January 2020 Replay Manchester United 1–0Wolverhampton Wanderers Manchester
20:00 GMT Mata 67' Report Stadium: Old Trafford
Attendance: 67,025
Referee: Kevin Friend
Bournemouth v Luton Town (2)
4 January 2020 Bournemouth 4–0Luton Town (2)Bournemouth
17:31 GMT Billing 8', 79'
C. Wilson 67'
Solanke 82'
Report Stadium: Dean Court
Attendance: 10,064
Referee: Darren England
Manchester City v Port Vale (4)
4 January 2020 Manchester City 4–1Port Vale (4)Manchester
17:31 GMT Zinchenko 20'
Agüero 42'
Harwood-Bellis 58'
Foden 76'
Report Pope 35' Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium
Attendance: 52,433
Referee: Lee Mason
Fleetwood Town (3) v Portsmouth (3)
4 January 2020 Fleetwood Town (3)1–2 Portsmouth (3) Fleetwood
17:31 GMT McAleny 90+1' Report Bolton 66'
Marquis 71'
Stadium: Highbury Stadium
Attendance: 2,145
Referee: Marc Edwards
Queens Park Rangers (2) v Swansea City (2)
5 January 2020 Queens Park Rangers (2) 5–1Swansea City (2)Shepherd's Bush, London
14:01 GMT Hugill 21', 45'
Osayi-Samuel 29'
Wallace 76'
Scowen 90+1'
Report Byers 60' Stadium: Loftus Road
Attendance: 6,712
Referee: Stephen Martin
Chelsea v Nottingham Forest (2)
5 January 2020 Chelsea 2–0Nottingham Forest (2)Fulham, London
14:01 GMT Hudson-Odoi 6'
Barkley 33'
Report Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 40,492
Referee: Peter Bankes
Charlton Athletic (2) v West Bromwich Albion (2)
5 January 2020 Charlton Athletic (2)0–1 West Bromwich Albion (2) Charlton, London
14:01 GMT Report Zohore 32' Stadium: The Valley
Attendance: 6,426
Referee: David Webb
Sheffield United v AFC Fylde (5)
5 January 2020 Sheffield United 2–1AFC Fylde (5)Sheffield
14:01 GMT Robinson 8'
Clarke 60'
Report Williams 78' Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 11,133
Referee: Jarred Gillett
Bristol Rovers (3) v Coventry City (3)
5 January 2020 Bristol Rovers (3) 2–2 Coventry City (3) Bristol
14:01 GMT Clarke-Harris 6' (pen.)
Craig 32'
Report Walsh 31'
Craig 53' (o.g.)
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 7,000
Referee: Gavin Ward
Coventry City (3) v Bristol Rovers (3)
14 January 2020 Replay Coventry City (3) 3–0Bristol Rovers (3)Birmingham
19:45 GMT Biamou 4', 56'
Pask 50'
Report Stadium: St Andrew's
Attendance: 2,693
Referee: Anthony Backhouse
Crewe Alexandra (4) v Barnsley (2)
5 January 2020 Crewe Alexandra (4)1–3 Barnsley (2) Crewe
14:01 GMT Green 48' Report Brown 3'
Chaplin 75'
Thomas 90+4'
Stadium: Gresty Road
Attendance: 5,158
Referee: James Linington
Middlesbrough (2) v Tottenham Hotspur
5 January 2020 Middlesbrough (2) 1–1 Tottenham Hotspur Middlesbrough
14:01 GMT Fletcher 50' Report Lucas 61' Stadium: Riverside Stadium
Attendance: 26,693
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Tottenham Hotspur v Middlesbrough (2)
14 January 2020 Replay Tottenham Hotspur 2–1Middlesbrough (2)Tottenham, London
20:05 GMT Lo Celso 2'
Lamela 15'
Report Saville 83' Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Attendance: 49,202
Referee: Craig Pawson
Crystal Palace v Derby County (2)
5 January 2020 Crystal Palace 0–1 Derby County (2) Selhurst
14:01 GMT Report Martin 32' Stadium: Selhurst Park
Attendance: 15,507
Referee: Michael Oliver
Burton Albion (3) v Northampton Town (4)
5 January 2020 Burton Albion (3)2–4 Northampton Town (4) Burton upon Trent
14:01 GMT Edwards 45+2'
Fraser 90+1'
Report Adams 10'
Watson 23'
Goode 45+1'
Hoskins 70'
Stadium: Pirelli Stadium
Attendance: 3,810
Referee: Jeremy Simpson
Liverpool v Everton
5 January 2020 Liverpool 1–0Everton Liverpool
16:01 GMT Jones 71' Report Stadium: Anfield
Attendance: 52,583
Referee: Jon Moss
Gillingham (3) v West Ham United
5 January 2020 Gillingham (3)0–2 West Ham United Gillingham
18:16 GMT Report Zabaleta 74'
Fornals 90+4'
Stadium: Priestfield Stadium
Attendance: 10,913
Referee: Andrew Madley
Arsenal v Leeds United (2)
6 January 2020 Arsenal 1–0Leeds United (2)Holloway, London
19:56 GMT Nelson 55' Report Stadium: Emirates Stadium
Attendance: 58,403
Referee: Anthony Taylor

Fourth round proper

The draw was held on 6 January 2020, ahead of the Arsenal v Leeds United match.[17] The ties were played between 24 and 27 January 2020. Northampton Town of League Two (level 4) were the lowest-ranked team to compete in this round.

Northampton Town (4) v Derby County (2)
24 January 2020 Northampton Town (4) 0–0 Derby County (2) Northampton
20:00 GMT Report Stadium: Sixfields Stadium
Attendance: 7,798
Referee: Darren England
Derby County (2) v Northampton Town (4)
4 February 2020 Replay Derby County (2) 4–2Northampton Town (4)Derby
19:45 GMT Wisdom 28'
Holmes 35'
Marriott 51'
Rooney 77' (pen.)
Report Adams 47'
Hoskins 84' (pen.)
Stadium: Pride Park Stadium
Attendance: 15,860
Referee: David Webb
Queens Park Rangers (2) v Sheffield Wednesday (2)
24 January 2020 Queens Park Rangers (2)1–2 Sheffield Wednesday (2) Shepherd's Bush, London
20:00 GMT Wells 90+3' Report Fox 43'
Winnall 90+1'
Stadium: Loftus Road
Attendance: 11,871
Referee: Keith Stroud
Brentford (2) v Leicester City
25 January 2020 Brentford (2)0–1 Leicester City Brentford, London
12:45 GMT Report Iheanacho 4' Stadium: Griffin Park
Attendance: 12,221
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur
25 January 2020 Southampton 1–1 Tottenham Hotspur Southampton
15:00 GMT Boufal 87' Report Son 58' Stadium: St Mary's Stadium
Attendance: 29,282
Referee: Peter Bankes
Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton
5 February 2020 Replay Tottenham Hotspur 3–2Southampton Tottenham, London
19:45 GMT Stephens 12' (o.g.)
Lucas 78'
Son 87' (pen.)
Report Long 34'
Ings 72'
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Attendance: 56,046
Referee: David Coote
Millwall (2) v Sheffield United
25 January 2020 Millwall (2)0–2 Sheffield United Bermondsey, London
15:00 GMT Report Bešić 62'
Norwood 84'
Stadium: The Den
Attendance: 12,653
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Reading (2) v Cardiff City (2)
25 January 2020 Reading (2) 1–1 Cardiff City (2) Reading
15:00 GMT Méïté 8' Report Paterson 5' Stadium: Madejski Stadium
Attendance: 12,798
Referee: Marc Edwards
Cardiff City (2) v Reading (2)
4 February 2020 ReplayCardiff City (2)3–3 (a.e.t.)
(1–4 p)
Reading (2) Cardiff
19:45 GMT Murphy 19', 93'
Glatzel 54'
Report Richards 69'
Rinomhota 79'
Méïté 116'
Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium
Attendance: 4,832
Referee: Gavin Ward
Penalties
West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion (2)
25 January 2020 West Ham United 0–1 West Bromwich Albion (2) Stratford, London
15:00 GMT Report Townsend 9' Stadium: London Stadium
Attendance: 58,911
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Burnley v Norwich City
25 January 2020 Burnley 1–2 Norwich City Burnley
15:00 GMT Pieters 72' Report Hanley 53'
Drmić 57'
Stadium: Turf Moor
Attendance: 8,071
Referee: Michael Oliver
Coventry City (3) v Birmingham City (2)
25 January 2020 Coventry City (3) 0–0 Birmingham City (2) Birmingham
15:00 GMT Report Stadium: St Andrew's
Attendance: 21,193
Referee: Tim Robinson
Birmingham City (2) v Coventry City (3)
4 February 2020 Replay Birmingham City (2) 2–2 (a.e.t.)
(4–1 p)
Coventry City (3)Birmingham
19:45 GMT Dean 90+2'
Bela 120'
Report Roberts 50' (o.g.)
Biamou 114'
Stadium: St Andrew's
Attendance: 11,680
Referee: Darren Bond
Penalties
Newcastle United v Oxford United (3)
25 January 2020 Newcastle United 0–0 Oxford United (3) Newcastle upon Tyne
15:00 GMT Report Stadium: St James' Park
Attendance: 52,221
Referee: Robert Jones
Oxford United (3) v Newcastle United
4 February 2020 ReplayOxford United (3)2–3 (a.e.t.) Newcastle United Oxford
19:45 GMT Kelly 84'
Holland 90+4'
Report S. Longstaff 15'
Joelinton 30'
Saint-Maximin 116'
Stadium: Kassam Stadium
Attendance: 11,520
Referee: Peter Bankes
Portsmouth (3) v Barnsley (2)
25 January 2020 Portsmouth (3) 4–2Barnsley (2)Portsmouth
15:00 GMT Close 37'
Marquis 45+1'
Curtis 62'
Burgess 76'
Report Woodrow 60'
Chaplin 90+1'
Stadium: Fratton Park
Attendance: 13,286
Referee: Graham Scott
Hull City (2) v Chelsea
25 January 2020 Hull City (2)1–2 Chelsea Kingston upon Hull
17:30 GMT Grosicki 78' Report Batshuayi 6'
Tomori 64'
Stadium: KCOM Stadium
Attendance: 24,109
Referee: Craig Pawson
Manchester City v Fulham (2)
26 January 2020 Manchester City 4–0Fulham (2)Manchester
13:00 GMT Gündoğan 8' (pen.)
B. Silva 19'
Gabriel Jesus 72', 75'
Report Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium
Attendance: 39,223
Referee: Kevin Friend
Tranmere Rovers (3) v Manchester United
26 January 2020 Tranmere Rovers (3)0–6 Manchester United Birkenhead
15:00 GMT Report Maguire 10'
Dalot 13'
Lingard 16'
Jones 41'
Martial 45'
Greenwood 56' (pen.)
Stadium: Prenton Park
Attendance: 13,779
Referee: Lee Mason
Shrewsbury Town (3) v Liverpool
26 January 2020 Shrewsbury Town (3) 2–2 Liverpool Shrewsbury
17:00 GMT Cummings 65' (pen.), 75' Report Jones 15'
Love 46' (o.g.)
Stadium: New Meadow
Attendance: 9,510
Referee: Simon Hooper
Liverpool v Shrewsbury Town (3)
4 February 2020 Replay Liverpool 1–0Shrewsbury Town (3)Liverpool
20:00 GMT[note 4] Williams 75' (o.g.) Report Stadium: Anfield
Attendance: 52,399
Referee: Andrew Madley
Bournemouth v Arsenal
27 January 2020 Bournemouth 1–2 Arsenal Bournemouth
20:00 GMT Surridge 90+4' Report Saka 5'
Nketiah 26'
Stadium: Dean Court
Attendance: 10,308
Referee: Martin Atkinson

Fifth round proper

During the Chelsea vs Liverpool game at Stamford Bridge

The draw was held on 27 January 2020, ahead of the AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal fourth-round match.[19] The ties were played in midweek during the week commencing Monday 2 March 2020 and from this round onward, there were no replays; all ties would head to extra time and, if necessary, penalties to decide the team to advance in the event of a draw.[20]

The lowest-ranked side to play in the fifth round was Portsmouth of League One (level 3).

Portsmouth (3) v Arsenal
2 March 2020 Portsmouth (3)0–2 Arsenal Portsmouth
19:45 GMT Report Sokratis 45+4'
Nketiah 51'
Stadium: Fratton Park
Attendance: 18,839
Referee: Mike Dean
Chelsea v Liverpool
3 March 2020 Chelsea 2–0Liverpool Fulham, London
19:45 GMT Willian 13'
Barkley 64'
Report Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 40,103
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
Reading (2) v Sheffield United
3 March 2020 Reading (2)1–2 (a.e.t.) Sheffield United Reading
20:00 GMT Pușcaș 43' (pen.) Report McGoldrick 2'
Sharp 105+1'
Stadium: Madejski Stadium
Attendance: 15,129
Referee: Kevin Friend
West Bromwich Albion (2) v Newcastle United
3 March 2020 West Bromwich Albion (2)2–3 Newcastle United West Bromwich
20:00 GMT Phillips 74'
Zohore 90+3'
Report Almirón 33', 45+1'
Lazaro 47'
Stadium: The Hawthorns
Attendance: 21,557
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Sheffield Wednesday (2) v Manchester City
4 March 2020 Sheffield Wednesday (2)0–1 Manchester City Sheffield
19:45 GMT Report Agüero 53' Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium
Attendance: 20,995
Referee: Michael Oliver
Leicester City v Birmingham City (2)
4 March 2020 Leicester City 1–0Birmingham City (2)Leicester
19:45 GMT Pereira 82' Report Stadium: King Power Stadium
Attendance: 27,181
Referee: Jon Moss
Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City
4 March 2020 Tottenham Hotspur 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(2–3 p)
Norwich City Tottenham, London
19:45 GMT Vertonghen 13' Report Drmić 78' Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Attendance: 58,007
Referee: Paul Tierney
Penalties
Derby County (2) v Manchester United
5 March 2020 Derby County (2)0–3 Manchester United Derby
19:45 GMT Report
Stadium: Pride Park Stadium
Attendance: 31,379
Referee: Craig Pawson

Quarter-finals

The draw for the quarter-finals took place on 4 March 2020.[10] All teams playing in this round were from the Premier League, the first all-Premier League quarter-finals since 2005–06.

The ties were due to be played on 21 and 22 March 2020, before being postponed on 13 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] The fixtures were revised to the 27 and 28 June 2020 following the end of the suspension.[2] All ties were played behind closed doors.

As a gesture of solidarity following the murder of George Floyd, the 'Black Lives Matter' badge is used by all players from this round on. The FA also gave their support for any player who chooses to "take a knee" before or during matches.[21] In addition, the NHS tribute badge was also used at all kits for the remainder of the season. All teams but Sheffield United and Newcastle United donned both badges at the front side, the others put the BLM badge below the players' number at the back of the shirt.

Norwich City v Manchester United
27 June 2020[note 5] Norwich City 1–2 (a.e.t.) Manchester United Norwich
17:30 BST Cantwell 75' Report Ighalo 51'
Maguire 118'
Stadium: Carrow Road
Attendance: 0[note 6]
Referee: Jon Moss
Sheffield United v Arsenal
28 June 2020[note 7] Sheffield United 1–2 Arsenal Sheffield
13:00 BST McGoldrick 87' Report Pépé 25' (pen.)
Ceballos 90+1'
Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 0[note 6]
Referee: Paul Tierney
Leicester City v Chelsea
28 June 2020[note 8] Leicester City 0–1 Chelsea Leicester
16:00 BST Report Barkley 63' Stadium: King Power Stadium
Attendance: 0[note 6]
Referee: Mike Dean

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on 18 and 19 July 2020 and were shown on BT Sport and BBC Sport. Both games were played at Wembley Stadium.[22] The draw was held during half-time of the Newcastle United–Manchester City quarter-final match and was conducted by Alan Shearer.[23][24]

Arsenal v Manchester City
18 July 2020 Arsenal 2–0Manchester City Wembley, London
19:45 BST Aubameyang 19', 71' Report Stadium: Wembley Stadium
Attendance: 0[note 6]
Referee: Jon Moss
Manchester United v Chelsea
19 July 2020 Manchester United 1–3 Chelsea Wembley, London
18:00 BST Fernandes 85' (pen.) Report Giroud 45+11'
Mount 46'
Maguire 74' (o.g.)
Stadium: Wembley Stadium
Attendance: 0[note 6]
Referee: Mike Dean

Final

The 2020 FA Cup final was played on 1 August 2020 and was shown live on BT Sport and BBC Sport. Wembley Stadium hosted the game as usual.

Arsenal2–1Chelsea
Report
Attendance: 0[a]
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire)
  1. ^ The final was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[25]

Top scorers

Rank Player Club Goals[26]
1 England James Ball Solihull Moors 5
England Harry McKirdy Carlisle United
3 Paraguay Miguel Almirón Newcastle United 4
Gabon Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Arsenal
France Maxime Biamou Coventry City
England Nathan Delfouneso Blackpool
England Morgan Ferrier Tranmere Rovers
England Tom Pope Port Vale
9 Republic of Ireland Pádraig Amond Newport County 3
England Ross Barkley Chelsea
England Tom Eaves Hull City
Republic of Ireland Adam Idah Norwich City
Nigeria Odion Ighalo Manchester United
England Kieron Morris Tranmere Rovers
England Josh Murphy Cardiff City
England Vadaine Oliver Northampton Town
England Michael Smith Rotherham United
England Nathan Thomas Carlisle United
England Jordan Williams AFC Fylde

Broadcasting rights

The domestic broadcasting rights for the competition were held by the BBC and subscription channel BT Sport. The BBC held the rights since 2014–15, while BT Sport since 2013–14. The FA Cup Final was required to be broadcast live on UK terrestrial television under the Ofcom code of protected sporting events.

The following matches were broadcast live on UK television:

Round BT Sport BBC Facebook
First round proper Dover Athletic v Southend United
Hayes & Yeading United v Oxford United
Harrogate Town v Portsmouth
Bromley v Bristol Rovers (replay)
Darlington v Walsall (replay)
Dulwich Hamlet v Carlisle United
Newport County v Grimsby Town (replay) (BBC Wales)
None
Second round proper Eastleigh v Crewe Alexandra
Tranmere Rovers v Chichester City
Solihull Moors v Rotherham United
Boston United v Rochdale (replay)
Plymouth Argyle v Bristol Rovers (replay)
Maldon & Tiptree v Newport County None
Third round proper Rochdale v Newcastle United
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United
Middlesbrough v Tottenham Hotspur
Gillingham v West Ham United
Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers (replay)
Liverpool v Everton
Arsenal v Leeds United
Tottenham Hotspur v Middlesbrough (replay)
None
Fourth round proper Queens Park Rangers v Sheffield Wednesday (BT Sport Extra)
Northampton Town v Derby County
Hull City v Chelsea
Tranmere Rovers v Manchester United
AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal
Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur (replay)
Brentford v Leicester City
Manchester City v Fulham
Shrewsbury Town v Liverpool
Oxford United v Newcastle United (replay)
None
Fifth round proper Portsmouth v Arsenal
Derby County v Manchester United
Chelsea v Liverpool
West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United (BBC Sport/BBC iPlayer)
Sheffield Wednesday v Manchester City
Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City (BBC Sport/BBC iPlayer)
Reading v Sheffield United
Leicester City v Birmingham City
Quarter-finals Leicester City v Chelsea
Sheffield United v Arsenal
Newcastle United v Manchester City
Norwich City v Manchester United
None
Semi-finals[27] Arsenal v Manchester City Manchester United v Chelsea None
Final Arsenal v Chelsea None

Notes

  1. ^ The match between Harrogate Town and Portsmouth was scheduled to kick off at 19:45 GMT but was delayed by 55 minutes due to multiple power failures.[11]
  2. ^ The match on 9 November 2019 between Yeovil Town and Hartlepool United was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.[12] The match was later rearranged for 12 November 2019.
  3. ^ The match on 14 January 2020 between Tranmere Rovers and Watford was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.[16] The match was later rearranged for 23 January 2020.
  4. ^ The replay between Liverpool and Shrewsbury Town was scheduled to kick off at 19:45 GMT but was delayed by 15 minutes due to a road accident that closed the M62 and significantly disrupted the arrival of supporters.[18]
  5. ^ The match on 22 March 2020 between Norwich City and Manchester United was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[1] The match was later rearranged for 27 June 2020.
  6. ^ a b c d e f The quarter-finals, semi-finals and final were played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.
  7. ^ The match on 22 March 2020 between Sheffield United and Arsenal was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[1] The match was later rearranged for 28 June 2020.
  8. ^ The match on 21 March 2020 between Leicester City and Chelsea was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[1] The match was later rearranged for 28 June 2020.
  9. ^ The match on 21 March 2020 between Newcastle United and Manchester City was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[1] The match was later rearranged for 28 June 2020.

References

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