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The 2017–18 FA Cup (also known as the FA Challenge Cup) was the 137th edition of the oldest recognised football tournament in the world. It was sponsored by Emirates, and known as The Emirates FA Cup for sponsorship purposes. 737 clubs were accepted into the tournament. It began with the Extra preliminary round on 5 August 2017, and concluded with the final on 19 May 2018.[1] The winners qualified for the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League group stage.
| Football Association Challenge Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | England Wales |
| Dates | 5 August – 14 October 2017 (qualifying competition) 3 November 2017 – 19 May 2018 (main competition) |
| Teams | 737 (overall) 645 (qualifying competition) 124 (main competition) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Chelsea (8th title) |
| Runner-up | Manchester United |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 149 |
| Goals scored | 432 (2.9 per match) |
| Attendance | 1,875,938 (12,590 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Will Grigg (7 goals) |
(Note: All statistics do not include qualifying play-offs) | |
The third-round match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace on 8 January 2018 was the first competitive game in England where video assistant referee (VAR) technology was available, although it was not used.[2]
Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City became the first player to score a goal awarded by a video assistant referee (VAR) in competitive English football as Leicester beat Fleetwood Town 2–0 in the FA Cup third-round replay on 16 January 2018. Referee Jon Moss initially disallowed the goal for offside but he consulted with video official Mike Jones, who told him Nathan Pond's trailing foot was keeping Iheanacho onside. The goal was awarded 67 seconds after it hit the back of the net.
Craig Pawson became the first referee in English football to watch a video recording at the sideline in the fourth round tie between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion on 27 January 2018. He awarded a penalty to Liverpool.
Premier League side Arsenal were the defending champions, but they were eliminated by Nottingham Forest in the third round on 7 January 2018.[3]
| Round | Main date | Leagues entering at this round | New entries this round | Winners from previous round | Number of fixtures | Prize money[4] |
| For the previous rounds look 2017–18 FA Cup qualifying rounds | ||||||
| First round proper | 4 November 2017 | EFL League One EFL League Two | 48 | 32 | 40 | £18,000 |
| Second round proper | 2 December 2017 | none | none | 40 | 20 | £27,000 |
| Third round proper | 6 January 2018 | Premier League EFL Championship | 44 | 20 | 32 | £67,500 |
| Fourth round proper | 27 January 2018 | none | none | 32 | 16 | £90,000 |
| Fifth round proper | 17 February 2018 | none | none | 16 | 8 | £180,000 |
| Quarter- finals | 17–18 March 2018 | none | none | 8 | 4 | £360,000 |
| Semi-finals | 21–22 April 2018 | none | none | 4 | 2 | £900,000 £450,000 (losers) |
| Final | 19 May 2018 | none | none | 2 | 1 | £1,800,000 £900,000 (losers) |
All of the competing teams that are not members of either the Premier League or English Football League had to compete 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 5 August 2017.[1] The final (fourth) qualifying round was played over the weekend of 14 October 2017.[1]
The first round draw took place on 16 October and was broadcast live on BBC Two and BT Sport.[5] All 40 first round proper ties were played on the weekend of 4 November. 32 teams from the qualifying competition joined the 48 teams from League One and League Two to compete in this round. The round included two teams from Level 8, Heybridge Swifts and Hyde United, who were the lowest-ranked teams still in the competition.[6]
| 3 November 2017 | Port Vale (4) | 2–0 | Oxford United (3) | Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent |
| 19:45 GMT | Gunning  16'Pope 53' |
Report | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 3,443 Referee: Mark Heywood |
| 3 November 2017 | Notts County (4) | 4–2 | Bristol Rovers (3) | Nottingham |
| 19:45 GMT | Yates 30', 31' Stead 58'Grant 90+6' |
Report | Sercombe 8' Sinclair 12' |
Stadium: Meadow Lane Attendance: 4,228 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
| 3 November 2017 | Hyde United (8) | 0–4 | Milton Keynes Dons (3) | Hyde |
| 19:55 GMT | Report | Nesbitt 14' Aneke 45+3'Ebanks-Landell 67'Upson 73' |
Stadium: Ewen Fields Attendance: 3,123 Referee: David Webb |
| 4 November 2017 | Shaw Lane (7) | 1–3 | Mansfield Town (4) | Barnsley |
| 12:30 GMT | Bennett 41' |
Report | Pearce 34' Rose 73', 78' |
Stadium: Sheerien Park Attendance: 1,576 Referee: Ben Toner |
| 4 November 2017 | Stevenage (4) | 5–0 | Nantwich Town (7) | Stevenage |
| 15:00 GMT | Godden 16', 76', 88' Smith 68', 73' |
Report | Stadium: Broadhall Way Attendance: 1,436 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
| 4 November 2017 | Bradford City (3) | 2–0 | Chesterfield (4) | Bradford |
| 15:00 GMT | Gilliead 4' Jones 44' |
Report | Stadium: Valley Parade Attendance: 4,747 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 4 November 2017 | Morecambe (4) | 3–0 | Hartlepool United (5) | Morecambe |
| 15:00 GMT | Ellison 4' Fleming 67'Loach 85' (o.g.) |
Report | Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 2,004 Referee: Tom Nield |
| 4 November 2017 | Yeovil Town (4) | 1–0 | Southend United (3) | Yeovil |
| 15:00 GMT | Khan 29' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Huish Park Attendance: 2,079 Referee: Craig Hicks |
| 4 November 2017 | Peterborough United (3) | 1–1 | Tranmere Rovers (5) | Peterborough |
| 15:00 GMT | Marriott 52' |
Report | Cook 72' |
Stadium: London Road Attendance: 3,750 Referee: Charles Breakspear |
| 15 November 2017 Replay | Tranmere Rovers (5) | 0–5 | Peterborough United (3) | Birkenhead |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Lloyd 16', 22', 73' Baldwin 67'Maddison 75' (pen.) |
Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 4,199 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
| 4 November 2017 | Forest Green Rovers (4) | 1–0 | Macclesfield Town (5) | Nailsworth |
| 15:00 GMT | Doidge 42' |
Report | Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,387 Referee: Trevor Kettle |
| 4 November 2017 | AFC Fylde (5) | 4–2 | Kidderminster Harriers (6) | Wesham |
| 15:00 GMT | Rowe 14', 48' Smith 54'Finley 64' |
Report | Taylor 74' Brown 90+2' |
Stadium: Mill Farm Attendance: 1,482 Referee: Daniel Middleton |
| 4 November 2017 | Luton Town (4) | 1–0 | Portsmouth (3) | Luton |
| 15:00 GMT | Collins 45+1' |
Report | Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 5,333 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 4 November 2017 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | 5–0 | Aldershot Town (5) | Shrewsbury |
| 15:00 GMT | Rodman 20' Whalley 24' (pen.)Payne 62'Gnahoua 66'Morris 68' |
Report | Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 3,859 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 4 November 2017 | Hereford (7) | 1–0 | AFC Telford United (6) | Hereford |
| 15:00 GMT | Mills 68' |
Report | Stadium: Edgar Street Attendance: 4,712 Referee: Thomas Bramall |
| 4 November 2017 | Blackburn Rovers (3) | 3–1 | Barnet (4) | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Nuttall 63' Graham 70'Antonsson 81' |
Report | Akinola 31' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 3,710 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 4 November 2017 | Ebbsfleet United (5) | 2–6 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | Northfleet |
| 15:00 GMT | Kedwell 35' (pen.) Coulson 37' |
Report | Rowe 45+1', 85' Marquis 45+3'Coppinger 52', 83' (pen.)Houghton 78' |
Stadium: Stonebridge Road Attendance: 2,069 Referee: Lee Collins |
| 4 November 2017 | Boreham Wood (5) | 2–1 | Blackpool (3) | Borehamwood |
| 15:00 GMT | Turgott 68' Holman 88' |
Report | Philliskirk 62' |
Stadium: Meadow Park Attendance: 1,041 Referee: Chris Sarginson |
| 4 November 2017 | Colchester United (4) | 0–1 | Oxford City (6) | Colchester |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Paterson 46' |
Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium Attendance: 1,775 Referee: Alan Young |
| 4 November 2017 | Plymouth Argyle (3) | 1–0 | Grimsby Town (4) | Plymouth |
| 15:00 GMT | Carey 9' |
Report | Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 5,137 Referee: John Busby |
| 4 November 2017 | AFC Wimbledon (3) | 1–0 | Lincoln City (4) | Norbiton, London |
| 15:00 GMT | Taylor 7' |
Report | Stadium: Kingsmeadow Attendance: 3,394 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
| 4 November 2017 | Rochdale (3) | 4–0 | Bromley (5) | Rochdale |
| 15:00 GMT | Inman 10', 53' Henderson 31' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Spotland Stadium Attendance: 2,241 Referee: Andrew Miller |
| 4 November 2017 | Carlisle United (4) | 3–2 | Oldham Athletic (3) | Carlisle |
| 15:00 GMT | Bennett 22', 60' Hope 36' |
Report | Clarke 64' Holloway 72' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 3,965 Referee: Andy Haines |
| 4 November 2017 | Cheltenham Town (4) | 2–4 | Maidstone United (5) | Cheltenham |
| 15:00 GMT | Dawson 52' Finney 62' (o.g.) |
Report | Sam-Yorke 20', 53' Pigott 21'Hines 43' |
Stadium: Whaddon Road Attendance: 2,799 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
| 4 November 2017 | Crewe Alexandra (4) | 2–1 | Rotherham United (3) | Crewe |
| 15:00 GMT | Walker 47' Ainley 89' |
Report | Vaulks 21' |
Stadium: Gresty Road Attendance: 2,597 Referee: Scott Oldham |
| 4 November 2017 | Gillingham (3) | 2–1 | Leyton Orient (5) | Gillingham |
| 15:00 GMT | Parker 20' Eaves 75' |
Report | Dayton 79' |
Stadium: Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 3,659 Referee: John Brooks |
| 4 November 2017 | Gainsborough Trinity (6) | 0–6 | Slough Town (7) | Gainsborough |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Lench 35', 46', 84' Flood 52'Williams 71'Fraser 75' |
Stadium: The Northolme Attendance: 1,630 Referee: Peter Wright |
| 4 November 2017 | Northampton Town (3) | 0–0 | Scunthorpe United (3) | Northampton |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Sixfields Stadium Attendance: 2,820 Referee: Robert Jones |
| 14 November 2017 Replay | Scunthorpe United (3) | 1–0 | Northampton Town (3) | Scunthorpe |
| 19:45 GMT | Adelakun 32' |
Report | Stadium: Glanford Park Attendance: 1,880 Referee: Andy Haines |
| 4 November 2017 | Wigan Athletic (3) | 2–1 | Crawley Town (4) | Wigan |
| 15:00 GMT | Toney 29' Evans 71' |
Report | Roberts 20' |
Stadium: DW Stadium Attendance: 3,288 Referee: Martin Coy |
| 4 November 2017 | Gateshead (5) | 2–0 | Chelmsford City (6) | Gateshead |
| 15:00 GMT | Burrow 30' Johnson 34' |
Report | Stadium: Gateshead International Stadium Attendance: 732 Referee: Peter Gibbons |
| 4 November 2017 | Newport County (4) | 2–1 | Walsall (3) | Newport |
| 17:15 GMT | Nouble 18' McCoulsky 46' |
Report | Bakayoko 77' |
Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 2,701 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 5 November 2017 | Cambridge United (4) | 1–0 | Sutton United (5) | Cambridge |
| 14:00 GMT | Ibehre 45' |
Report | Stadium: Abbey Stadium Attendance: 3,070 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 5 November 2017 | Guiseley (5) | 0–0 | Accrington Stanley (4) | Guiseley |
| 14:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Nethermoor Park Attendance: 1,611 Referee: Antony Coggins |
| 14 November 2017 Replay | Accrington Stanley (4) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) | Guiseley (5) | Accrington |
| 19:45 GMT | McConville 47' |
Report | Rooney 79' (pen.) |
Stadium: Crown Ground Attendance: 1,166 Referee: Charles Breakspear |
| Penalties | ||||
Kee  Brown McConville  Jackson Wilks |
Rooney McFadzean Haworth Brown Fondop |
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| 5 November 2017 | Leatherhead (7) | 1–1 | Billericay Town (7) | Leatherhead |
| 14:00 GMT | Midson 21' |
Report | Bricknell 67' (pen.) |
Stadium: Fetcham Grove Attendance: 1,797 Referee: Alan Dale |
| 16 November 2017 Replay | Billericay Town (7) | 1–3 | Leatherhead (7) | Billericay |
| 19:45 GMT | Cunnington 61' |
Report | Midson 68', 82' (pen.) Moore 90+1' |
Stadium: New Lodge Attendance: 3,400 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
| 5 November 2017 | Coventry City (4) | 2–0 | Maidenhead United (5) | Rowleys Green, Coventry |
| 14:00 GMT | Ponticelli 33', 44' |
Report | Stadium: Ricoh Arena Attendance: 3,370 Referee: Scott Duncan |
| 5 November 2017 | Dartford (6) | 1–5 | Swindon Town (4) | Dartford |
| 14:00 GMT | Sho-Silva 83' |
Report | Elšnik 12', 26' Smith 23'Linganzi 47'Mullin 50' |
Stadium: Princes Park Attendance: 2,705 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 5 November 2017 | Woking (5) | 1–1 | Bury (3) | Woking |
| 14:00 GMT | Philpot 25' |
Report | Smith 1' |
Stadium: Kingfield Stadium Attendance: 1,858 Referee: Darren England |
| 14 November 2017 Replay | Bury (3) | 0–3 | Woking (5) | Bury |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Charles-Cook 30' Effiong 71'Philpot 86' |
Stadium: Gigg Lane Attendance: 1,513 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 5 November 2017 | Solihull Moors (5) | 0–2 | Wycombe Wanderers (4) | Solihull |
| 14:00 GMT | Report | Freeman 16' Mackail-Smith 28' |
Stadium: Damson Park Attendance: 1,544 Referee: Brett Huxtable |
| 5 November 2017 | Charlton Athletic (3) | 3–1 | Truro City (6) | Charlton, London |
| 14:00 GMT | Reeves 10', 70' Marshall 53' |
Report | Harvey 59' |
Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 4,494 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
| 5 November 2017 | Exeter City (4) | 3–1 | Heybridge Swifts (8) | Exeter |
| 14:00 GMT | Stockley 59', 63' McAlinden 86' |
Report | Bantick 70' |
Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 3,004 Referee: Neil Hair |
| 6 November 2017 | Chorley (6) | 1–2 | Fleetwood Town (3) | Chorley |
| 19:45 GMT | Carver 58' |
Report | Stadium: Victory Park Attendance: 3,526 Referee: Peter Bankes |
The second round draw took place on 6 November and was broadcast live on BBC Two and BT Sport.[7] All 20 second round proper ties were played on the weekend of 2 December. This round included three teams from Level 7 – Hereford, Slough Town, and Leatherhead – who were the lowest-ranked teams still in the competition.[8]
| 1 December 2017 | AFC Fylde (5) | 1–1 | Wigan Athletic (3) | Wesham |
| 19:55 GMT | Rowe 70' (pen.) |
Report | Grigg 44' |
Stadium: Mill Farm Attendance: 3,351 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 12 December 2017 Replay | Wigan Athletic (3) | 3–2 | AFC Fylde (5) | Wigan |
| 19:45 GMT | Toney 31' Grigg 80', 84' |
Report | Grand 40' Rowe 65' |
Stadium: DW Stadium Attendance: 3,124 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 2 December 2017 | Notts County (4) | 3–2 | Oxford City (6) | Nottingham |
| 12:30 GMT | Duffy 31' Stead 56' (pen.)Grant 90+5' |
Report | Sinclair 53' Paterson 73' |
Stadium: Meadow Lane Attendance: 5,092 Referee: John Brooks |
| 2 December 2017 | Milton Keynes Dons (3) | 4–1 | Maidstone United (5) | Denbigh, Milton Keynes |
| 15:00 GMT | Nesbitt 54' Agard 64', 70'Pawlett 89' |
Report | Okuonghae 25' |
Stadium: Stadium mk Attendance: 4,804 Referee: Martin Coy |
| 2 December 2017 | Port Vale (4) | 1–1 | Yeovil Town (4) | Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent |
| 15:00 GMT | Pope 63' |
Report | Green 89' |
Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 3,316 Referee: Scott Oldham |
| 12 December 2017 Replay | Yeovil Town (4) | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Port Vale (4) | Yeovil |
| 19:45 GMT | Khan 45+2', 95' Zoko 109' |
Report | Harness 83' Kay 108' |
Stadium: Huish Park Attendance: 1,588 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 2 December 2017 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | 2–0 | Morecambe (4) | Shrewsbury |
| 15:00 GMT | Rodman 32' Whalley 37' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 3,184 Referee: Craig Hicks |
| 2 December 2017 | Stevenage (4) | 5–2 | Swindon Town (4) | Stevenage |
| 15:00 GMT | Samuel 18' Godden 23'Pett 45+3'Newton 72', 77' |
Report | Linganzi 33' Taylor 42' |
Stadium: Broadhall Way Attendance: 1,883 Referee: Nick Kinseley |
| 2 December 2017 | Bradford City (3) | 3–1 | Plymouth Argyle (3) | Bradford |
| 15:00 GMT | Vincelot 38' Knight-Percival 50'Wyke 64' |
Report | Carey 63' |
Stadium: Valley Parade Attendance: 4,957 Referee: Tony Harrington |
| 2 December 2017 | Gillingham (3) | 1–1 | Carlisle United (4) | Gillingham |
| 15:00 GMT | O'Neill 5' |
Report | Grainger 18' (pen.) |
Stadium: Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 3,178 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
| 19 December 2017 Replay | Carlisle United (4) | 3–1 | Gillingham (3) | Carlisle |
| 19:45 GMT | Hope 7', 37' Miller 90+3' |
Report | Wagstaff 47' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 2,357 Referee: Mark Heywood |
| 2 December 2017 | Forest Green Rovers (4) | 3–3 | Exeter City (4) | Nailsworth |
| 15:00 GMT | Doidge 26', 90+2' Laird 88' |
Report | Moore-Taylor 58' Stockley 64', 90+4' |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 2,250 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 12 December 2017 Replay | Exeter City (4) | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Forest Green Rovers (4) | Exeter |
| 19:45 GMT | Sweeney 73' (pen.) Stockley 115' |
Report | Doidge 30' (pen.) |
Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 2,923 Referee: Charles Breakspear |
| 2 December 2017 | Fleetwood Town (3) | 1–1 | Hereford (7) | Fleetwood |
| 15:00 GMT | Cole 29' |
Report | Dinsley 23' |
Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: 2,567 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 14 December 2017 Replay | Hereford (7) | 0–2 | Fleetwood Town (3) | Hereford |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Bolger 10', 58' |
Stadium: Edgar Street Attendance: 4,235 Referee: David Coote |
| 3 December 2017 | Woking (5) | 1–1 | Peterborough United (3) | Woking |
| 14:00 GMT | Ward 84' |
Report | Tafazolli 24' |
Stadium: Kingfield Stadium Attendance: 3,072 Referee: Chris Sarginson |
| 12 December 2017 Replay | Peterborough United (3) | 5–2 | Woking (5) | Peterborough |
| 19:45 GMT | Doughty 29' Marriott 45', 69'Maddison 78' (pen.)Edwards 90+4' |
Report | Effiong 19' Young 68' |
Stadium: London Road Attendance: 3,022 Referee: Antony Coggins |
| 3 December 2017 | Newport County (4) | 2–0 | Cambridge United (4) | Newport |
| 14:00 GMT | Labadie 2', 82' |
Report | Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 2,748 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
| 3 December 2017 | Wycombe Wanderers (4) | 3–1 | Leatherhead (7) | High Wycombe |
| 14:00 GMT | Saunders 29' Mackail-Smith 76'Akinfenwa 90+1' |
Report | Midson 8' (pen.) |
Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 3,835 Referee: Tim Robinson |
| 3 December 2017 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | 3–0 | Scunthorpe United (3) | Doncaster |
| 14:00 GMT | Rowe 16', 67' Mandeville 90+2' |
Report | Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium Attendance: 5,251 Referee: Mark Heywood |
| 3 December 2017 | AFC Wimbledon (3) | 3–1 | Charlton Athletic (3) | Norbiton, London |
| 14:00 GMT | McDonald 10' Taylor 70', 81' (pen.) |
Report | Ahearne-Grant 22' |
Stadium: Kingsmeadow Attendance: 3,270 Referee: James Linington |
| 3 December 2017 | Mansfield Town (4) | 3–0 | Guiseley (5) | Mansfield |
| 14:00 GMT | Spencer 31', 52', 65' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Field Mill Attendance: 4,081 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 3 December 2017 | Gateshead (5) | 0–5 | Luton Town (4) | Gateshead |
| 14:00 GMT | Report | Lee 40' Potts 62'Lee 67'Hylton 90+1'Berry 90+4' |
Stadium: Gateshead International Stadium Attendance: 1,339 Referee: Ben Toner |
| 3 December 2017 | Blackburn Rovers (3) | 3–3 | Crewe Alexandra (4) | Blackburn |
| 14:00 GMT | Samuel 11', 20' Graham 15' |
Report | Porter 35' (pen.), 66' Nolan 63' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 4,472 Referee: David Webb |
| 13 December 2017 Replay | Crewe Alexandra (4) | 0–1 | Blackburn Rovers (3) | Crewe |
| 19:45 GMT' | Report | Graham 24' |
Stadium: Gresty Road Attendance: 2,241 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 3 December 2017 | Coventry City (4) | 3–0 | Boreham Wood (5) | Rowleys Green, Coventry |
| 14:00 GMT | Nazon 27' McNulty 40'Shipley 48' |
Report | Stadium: Ricoh Arena Attendance: 2,985 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 4 December 2017 | Slough Town (7) | 0–4 | Rochdale (3) | Slough |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Andrew 13' Camps 68'Henderson 89'Done 90+2' |
Stadium: Arbour Park Attendance: 1,950 Referee: Robert Jones |
The third round draw took place on 4 December 2017 and was broadcast live on BBC Two and BT Sport[9] before the final second round tie between Slough Town and Rochdale. All 32 third round proper ties took place on the weekend of 5–8 January 2018. A total of 64 clubs played in the third round; 20 winners of the second round, and 44 teams from Premier League and EFL Championship entering in this round.[10] For the first time in 67 years no non-league team (i.e. from Level 5 or below) made the third round proper, with all 32 such teams that advanced through qualifying being knocked out in the first two rounds, the last 10 in the second round proper.[11]
| 5 January 2018 | Liverpool (1) | 2–1 | Everton (1) | Liverpool |
| 20:00 GMT | Milner 35' (pen.) Van Dijk 84' |
Report | Sigurðsson 67' |
Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 52,513 Referee: Bobby Madley |
| 5 January 2018 | Manchester United (1) | 2–0 | Derby County (2) | Old Trafford, Greater Manchester |
| 20:05 GMT | Lingard 84' Lukaku 90' |
Report | Stadium: Old Trafford Attendance: 73,899 Referee: Kevin Friend |
| 6 January 2018 | Fleetwood Town (3) | 0–0 | Leicester City (1) | Fleetwood |
| 12:35 GMT | Report | Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: 5,001 Referee: Simon Hooper |
| 16 January 2018 Replay | Leicester City (1) | 2–0 | Fleetwood Town (3) | Leicester |
| 19:50 GMT | Iheanacho 43', 77' |
Report | Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 17,237 Referee: Jonathan Moss |
| 6 January 2018 | Middlesbrough (2) | 2–0 | Sunderland (2) | Middlesbrough |
| 14:20 GMT | Gestede 10' Braithwaite 42' |
Report | Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 26,399 Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
| 6 January 2018 | Ipswich Town (2) | 0–1 | Sheffield United (2) | Ipswich |
| 15:05 GMT | Report | Thomas 25' |
Stadium: Portman Road Attendance: 12,057 Referee: Mike Jones |
| 6 January 2018 | Watford (1) | 3–0 | Bristol City (2) | Watford |
| 15:05 GMT | Carrillo 37' Deeney 57'Capoue 85' |
Report | Stadium: Vicarage Road Attendance: 13,269 Referee: Craig Pawson |
| 6 January 2018 | Birmingham City (2) | 1–0 | Burton Albion (2) | Birmingham |
| 15:05 GMT | Gallagher 56' |
Report | Stadium: St Andrews Attendance: 7,623 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
| 6 January 2018 | Aston Villa (2) | 2–3 | Peterborough United (3) | Birmingham |
| 15:05 GMT | Davis 8,64' |
Report | Marriott 75', 90+3' Tafazolli 83' |
Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 21,677 Referee: Robert Jones |
| 6 January 2018 | AFC Bournemouth (1) | 2–2 | Wigan Athletic (3) | Bournemouth |
| 15:00 GMT | Mousset 55' S. Cook 90+2' |
Report | Grigg 4' Hyndman 29' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Vitality Stadium Attendance: 9,894 Referee: Andrew Madley |
| 17 January 2018 Replay | Wigan Athletic (3) | 3–0 | AFC Bournemouth (1) | Wigan |
| 19:45 GMT | Morsy 9' Burn 73'Elder 76' |
Report | Stadium: DW Stadium Attendance: 4,709 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
| 6 January 2018 | Coventry City (4) | 2–1 | Stoke City (1) | Rowleys Green, Coventry |
| 15:00 GMT | Willis 24' Grimmer 68' |
Report | Adam 54' (pen.) |
Stadium: Ricoh Arena Attendance: 14,199 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
| 6 January 2018 | Bolton Wanderers (2) | 1–2 | Huddersfield Town (1) | Horwich |
| 15:00 GMT | Derik 64' |
Report | Van La Parra 51' Williams 52' |
Stadium: Macron Stadium Attendance: 11,574 Referee: Roger East |
| 6 January 2018 | Yeovil Town (4) | 2–0 | Bradford City (3) | Yeovil |
| 15:00 GMT | Barnes 61' Green 76' |
Report | Stadium: Huish Park Attendance: 3,040 Referee: John Brooks |
| 6 January 2018 | Brentford (2) | 0–1 | Notts County (4) | Brentford, London |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stead 65' |
Stadium: Griffin Park Attendance: 6,935 Referee: Tim Robinson |
| 6 January 2018 | Queens Park Rangers (2) | 0–1 | Milton Keynes Dons (3) | Shepherd's Bush, London |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Cissé 60' |
Stadium: Loftus Road Attendance: 6,314 Referee: James Linington |
| 6 January 2018 | Exeter City (4) | 0–2 | West Bromwich Albion (1) | Exeter |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Rondón 2' Rodriguez 25' |
Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 5,638 Referee: Lee Mason |
| 6 January 2018 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | 0–1 | Rochdale (3) | Doncaster |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Andrew 18' |
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium Attendance: 4,513 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
| 6 January 2018 | Blackburn Rovers (3) | 0–1 | Hull City (2) | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Aina 58' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 6,777 Referee: Oliver Langford |
| 6 January 2018 | Cardiff City (2) | 0–0 | Mansfield Town (4) | Cardiff |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 6,378 Referee: Lee Probert |
| 16 January 2018 Replay | Mansfield Town (4) | 1–4 | Cardiff City (2) | Mansfield |
| 19:45 GMT | Rose 35' |
Report | Ecuele Manga 34' Hoilett 66', 89'Pilkington 71' |
Stadium: Field Mill Attendance: 5,746 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 6 January 2018 | Manchester City (1) | 4–1 | Burnley (1) | Manchester |
| 15:00 GMT | Agüero 56', 58' Sané 71'B. Silva 82' |
Report | Barnes 25' |
Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium Attendance: 53,285 Referee: Graham Scott |
| 6 January 2018 | Wolverhampton Wanderers (2) | 0–0 | Swansea City (1) | Wolverhampton |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Molineux Attendance: 22,976 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
| 17 January 2018 Replay | Swansea City (1) | 2–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers (2) | Swansea |
| 19:45 GMT | J. Ayew 11' Bony 69' |
Report | Jota 66' |
Stadium: Liberty Stadium Attendance: 8,294 Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
| 6 January 2018 | Stevenage (4) | 0–0 | Reading (2) | Stevenage |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Broadhall Way Attendance: 3,877 Referee: Ben Toner |
| 16 January 2018 Replay | Reading (2) | 3–0 | Stevenage (4) | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT | Böðvarsson 32', 44', 64' |
Report | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 4,986 Referee: Tim Robinson |
| 6 January 2018 | Newcastle United (1) | 3–1 | Luton Town (4) | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 15:00 GMT | Pérez 30', 36' Shelvey 39' |
Report | Hylton 49' |
Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 47,069 Referee: Neil Swarbrick |
| 6 January 2018 | Millwall (2) | 4–1 | Barnsley (2) | Bermondsey, London |
| 15:00 GMT | O'Brien 35', 56' Thompson 47'Onyedinma 61' |
Report | Potts 11' |
Stadium: The Den Attendance: 5,319 Referee: Darren Bond |
| 6 January 2018 | Fulham (2) | 0–1 | Southampton (1) | Fulham, London |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Ward-Prowse 29' |
Stadium: Craven Cottage Attendance: 17,327 Referee: Michael Oliver |
| 6 January 2018 | Wycombe Wanderers (4) | 1–5 | Preston North End (2) | High Wycombe |
| 15:00 GMT | O'Nien 45+1' |
Report | Harrop 2', 85' Browne 38', 78' (pen.)Horgan 50' |
Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 4,928 Referee: Peter Bankes |
| 6 January 2018 | Carlisle United (4) | 0–0 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | Carlisle |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 7,793 Referee: David Webb |
| 16 January 2018 Replay | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | 2–0 | Carlisle United (4) | Sheffield |
| 19:45 GMT | Matias 28' Nuhiu 66' |
Report | Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium Attendance: 12,003 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
| 6 January 2018 | Norwich City (2) | 0–0 | Chelsea (1) | Norwich |
| 17:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: Carrow Road Attendance: 23,598 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
| 17 January 2018 Replay | Chelsea (1) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–3 p) | Norwich City (2) | Fulham, London |
| 19:45 GMT | Batshuayi 55' |
Report | Lewis 90+4' |
Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 39,684 Referee: Graham Scott |
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| 7 January 2018 | Newport County (4) | 2–1 | Leeds United (2) | Newport |
| 12:00 GMT | Shaughnessy 76' (o.g.) McCoulsky 88' |
Report | Berardi 9' |
Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 6,887 Referee: Mike Dean |
| 7 January 2018 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | 0–0 | West Ham United (1) | Shrewsbury |
| 14:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 9,535 Referee: Paul Tierney |
| 16 January 2018 Replay | West Ham United (1) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Shrewsbury Town (3) | Stratford, London |
| 19:45 GMT | Burke 112' |
Report | Stadium: London Stadium Attendance: 39,867 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
| 7 January 2018 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | 3–0 | AFC Wimbledon (3) | Wembley, London |
| 15:00 GMT | Kane 63', 65' Vertonghen 71' |
Report | Stadium: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 47,527 Referee: David Coote |
| 7 January 2018 | Nottingham Forest (2) | 4–2 | Arsenal (1) | West Bridgford |
| 16:00 GMT | Lichaj 20', 44' Brereton 64' (pen.)Dowell 85' (pen.) |
Report | Mertesacker 23' Welbeck 79' |
Stadium: The City Ground Attendance: 27,182 Referee: Jonathan Moss |
| 8 January 2018 | Brighton & Hove Albion (1) | 2–1 | Crystal Palace (1) | Falmer, Brighton and Hove |
| 19:45 GMT | Stephens 21' Murray 87' |
Report | Sako 69' |
Stadium: Falmer Stadium Attendance: 14,507 Referee: Andre Marriner |
The draw for the fourth round proper[12] took place on 8 January 2018 at 19:10 GMT and was broadcast live on BBC Two and BT Sport.[13] This round included four teams from Level 4 – Yeovil Town, Notts County, Coventry City, and Newport County – who were the lowest-ranked teams still in the competition.
| 26 January 2018 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | 3–1 | Reading (2) | Sheffield |
| 19:45 GMT | Nuhiu 29', 53' Boyd 61' |
Report | Dawson 87' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium Attendance: 14,848 Referee: John Brooks |
| 26 January 2018 | Yeovil Town (4) | 0–4 | Manchester United (1) | Yeovil |
| 19:55 GMT | Report | Rashford 41' Herrera 61'Lingard 89'Lukaku 90+3' |
Stadium: Huish Park Attendance: 9,195 Referee: Paul Tierney |
| 27 January 2018 | Peterborough United (3) | 1–5 | Leicester City (1) | Peterborough |
| 12:30 GMT | Hughes 58' |
Report | Diabaté 9', 87' Iheanacho 12', 29'Ndidi 90+2' |
Stadium: London Road Attendance: 13,193 Referee: Michael Oliver |
| 27 January 2018 | Huddersfield Town (1) | 1–1 | Birmingham City (2) | Huddersfield |
| 15:00 GMT | Mounié 21' |
Report | Jutkiewicz 54' |
Stadium: Kirklees Stadium Attendance: 12,683 Referee: Neil Swarbrick |
| 6 February 2018 Replay | Birmingham City (2) | 1–4 (a.e.t.) | Huddersfield Town (1) | Birmingham |
| 19:45 GMT | Adams 52' |
Report | Roberts 60' (o.g.) Mounié 94'Van La Parra 97'Ince 106' |
Stadium: St Andrew's Attendance: 13,175 Referee: Paul Tierney |
| 27 January 2018 | Notts County (4) | 1–1 | Swansea City (1) | Nottingham |
| 15:00 GMT | Stead 62' |
Report | Narsingh 45' |
Stadium: Meadow Lane Attendance: 9,802 Referee: Mike Jones |
| 6 February 2018 Replay | Swansea City (1) | 8–1 | Notts County (4) | Swansea |
| 20:05 GMT | Abraham 18', 45+3' Dyer 20', 30'Naughton 53'Routledge 57'Carroll 65'James 82' |
Report | Husin 35' |
Stadium: Liberty Stadium Attendance: 7,822 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
| 27 January 2018 | Milton Keynes Dons (3) | 0–1 | Coventry City (4) | Denbigh, Milton Keynes |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Biamou 64' |
Stadium: Stadium mk Attendance: 14,925 Referee: Peter Bankes |
| 27 January 2018 | Millwall (2) | 2–2 | Rochdale (3) | Bermondsey, London |
| 15:00 GMT | Wallace 17' (pen.) Thompson 90' |
Report | Henderson 32' Done 53' |
Stadium: The Den Attendance: 8,346 Referee: Andrew Madley |
| 6 February 2018 Replay | Rochdale (3) | 1–0 | Millwall (2) | Rochdale |
| 19:45 GMT | Henderson 53' |
Report | Stadium: Spotland Stadium Attendance: 2,790 Referee: Tim Robinson |
| 27 January 2018 | Southampton (1) | 1–0 | Watford (1) | Southampton |
| 15:00 GMT | Stephens 4' |
Report | Stadium: St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 25,195 Referee: Bobby Madley |
| 27 January 2018 | Middlesbrough (2) | 0–1 | Brighton & Hove Albion (1) | Middlesbrough |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Murray 90' |
Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 20,475 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
| 27 January 2018 | Wigan Athletic (3) | 2–0 | West Ham United (1) | Wigan |
| 15:00 GMT | Grigg 7', 62' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: DW Stadium Attendance: 14,194 Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
| 27 January 2018 | Hull City (2) | 2–1 | Nottingham Forest (2) | Kingston upon Hull |
| 15:00 GMT | Bowen 18' Dicko 40' |
Report | Vellios 88' |
Stadium: KCOM Stadium Attendance: 13,450 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
| 27 January 2018 | Sheffield United (2) | 1–0 | Preston North End (2) | Sheffield |
| 15:00 GMT | Sharp 80' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 15,680 Referee: Graham Scott |
| 27 January 2018 | Newport County (4) | 1–1 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | Newport |
| 17:30 GMT | Amond 38' |
Report | Kane 82' |
Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 9,836 Referee: Roger East |
| 7 February 2018 Replay | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | 2–0 | Newport County (4) | Wembley, London |
| 20:00 GMT | Butler 26' (o.g.) Lamela 34' |
Report | Stadium: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 38,947 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
| 27 January 2018 | Liverpool (1) | 2–3 | West Bromwich Albion (1) | Liverpool |
| 19:45 GMT | Firmino 5' 27' Salah 78' |
Report | Rodriguez 7', 11' Matip 45+2' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 53,342 Referee: Craig Pawson |
| 28 January 2018 | Chelsea (1) | 3–0 | Newcastle United (1) | Fulham, London |
| 13:30 GMT | Batshuayi 31', 44' Alonso 72' |
Report | Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 41,049 Referee: Kevin Friend |
| 28 January 2018 | Cardiff City (2) | 0–2 | Manchester City (1) | Cardiff |
| 16:00 GMT | Report | De Bruyne 8' Sterling 37' |
Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 32,339 Referee: Lee Mason |
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The draw for the fifth round proper took place on 29 January 2018 at 19:20 GMT and was broadcast live on BBC One.[14] This round included one team from Level 4 still in the competition, Coventry City, who were the lowest-ranked team in this round.
| 16 February 2018 | Leicester City (1) | 1–0 | Sheffield United (2) | Leicester |
| 19:45 GMT | Vardy 66' |
Report | Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 28,366 Referee: Lee Mason |
| 16 February 2018 | Chelsea (1) | 4–0 | Hull City (2) | Fulham, London |
| 20:00 GMT | Willian 2', 32' Pedro 27'Giroud 42' |
Report | Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 39,591 Referee: Andre Marriner |
| 17 February 2018 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | 0–0 | Swansea City (1) | Sheffield |
| 12:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium Attendance: 19,427 Referee: Paul Tierney |
| 27 February 2018 Replay | Swansea City (1) | 2–0 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | Swansea |
| 19:45 GMT | J. Ayew 55' Dyer 80' |
Report | Stadium: Liberty Stadium Attendance: 8,198 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
| 17 February 2018 | West Bromwich Albion (1) | 1–2 | Southampton (1) | West Bromwich |
| 15:00 GMT | Rondón 58' |
Report | Hoedt 11' Tadić 56' |
Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 17,600 Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
| 17 February 2018 | Brighton & Hove Albion (1) | 3–1 | Coventry City (4) | Falmer, Brighton and Hove |
| 15:00 GMT | Locadia 15' Goldson 34'Ulloa 61' |
Report | Clarke-Harris 77' |
Stadium: Falmer Stadium Attendance: 26,966 Referee: Craig Pawson |
| 17 February 2018 | Huddersfield Town (1) | 0–2 | Manchester United (1) | Huddersfield |
| 17:30 GMT | Report | Lukaku 3', 55' |
Stadium: Kirklees Stadium Attendance: 17,861 Referee: Kevin Friend |
| 18 February 2018 | Rochdale (3) | 2–2 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | Rochdale |
| 16:00 GMT | Henderson 45' Davies 90+3' |
Report | Lucas 59' Kane 88' (pen.) |
Stadium: Spotland Stadium Attendance: 8,480 Referee: Bobby Madley |
| 28 February 2018 Replay | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | 6–1 | Rochdale (3) | Wembley, London |
| 19:45 GMT | Son 23', 65' Llorente 47', 53', 59'Walker-Peters 90+3' |
Report | Humphrys 31' |
Stadium: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 24,627 Referee: Paul Tierney |
| 19 February 2018 | Wigan Athletic (3) | 1–0 | Manchester City (1) | Wigan |
| 19:55 GMT | Grigg 79' |
Report | Stadium: DW Stadium Attendance: 19,242 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
The draw for the quarter-finals took place on 17 February 2018 at 20:00 GMT and was broadcast live on BT Sport, the BBC Sport website and app, and BBC Radio 5 Live. This round included one team from Level 3 still in the competition, Wigan Athletic, who were the lowest-ranked team in this round.[15]
There were no replays in the FA Cup quarter-finals, following a rule change introduced for the previous tournament. If a match was level after 90 minutes, 30 minutes of extra time were played. If the score had still been level, the tie would have been decided by a penalty shoot-out.
| 17 March 2018 | Swansea City (1) | 0–3 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | Swansea |
| 12:15 GMT | Report | Eriksen 11', 62' Lamela 45+1' |
Stadium: Liberty Stadium Attendance: 17,498 Referee: Kevin Friend |
| 17 March 2018 | Manchester United (1) | 2–0 | Brighton & Hove Albion (1) | Old Trafford, Greater Manchester |
| 19:45 GMT | Lukaku 37' Matić 83' |
Report | Stadium: Old Trafford Attendance: 74,241 Referee: Andre Marriner |
| 18 March 2018 | Wigan Athletic (3) | 0–2 | Southampton (1) | Wigan |
| 13:30 GMT | Report | Højbjerg 62' Cédric 90+1' |
Stadium: DW Stadium Attendance: 17,110 Referee: Michael Oliver |
| 18 March 2018 | Leicester City (1) | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Chelsea (1) | Leicester |
| 16:30 GMT | Vardy 76' |
Report | Morata 42' Pedro 105' |
Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 31,792 Referee: Craig Pawson |
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The draw for the semi-finals took place on 18 March 2018, after the conclusion of the quarter-final match between Leicester City and Chelsea. The draw was conducted by Gianfranco Zola and Petr Čech.[16] The semi-finals were played on Saturday 21 April and Sunday 22 April 2018 at Wembley Stadium. Although semi-final participants Tottenham Hotspur were using Wembley as their home ground during the construction of their new stadium, it was designated as a neutral venue for their tie.[17]
| 21 April 2018 | Manchester United (1) | 2–1 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | Wembley, London |
| 17:15 BST | Sánchez 24' Herrera 62' |
Report | Alli 11' |
Stadium: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 84,667 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
| 22 April 2018 | Chelsea (1) | 2–0 | Southampton (1) | Wembley, London |
| 15:00 BST | Giroud 46' Morata 82' |
Report | Stadium: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 73,416 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
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The following is the bracket which the FA Cup resembled. Numbers in parentheses next to the match score represent the results of a replay, except for the quarter-finals stage onwards. Numbers in parentheses next to the replay score represents the results of a penalty shoot-out except for the quarter-finals stage onwards.
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Will Grigg |
Wigan Athletic | 7 |
| 2 |  Ian Henderson |
Rochdale | 6 |
| 3 |  Romelu Lukaku |
Manchester United | 5 |
| Jack Marriott |
Peterborough United | ||
| Jayden Stockley |
Exeter City |
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:
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