The draws have been made for the opening rounds of the 2025/26 FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Youth Cup.

FA Cup
Emley will enter the Emirates FA Cup at the Preliminary Round stage, with the tie scheduled to take place on Saturday 16 August.

We’ll travel to face the winner of the Extra Preliminary Round clash between Pilkington and Longridge Town, who are set to battle it out on Saturday 2 August.

FA Trophy
Emley’s campaign in The Isuzu FA Trophy, will kick off in the First Round Qualifying on Saturday 6 September. When we make the trip to Heaton Stannington.

FA Youth Cup
Emley Academy will travel to face Bottesford Town in the FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round, with the tie set to be played during the week commencing Monday 1 September 2025.

Key cup dates for Emley’s first team:

Saturday 2 August
FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round
Pilkington vs Longridge Town

Saturday 16 August
FA Cup Preliminary Round:
Pilkington or Longridge Town vs Emley

Saturday 6 September
FA Trophy First Round Qualifying:
Heaton Stannington vs Emley

All fixtures to be confirmed with the opposition. Keep an eye on our social channels for updates.