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FA Cup Factfile: A record field look to secure a place in history

As the 2025/26 FA Cup kicks off with the extra preliminary round this week, here are some standout stats and milestones to watch out for from the ever-brilliant ‘FA Cup Factfile’.
TON UP: Grays Athletic are appearing in their 100th FA Cup

By Phil Annets @FACUPFACTFILE

As the 2025/26 FA Cup kicks off with the extra preliminary round this week, here are some standout stats and milestones to watch out for from the ever-brilliant ‘FA Cup Factfile’.
222 – The new record number of ties in this season’s extra preliminary round, involving 444 Non-League clubs (plus Atherton Collieries who received a walkover against Farsley Celtic).
104 – The number of seasons since Seaford Town last participated in the FA Cup – last participating as Seaford FC in 1911/12 campaign, a competition record gap between consecutive FA Cup games.
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