qualifying Matches in the second round qualifying were played on the weekend of 27 September 2008. A total of 160 clubs took part in this stage of the competition, including the 116 winners from the first round qualifying and 44 Level 6 clubs, from Conference North and Conference South, entering at this stage. Southam United from Level 10 of English football was the lowest-ranked club to qualify for this round of the competition. Third round qualifying Matches in the third round qualifying will be played on the weekend of 11 October 2008. The draw for the round was announced on The FA's website on 29 September 2008. A total of 80 clubs took part, all having progressed from the second round qualifying. Six clubs from Level 9 of English football were the lowest-ranked to qualify for this round of the competition. Fourth round qualifying Matches in the fourth round qualifying were played on the weekend of 25 October 2008. A total of 64 clubs took part, 40 having progressed from the third round qualifying and 24 clubs from the Conference Premier, forming Level 5 of English football, entering at this stage. Leiston from Level 9 of English football was the lowest-ranked club to qualify for this round of the competition. Competition proper See 2008–09 FA Cup for details of the rounds from the first round proper onwards. References External links Football Club History Database: FA Cup 2008-09 The FA Cup Archive Qual FA Cup qualifying rounds