Beginning in August, the competition proceeds as a knockout tournament throughout, consisting of twelve rounds, a semi-final and then a final, in May. A system of byes ensures clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages. There is no seeding, the fixtures in each round being determined by a random draw. Prior to the semi-finals, fixtures ending in a tie are replayed once only. The first six rounds are qualifiers, with the draws organised on a regional basis. The next six rounds are the "proper" rounds where all clubs are in one draw.
Beginning in August , the competition proceeds as a knockout tournament throughout , consisting of twelve rounds , a semi - final and then a final , in May. A system of byes ensures clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages . There is no seeding , the fixtures in each round being determined by a random draw . Prior to the semi - finals , fixtures ending in a tie are replayed once only . The first six rounds are qualifiers , with the draws organised on a regional basis . The next six rounds are the " proper " rounds where all clubs are in one draw .
When do clubs above 9 enter?
When do clubs above 9 enter ?
clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages
clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages