The round dates for the 2024/25 season FA Competitions have been confirmed, including the Emirates FA Cup and FA Youth Cup.
The Emirates FA Cup kicks-off on Saturday 3rd August 2024 when the extra preliminary round takes place and the following qualifying rounds will continue through into September and October.
The first round proper is scheduled for the weekend of Saturday 3rd November 2024 when clubs from League One and League Two join the competition, with the third round proper due to take place across the weekend of Saturday 11th January 2025 when teams from the Premier League and Championship, including Derby County, enter the competition.
The 2025 Emirates FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium connected by EE will be played on Saturday 17th May 2025.
The FA Youth Cup, meanwhile, will begin in the latter stages of 2024 although Derby’s Under-18s won’t enter the competition until the third round stage, with all matches to be played by Saturday 14th December 2024.
The FA Youth Cup Final will be played by Saturday 3rd May 2025.