We know that supporters like to have the FA Cup dates in their diaries, and as in recent years we will start in the First Qualifying Round in 2012/13.

The competition actually starts with the Extra Preliminary Round on 11th August, the same day as the Olympic Final takes place at Wembley Stadium, and the Preliminary Round takes place two weeks later before we enter on Saturday 8th September.

Further dates are as follows : Second Qualifying Round (22nd September), Third Qualifying Round (6th October), Fourth Qualifying Round (20th October), First Round (3rd November), Second Round (1st December), Third Round (5th January), Fourth Round (26th January), Fifth Round (16th February), Sixth Round (9th March), Semi Final (13th/14th April), Final (11th May)

The draw will be made in early July as normal.