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2023–24 FA Vase

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2023–24 FA Vase
Football Association Vase
Tournament details
CountryEngland
Wales
Jersey
DatesQualifying:
26 August 2023 – 23 September 2023
Competition Proper:
21 October 2023 – 11 May 2024
TeamsTotal: 597
Defending championsAscot United
Final positions
ChampionsRomford (1st title)
Runner-upGreat Wakering Rovers

The 2023–24 FA Vase (known for sponsorship reasons as the Isuzu FA Vase) was the 50th season of the FA Vase, an annual football competition for teams playing in levels 9 and 10 (steps 5 & 6) of the English National League System. The competition is played on a regional basis until the 4th round.

The defending champions were Ascot United but they were unable to defend their trophy due to their promotion to the Isthmian League South Central Division.

Calendar

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Round Main date Number of fixtures Clubs remaining New entries this round Prize money winners Prize money losers
First round qualifying Saturday 26 August 2023 193 597 → 404 386 £550 £160
Second round qualifying Saturday 23 September 2023 174 404 → 230 155 £725 £225
First round proper Saturday 21 October 2023 102 230 → 128 30 £825 £250
Second round proper Saturday 11 November 2023 64 128 → 64 26 £900 £275
Third round proper Saturday 2 December 2023 32 64 → 32 None £1,125 £350
Fourth round proper Saturday 13 January 2024 16 32 → 16 None £1,875 £600
Fifth round proper Saturday 10 February 2024 8 16 → 8 None £2,250 £725
Quarter-finals Saturday 9 March 2024 4 8 → 4 None £4,125 £1,350
Semi-finals Saturday 30 March & Saturday 6 April 2024 2 4 → 2 None £5,500 £1,725
Final Saturday 11 May 2024 1 2 → 1 None £30,000 £15,000

First qualifying round

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The draw for the first qualifying round was made on 7 July 2023. Faversham was ruled ineligible after their 4–0 win over Horsham YMCA so Horsham YMCA progressed instead.[1]

Second qualifying round

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The draw for the Second qualifying round was made on 7 July 2023.[1]

First round proper

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The 174 winners from the previous round were joined by 30 new teams in this round. Norwich United withdrew resulting in a walkover for May & Baker Eastbrook. The draw was made on 25 September 2023.[2]

Second round proper

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The draw for the Second round was made on 23 October 2023.[3] This round saw the entry of twenty-six new teams, joining the 102 winners from the previous round. The fixtures were played on the weekend of 11 November 2023.

Third round proper

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The draw for the Third Round was made on 13 November 2023, consisting of the 64 winners from the previous round.[4]

Fourth round proper

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The draw for the Fourth Round was made on 4 December 2023.[5]

Fifth round proper

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The draw for the Fifth Round was made on 15 January 2024.[6]

Quarter-finals

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The draw for the quarter-finals was made on 12 February 2024.[7]

Semi-finals

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The semi finals were played over two legs on Saturday 30th March and Saturday 6th April. The draw was made on 11 March 2024.[8]

First leg

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Romford (9)2–2Lincoln United (9)
Rookery Hill, Corringham
Attendance: 561

Worcester City (9)1–0Great Wakering Rovers (9)
Attendance: 3,189

Second leg

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Lincoln United (9)0–0Romford (9)
Penalties
9–10
Attendance: 1,475

Lincoln United 2–2 Romford on aggregate. Romford won 10–9 on penalties.


Great Wakering Rovers (9)2–1Worcester City (9)
Penalties
5–4
Burroughs Park, Great Wakering
Attendance: 1,502

Great Wakering Rovers 2–2 Worcester City on aggregate. Great Wakering Rovers won 5–4 on penalties.

Final

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The final was played at Wembley Stadium on 11 May.

Romford (9)3–0Great Wakering Rovers (9)
Attendance: 19,964
Referee: Will Finne

References

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  1. ^ a b "FIRST DRAWS MADE FOR THE EMIRATES FA CUP, FA YOUTH CUP AND ISUZU FA TROPHY AND VASE". www.thefa.com. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  2. ^ "THE NEXT DRAWS FOR THE ISUZU FA VASE AND FA TROPHY HAVE BEEN MADE". The FA.
  3. ^ "DRAW FOR THE SECOND ROUND PROPER OF THE ISUZU FA VASE ANNOUNCED". www.thefa.com. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  4. ^ "THE LATEST DRAW IN THE ISUZU FA VASE HAS BEEN MADE". www.thefa.com. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  5. ^ "THE DRAW FOR THE ISUZU FA VASE FOURTH ROUND PROPER HAS BEEN MADE". www.thefa.com. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  6. ^ "THE ISUZU FA TROPHY AND FA VASE FIFTH ROUND DRAWS WERE MADE LIVE ON TALKSPORT 2". www.thefa.com. 15 January 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  7. ^ "CLUBS FIND OUT 2023-24 ISUZU FA TROPHY AND FA VASE QUARTER-FINAL OPPONENTS". www.thefa.com. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  8. ^ "THE ISUZU FA TROPHY AND FA VASE SEMI-FINAL DRAWS WERE MADE LIVE ON TALKSPORT2". www.thefa.com. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.