2023–24 FA Vase
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
First qualifying roundThe 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 roundThe draw for the Second qualifying round was made on 7 July 2023.[1]
First round properThe 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 properThe 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 properThe draw for the Third Round was made on 13 November 2023, consisting of the 64 winners from the previous round.[4]
Fourth round properThe draw for the Fourth Round was made on 4 December 2023.[5]
Fifth round properThe draw for the Fifth Round was made on 15 January 2024.[6]
Quarter-finalsThe draw for the quarter-finals was made on 12 February 2024.[7]
Semi-finalsThe 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
Rookery Hill, Corringham Attendance: 561
Attendance: 3,189 Second leg
Attendance: 1,475 Lincoln United 2–2 Romford on aggregate. Romford won 10–9 on penalties.
Burroughs Park, Great Wakering Attendance: 1,502 Great Wakering Rovers 2–2 Worcester City on aggregate. Great Wakering Rovers won 5–4 on penalties. FinalThe final was played at Wembley Stadium on 11 May.
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