Emirates FA Cup 2022-23: 732 Clubs to Participate, Premier League Sides Set for Clashes
Overview
The Emirates FA Cup, England's oldest and most prestigious knockout football tournament, is set to return for the 2022-23 season with a total of 732 clubs participating. The competition will kick off on Saturday, August 6th with the extra preliminary round.
Extra Preliminary Round Fixtures
The extra preliminary round will feature 184 clubs competing in 92 ties. One notable fixture is between National League South side Brighton Hove Albion and League Two club Grimsby Town.
Premier League Clashes
Despite being drawn into the same section of the competition, several Premier League sides are set to face off in the early rounds. These include:
- January 7th, 2023: Manchester United vs Everton (8:00 PM)
- February 7th, 2023: Reading vs Watford (12:30 PM)
Tournament Structure
The Emirates FA Cup follows a knockout format, with teams eliminated from the competition after a single defeat. The tournament progresses through multiple rounds, including the preliminary rounds, qualifying rounds, first round proper, and subsequent rounds leading to the semi-finals and final.
Draw Details
The full draw for the 2022-23 Emirates FA Cup can be found here: [Insert draw link]
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