Isuzu FA Vase Entries Confirmed
Fri 26th June 2026 | FA Competition News | By Martin Fallon
A total of 60 NWCFL clubs will appear in the Isuzu FA Vase this season after the FA announced the entries for the 2025/26 Season.
From the Premier Division, 23 of our 24 clubs have been accepted, with FC Isle of Man the exception. They last appeared in the 2022/23 season. Trafford will be making their return to the Vase for the first time since 2007 having played in the FA Trophy since then. They reached the Third Round on their last appearance.
From the First Division North, 19 of the 22 clubs have been accepted. Uppermill will all be making their debut in the competition whilst Woolton will be looking for their first win in the compeition after debuting last season. Flixton will be competing in the competition for the first time since 2011 when they reached the First Round Proper. AFC Knowsley, Ashton Town and Halewood Apollo have all not entered the competition.
From the First Division South, 16 of the 19 clubs have been accepted. Crewe will be making their debut in the competition, with Foley Meir looking for their first outright win, their only previous victory coming two seasons ago on penalties. Brereton Social, Dawley Town and Widnes Town have all not entered the competition.
Bilston Town , Chadderton, Droylsden, Nelson, South Liverpool and West Didsbury & Chorlton have all received exemption to the Second Round Proper as they reached at least the Fourth Round stage (last 32) in last season's competition.
Burscough, Fulwood Amateurs, Prestwich Heys and Ramsbottom United are all exempt until the First Round Proper as they reached the Third Round Proper last season.
A total of 601 clubs have been accepted, which is a decrease of 23 clubs compared to last season.
The Isuzu FA Vase kicks off on Saturday 15th August with the First Round Qualifying, with the Second Round Qualifying being on Saturday 12th September. Both these dates are a week earlier in the calendar than last season. The draws for the both of those rounds is expected to be announced on Friday 3rd July.
Isuzu FA Vase Entries Confirmed
Fri 26th June 2026 | FA Competition News
By Martin Fallon
A total of 60 NWCFL clubs will appear in the Isuzu FA Vase this season after the FA announced the entries for the 2025/26 Season.
From the Premier Division, 23 of our 24 clubs have been accepted, with FC Isle of Man the exception. They last appeared in the 2022/23 season. Trafford will be making their return to the Vase for the first time since 2007 having played in the FA Trophy since then. They reached the Third Round on their last appearance.
From the First Division North, 19 of the 22 clubs have been accepted. Uppermill will all be making their debut in the competition whilst Woolton will be looking for their first win in the compeition after debuting last season. Flixton will be competing in the competition for the first time since 2011 when they reached the First Round Proper. AFC Knowsley, Ashton Town and Halewood Apollo have all not entered the competition.
From the First Division South, 16 of the 19 clubs have been accepted. Crewe will be making their debut in the competition, with Foley Meir looking for their first outright win, their only previous victory coming two seasons ago on penalties. Brereton Social, Dawley Town and Widnes Town have all not entered the competition.
Bilston Town , Chadderton, Droylsden, Nelson, South Liverpool and West Didsbury & Chorlton have all received exemption to the Second Round Proper as they reached at least the Fourth Round stage (last 32) in last season's competition.
Burscough, Fulwood Amateurs, Prestwich Heys and Ramsbottom United are all exempt until the First Round Proper as they reached the Third Round Proper last season.
A total of 601 clubs have been accepted, which is a decrease of 23 clubs compared to last season.
The Isuzu FA Vase kicks off on Saturday 15th August with the First Round Qualifying, with the Second Round Qualifying being on Saturday 12th September. Both these dates are a week earlier in the calendar than last season. The draws for the both of those rounds is expected to be announced on Friday 3rd July.
