FA Cup Betting Odds & Lines - Bet on 2024/25 FA Cup Online
The FA Cup is the oldest soccer competition in the world and one of the most prestigious trophies in English football . Every team in the English football pyramid is able to compete in this annual tournament, with games taking place in stages throughout the season. You can bet on every FA Cup game here at Stake Sportsbook , and we’ll show you how in this complete guide.
What is the FA Cup?
The Football Association Challenge Cup, better known simply as the FA Cup, is a knockout tournament played over the domestic English soccer season. The prestigious football competition features teams from England and Wales, with clubs from nine levels of the football pyramid taking part every year. This includes non-league teams, and this system means that even the smallest clubs have the opportunity to play the biggest Premier League teams.
Previously, teams played replays in the event of a draw, but the 2024/25 FA Cup will now not feature replays after the qualifying stages. Matches that end in a draw will go to extra time and then penalties. Winners of the FA Cup qualify for the Europa League and will also get to play in the Community Shield match at the start of the new season.
History of the England FA Cup
The FA Cup was first played in 1871, eight years after the Football Association (FA) set out the unified rules of the game. The inaugural competition allowed all teams in the UK following the association football rules to compete in a straight knockout tournament.
Over time, the FA Cup was expanded as the number of clubs across the country grew, and qualifying stages were added to ensure the trophy remained a possibility for clubs playing at all levels of the sport. Today, more than 700 teams take part each year, with six rounds of qualifying taking place before the tournament begins.
2023/24 FA Cup Results
Manchester United are the current FA Cup champions, having defeated defending champions Manchester City in the final. Although City were favourites in this matchup, their local rivals got the better of them, scoring two goals before halftime and holding off the threat of a comeback after a late goal to win 2-1.
When is the 2024/25 FA Cup?
Qualifying for the latest edition of the FA Cup begins on 3 August and lasts until 12 October. The 2024/25 FA Cup then gets underway, with the first round kicking off on 2 November 2024. Premier League teams don’t enter the competition until the third round of fixtures which starts on 11 January 2025.
Which Teams Play in the England FA Cup?
Some of the most successful teams to play in the FA Cup include:
Arsenal – Fourteen titles
Manchester United – Thirteen titles
Chelsea – Eight titles
Liverpool – Eight titles
Tottenham Hotspur – Eight titles
Manchester City – Seven titles
Aston Villa – Seven titles
Newcastle – Six titles
Blackburn Rovers – Six titles
Format & Schedule of the FA Cup 2024/25
The FA Cup during the 2024-25 season will feature six rounds of qualifying before the competition begins later in the season. The qualifying stages begin with the lower tiers of the English football pyramid, and each round sees bigger leagues entering the competition.
Qualifying Stages
Extra Preliminary Round - Saturday 3 August 2024 – Clubs from levels nine and eight
Preliminary Round - Saturday 17 August 2024
First Round Qualifying - Saturday 31 August 2024 – Clubs from level seven
Second Round Qualifying - Saturday 14 September 2024 - Clubs from National League North and South
Third Round Qualifying - Saturday 28 September 2024
Fourth Round Qualifying - Saturday 12 October 2024 – Clubs from the National League
FA Cup Tournament Stage
First Round Proper - Saturday 2 November 2024 – Clubs from League One and League Two
Second Round Proper - Saturday 30 November 2024
Third Round Proper - Saturday 11 January 2025 – Clubs from the Championshi p and Premier League
Fourth Round Proper - Saturday 8 February 2025
Fifth Round Proper - Saturday 1 March 2025
FA Cup Final Stages
Quarter Final - Saturday 29 March 2025
Semi Final - Saturday 26 April 2025
Final - Saturday 17 May 2025 - Held at Wembley Stadium
How to Bet on the FA Cup & Soccer/Football Bet Types
Betting on the FA Cup is just like betting on any other soccer match. You can read more about how to bet on sports in our full betting guide . However, if you’re just looking for some quick tips, we’ve got you:
Log into your Stake account and check your balance.
If you need to, make a deposit using MoonPay or an accepted payment method and currency , using the vault to safely store your crypto .
Search for the FA Cup or a team or use the menu to look for Soccer > England > FA Cup.
Choose a game to bet on, then look through the stats and select any of the available markets to add to your bet slip.
Enter your stake then confirm to place the bet.
You can contact customer support if you have any issues.
Watch the live stream to follow the action and see if you’re a winner.
Soccer is the most popular sport to bet on at Stake, partly thanks to the huge number of soccer betting markets available on every match. The most popular options include:
Draw no bet
Asian handicap
Double chance
1st goal
Correct score
Both teams to score
Halftime/fulltime
Live Stream FA Cup Games & Soccer Live Betting
You can bet both pre-live and live at Stake, with all FA Cup games showing live odds . To bet live, you simply need to log into your account while the match is taking place and then choose from any of the available markets. Make sure you check the live stats and move quickly to get the odds before they change. Did you know you can live stream FA Cup games at Stake too? All the action is available to enjoy live, provided you’re logged into your account.
FA Cup Betting Odds & Payouts
Decimal – Work out your payout, including your original stake, simply by multiplying your stake by the decimal odds. For example, betting $50 at odds of 2.50 would return $125 if you won. That’s $75 profit.
Fractional – These odds reveal your potential profit if you multiply your stake by the first number of the fraction before dividing the sum by the second number. For example, if you bet $10 at odds of 9/2, you’d make $45 if you won.
American – These odds are displayed with either a plus or minus sign in front. If it’s a minus sign, the odds tell you how much you’d need to bet in order to win $100 profit. Odds with a plus sign display the total you’d win from betting $100 and being successful.
Learn more about these different formats with our guide on how to ready sports betting odds .
FA Cup Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
Picking the winner – If you’re betting on the outright winner of the FA Cup, you might be tempted by the high winner odds for some of the minnows in the competition. However, you should know that no teams from below level two have ever reached the final and non-league teams have never gone beyond the quarter-finals.
Researching your bets – Research is essential if you want to improve your chance of success when betting on soccer. Consider current form, key players, offensive and defensive records and the home advantage as well as performances during earlier rounds.
Considering schedules – An overlooked aspect of betting on the FA Cup is the factor that domestic season schedules can play into results. While you might expect the biggest teams to always win, they often rest key players due to focusing on the league of European competitions such as the Champions League . Bear this in mind when choosing your bets.
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