2019–20 FA Vase

The 2019–20 Buildbase FA Vase is the 46th season of the FA Vase, an annual football competition for teams playing below Step 4 of the English National League System. The competition is to be played with two qualifying rounds preceding the six proper rounds, semi-finals (played over two legs) and final to be played at Wembley Stadium. All first-leg ties until the semi-finals are played with extra time if level after 90 minutes – first-leg ties may also be resolved with penalties if both teams agree and notify the referee at least 45 minutes before kick-off, per rule 11a of the Rules of the Challenge Vase.[1]

2019–20 Buildbase FA Vase
Football Association Vase
Country England
 Wales
Defending championsChertsey Town
Top goal scorer(s)Jack Crago (10 goals)
2020–21 →

The competition was paused in March 2020, before the semi-finals, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The FA has stated its intention to complete the competition when semi-professional competitive football is again possible.[2]

Calendar

The calendar for the 2019–20 Buildbase FA Vase, as announced by The Football Association.[3]

Round Main Date Number of Fixtures Clubs Remaining New Entries This Round Losing Club Winning Club
First Round Qualifying31 August 2019268667 → 399536£175£550
Second Round Qualifying14 September 2019169399 → 23070£250£725
First Round Proper12 October 2019102230 → 12835£275£825
Second Round Proper2 November 201964128 → 6426£300£900
Third Round Proper30 November 20193264 → 320£375£1,125
Fourth Round Proper11 January 20201632 → 160£625£1,875
Fifth Round Proper8 February 2020816 → 80£750£2,250
Quarter-Finals29 February 202048 → 40£1,375£4,125
Semi-Finals21 and 28 March 202024 → 20£1,750£5,500
Final17 May 202012 → 10£20,000£30,000

First round qualifying

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Second Round Qualifying

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First Round Proper

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Second Round Proper

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Third Round Proper

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Fourth Round Proper

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Fifth Round Proper

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Quarter-Finals

Semi-Finals

Semi final fixtures were due to be played on 21 March and 28 March 2020, with the second leg going to extra time and penalties if required.

First leg

Bitton (9)vConsett (9)
Recreation Ground, Bitton

Corinthian (9)vHebburn Town (9)
Gay Dawn Farm, Hartley

Second leg

Consett (9)vBitton (9)
Belle View Stadium, Consett

Hebburn Town (9)vCorinthian (9)
Hebburn Sports & Social Ground, Hebburn

References

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