The competition is open to any club down to Level 10 of the English football league system which meets the eligibility criteria. All clubs in the top four levels (the Premier League and the three divisions of the Football League) are automatically eligible. Clubs in the next six levels (non-league football) are also eligible provided they have played in either the FA Cup, FA Trophy or FA Vase competitions in the previous season. Newly formed clubs, such as F.C. United of Manchester in 2005–06 and also 2006–07, may not therefore play in the FA Cup in their first season. All clubs entering the competition must also have a suitable stadium. COUNT 5
QSN1 Is the competition open to anyone?  ANS1 The competition is open to any club down to Level 10 of the English football league system QSN2 Is there anyone automatically eligible?  ANS2 . All clubs in the top four levels (the Premier League and the three divisions of the Football League) are automatically eligible QSN3 Who else can play?  ANS3 Clubs in the next six levels (non-league football) are also eligible provided they have played in either the FA Cup, FA Trophy or FA Vase competitions QSN4 Can new clubs play too?  ANS4 Newly formed clubs, such as F.C. United of Manchester in 2005–06 and also 2006–07, may not therefore play in the FA Cup in their first season. QSN5 Do I need a stadium to compete?  ANS5 All clubs entering the competition must also have a suitable stadium.