Format
As with the men's tournament, clubs from higher leagues do not have to enter the qualifying rounds or first rounds proper.
- entering at Fifth Round Proper (round of 16): FA WSL teams
- entering at Third Round Proper: FA Women's Premier League National Division
- entering at Second Round Proper: FA Women's Premier League North & South Divisions
- entering at Third Round Qualifying: Combination Leagues
All other clubs have to go through the preliminary round, first and second rounds qualifying, which are played on a geographical basis.
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