1905–06 FA Cup

Matches were scheduled to be played at the stadium of the team named first on the date specified for each round, which was always a Saturday. If scores were level after 90 minutes had been played, a replay would take place at the stadium of the second-named team later the same week. If the replayed match was drawn further replays would be held at neutral venues until a winner was determined. If scores were level after 90 minutes had been played in a replay, a 30-minute period of

The

Calendar

The format of the FA Cup for the season had a preliminary round, four qualifying rounds, four proper rounds, and the semi-finals and final.

First Round Proper

29 of the 40 clubs from the

To replace the missing

32 matches were scheduled to be played on 13 January 1906. Six matches were drawn and went to replays in the following midweek fixture, of which one went to a second replay the following week.

Second Round Proper

The 16 second round matches were played on 3 February 1906. Six matches were drawn, with the replays taking place in the following midweek fixture. One of these, the Brighton & Hove Albion v. Middlesbrough match, went to a second replay the following week.

Third Round Proper

The eight third round matches were scheduled for 24 February 1906. There was one replay, played in the following midweek fixture.

Fourth Round Proper

The four fourth round matches were scheduled for 10 March 1906. The Newcastle United v. Birmingham game was drawn, and replayed on 14 March.

Semi-finals

The semi-final matches were played on 31 March 1906. Everton and Newcastle United won and advanced to the final.

Everton

Newcastle United[2]

References

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