2004–05 FA Cup Calendar Calendar

| Round | Date_ | Matches | Clubs | Prize_money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Preliminary Round | 28 August 2004 | 73 | 661 → 588 | £500 |
| Preliminary Round | 4 September 2004 | 182 | 588 → 406 | £1,000 |
| First Qualifying Round | 18 September 2004 | 124 | 406 → 282 | £2,250 |
| Second Qualifying Round | 2 October 2004 | 84 | 282 → 198 | £3,750 |
| Third Qualifying Round | 16 October 2004 | 42 | 198 → 156 | £5,000 |
| Fourth Qualifying Round | 30 October 2004 | 32 | 156 → 124 | £10,000 |
| First Round Proper | 13 November 2004 | 40 | 124 → 84 | £16,000 |
| Second Round Proper | 4 December 2004 | 20 | 84 → 64 | £24,000 |
| Third Round Proper | 8 January 2005 | 32 | 64 → 32 | £40,000 |