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In 1863, the newly founded Football Association (the FA) published the Laws of the Game of Association Football, unifying the various different rules in use before then. On 20 July 1871, in the offices of The Sportsman newspaper, the FA Secretary C. W. Alcock proposed to the FA committee that "it is desirable that a Challenge Cup should be established in connection with the Association for which all clubs belonging to the Association should be invited to compete". The inaugural FA Cup tournament kicked off in November 1871. After thirteen games in all, Wanderers were crowned the winners in the final, on 16 March 1872. Wanderers retained the trophy the following year. The modern cup was beginning to be established by the 1888–89 season, when qualifying rounds were introduced.

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Q: When was the laws of the Game of Asscociation Football published?
A: 1863', '
Q: Who was the FA secretary in 1871?
A: C. W. Alcock', '
Q: When did the inaugural  FA cup tournament take place?
A: November 1871', '
Q: Who won the first and second cups? 
A: Wanderers were crowned the winners', '
Q: When was the modern cup established? 
A: modern cup was beginning to be established by the 1888–89 season,']
Following the 1914–15 edition, the competition was suspended due to the First World War, and didn't resume until 1919–20. The 1922–23 competition saw the first final to be played in the newly opened Wembley Stadium (known at the time as the Empire Stadium). Due to the outbreak of World War II, the competition wasn't played between the 1938–39 and 1945–46 editions. Due to the wartime breaks, the competition didn't celebrate its centenary year until 1980–81; fittingly the final featured a goal by Ricky Villa which was later voted the greatest goal ever scored at Wembley Stadium, but has since been replaced by Steven Gerrard.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Was competition suspended due to the first world war? 
A: competition was suspended due to the First World War', '
Q: what year did competition resume after world war 1?
A: 1919–20.', '
Q: When did Wembly stadium open? 
A: 1922–23', '
Q: What was Webly stadium called at that time? 
A: Empire Stadium', "
Q: When did the competition celebrate its centennial? 
A: didn't celebrate its centenary year until 1980–81"]
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.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Is the competition open to anyone? 
A: The competition is open to any club down to Level 10 of the English football league system', '
Q: Is there anyone automatically eligible? 
A: . All clubs in the top four levels (the Premier League and the three divisions of the Football League) are automatically eligible', '
Q: Who else can play? 
A: 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', '
Q: Can new clubs play too? 
A: 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.', '
Q: Do I need a stadium to compete? 
A: All clubs entering the competition must also have a suitable stadium.']
It is very rare for top clubs to miss the competition, although it can happen in exceptional circumstances. Defending holders Manchester United did not enter the 1999–2000 FA Cup, as they were already in the inaugural Club World Championship, with the club stating that entering both tournaments would overload their fixture schedule and make it more difficult to defend their Champions League and Premiership titles. The club claimed that they did not want to devalue the FA Cup by fielding a weaker side. The move benefited United as they received a two-week break and won the 1999–2000 league title by an 18-point margin, although they did not progress past the group stage of the Club World Championship. The withdrawal from the FA Cup, however, drew considerable criticism as this weakened the tournament's prestige and Sir Alex Ferguson later admitted his regret regarding their handling of the situation.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Does anyone ever miss a tournament? 
A: It is very rare for top clubs to miss the competition', '
Q: What clubs have missed the competition? 
A: Manchester United did not enter the 1999–2000 FA Cup,', '
Q: Why did they miss that competition? 
A: The club claimed that they did not want to devalue the FA Cup by fielding a weaker side.', "
Q: How did people feel about Manchester's decision? 
A: drew considerable criticism as this weakened the tournament's prestige", '
Q: Did the club later regret their choice? 
A: Sir Alex Ferguson later admitted his regret regarding their handling of the situation.']
Welsh sides that play in English leagues are eligible, although since the creation of the League of Wales there are only six clubs remaining: Cardiff City (the only non-English team to win the tournament, in 1927), Swansea City, Newport County, Wrexham, Merthyr Town and Colwyn Bay. In the early years other teams from Wales, Ireland and Scotland also took part in the competition, with Glasgow side Queen's Park losing the final to Blackburn Rovers in 1884 and 1885 before being barred from entering by the Scottish Football Association. In the 2013–14 season the first Channel Island club entered the competition when Guernsey F.C. competed for the first time.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: May Welsh clubs enter the competition? 
A: Welsh sides that play in English leagues are eligible,', '
Q: Has a Welsh team ever won a competition? 
A: Cardiff City (the only non-English team to win the tournament, in 1927)', '
Q: Have any other countries ever competed? 
A: other teams from Wales, Ireland and Scotland also took part in the competition,', "
Q: Why can't those countries compete? 
A: barred from entering by the Scottish Football Association.", '
Q: Has any other  country been allowed to enter the competition since? 
A: Channel Island club entered the competition when Guernsey F.C. competed for the first time.']
The number of entrants has increased greatly in recent years. In the 2004–05 season, 660 clubs entered the competition, beating the long-standing record of 656 from the 1921–22 season. In 2005–06 this increased to 674 entrants, in 2006–07 to 687, in 2007–08 to 731 clubs, and for the 2008–09 and 2009–10 competitions it reached 762. The number has varied slightly but remained roughly stable since then, with 759 clubs participating in 2010–11, a record 763 in 2011–12, 758 for 2012–13, 737 for 2013–14 and 736 for 2014–15. By comparison, the other major English domestic cup, the League Cup, involves only the 92 members of the Premier League and Football League.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Has the number of entrants stayed the same? 
A: The number of entrants has increased greatly in recent years', '
Q: How many clubs entered in 2004-05?
A: 660 clubs entered the competition', '
Q: How many clubs entered in 2005-06?
A: 674', '
Q: How many clubs entered in 2006-07?
A: 687', '
Q: How many clubs entered in 2007-08?
A: 731']
Beginning in August, the competition proceeds as a knockout tournament throughout, consisting of twelve rounds, a semi-final and then a final, in May. A system of byes ensures clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages. There is no seeding, the fixtures in each round being determined by a random draw. Prior to the semi-finals, fixtures ending in a tie are replayed once only. The first six rounds are qualifiers, with the draws organised on a regional basis. The next six rounds are the "proper" rounds where all clubs are in one draw.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: When is the final?
A: May', '
Q: When do clubs above 9 enter? 
A: clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages', '
Q: Is there seeding?
A: There is no seeding,', '
Q: What happens in the event of a tie?
A: fixtures ending in a tie are replayed once only', '
Q: What are the first 6 rounds? 
A: The first six rounds are qualifiers']
The final is normally held the Saturday after the Premier League season finishes in May. The only seasons in recent times when this pattern was not followed were 1999–2000, when most rounds were played a few weeks earlier than normal as an experiment, and 2010–11 and 2012–13 when the FA Cup Final was played before the Premier League season had finished, to allow Wembley Stadium to be ready for the UEFA Champions League final, as well as in 2011–12 to allow England time to prepare for that summer's European Championships.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: When does the final take place? 
A: The final is normally held the Saturday after the Premier League season finishes in May.', '
Q: Was there a time this was not the case? 
A: in recent times when this pattern was not followed were 1999–2000', '
Q: Why was that? 
A: most rounds were played a few weeks earlier than normal as an experiment', '
Q: Did that ever happen again? 
A: 2010–11 and 2012–13', '
Q: What happened during those years? 
A: the FA Cup Final was played before the Premier League season had finished, to allow Wembley Stadium to be ready for the UEFA Champions League final']
Until the 1990s further replays would be played until one team was victorious. Some ties took as many as six matches to settle; in their 1975 campaign, Fulham played a total of 12 games over six rounds, which remains the most games played by a team to reach a final. Replays were traditionally played three or four days after the original game, but from 1991–92 they were staged at least 10 days later on police advice. This led to penalty shoot-outs being introduced, the first of which came on 26 November 1991 when Rotherham United eliminated Scunthorpe United.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Do clubs replay each other?
A: Until the 1990s further replays would be played until one team was victorious.', '
Q: What is the most games played a team to reach the final?
A: 12 games over six rounds, which remains the most games played by a team to reach a final', '
Q: When are replays played?
A: . Replays were traditionally played three or four days after the original game, but from 1991–92 they were staged at least 10 days later on police advice.', '
Q: When was the first penalty kick?
A: penalty shoot-outs being introduced, the first of which came on 26 November 1991', '
Q: What clubs were playing during the first penalty?
A: Rotherham United eliminated Scunthorpe United.']
The FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League (formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 they entered the Cup Winners' Cup instead). This European place applies even if the team is relegated or is not in the English top flight. In the past, if the FA Cup winning team also qualified for the following season's Champions League or Europa League through their league position, then the losing FA Cup finalist was given the Europa League place instead. FA Cup winners enter the Europa League at the group stage. Losing finalists, if they entered the Europa League, began earlier, at the play-off or third qualifying round stage. From the 2015–16 UEFA Europa League season, however, UEFA will not allow the runners-up to qualify for the Europa League through the competition.

Questions and answers:
["
Q: What is the cup called now?
A: Cup Winners' Cup", '
Q: Does the loser of the cup gain anything?
A: the losing FA Cup finalist was given the Europa League place', '
Q: Did that used to have a different name?
A: formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998', '
Q: what about the FA Cup winner?
A: FA Cup winners enter the Europa League at the group stage.', "
Q: Do the FA Cup winners qualify for anything?
A: The FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League"]
The semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007). For the first decade of the competition, the Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue. In the period between this first decade and the reopening of Wembley, semi-finals were played at high-capacity neutral venues around England; usually the home grounds of teams not involved in that semi-final, chosen to be roughly equidistant between the two teams for fairness of travel. The top three most used venues in this period were Villa Park in Birmingham (55 times), Hillsborough in Sheffield (34 times) and Old Trafford in Manchester (23 times). The original Wembley Stadium was also used seven times for semi-final, between 1991 and 2000 (the last held there), but not always for fixtures featuring London teams. In 2005, both were held at the Millennium Stadium.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Where are the semi finals played?
A: e semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium', '
Q: Is there a name for the specific venue? 
A: Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue', '
Q: Where did the semi finals take place before then? 
A: semi-finals were played at high-capacity neutral venues around England', '
Q: What was the top most used venue?
A: Villa Park in Birmingham (55 times)', '
Q: Where was the cup held in 2005?
A: In 2005, both were held at the Millennium Stadium.']
In 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals to recoup debts in financing the new stadium. This was controversial, with the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London, as well as taking some of the prestige away from a Wembley final. In defending the move, the FA has also cited the extra capacity Wembley offers, although the 2013 fixture between Millwall and Wigan led to the unprecedented step of placing 6,000 tickets on sale to neutral fans after the game failed to sell out. A fan poll by The Guardian in 2013 found 86% opposition to Wembley semi-finals.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Where is the FA cup held today?
A: In 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals', '
Q: Why is it held at Webly Stadium? 
A: to recoup debts in financing the new stadium.', '
Q: Do the people of London agree with this action?
A: the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London', '
Q: Has the game ever fail to sell out? 
A: the 2013 fixture between Millwall and Wigan led to the unprecedented step of placing 6,000 tickets on sale to neutral fans after the game failed to sell out.', '
Q: Do people oppose of using the new Webly Stadium?
A: 86% opposition to Wembley semi-finals.']
The final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since it opened, in 2007. The rebuilding process meant that between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in Wales. Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium since it opened in 1923 (being originally named the Empire Stadium). One exception to this 78 year series of Empire Stadium finals (including five replays) was the 1970 replay between Leeds and Chelsea, held at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Where is the final played now? 
A: The final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium', '
Q: When did this stadium open? 
A: it opened, in 2007.', '
Q: Where was the FA cup held while this stadium was built? 
A: between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium', '
Q: Where is Millennium Stadium located? 
A: Cardiff in Wales', '
Q: Was it always held in Millennium Stadium? 
A: Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium']
In the 51 years prior to the Empire Stadium opening, the final (including 8 replays) was held in a variety of locations, predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace. It was played 22 times in the Oval (the inaugural competition in 1872, and then all but two times until 1892). After the Oval, Crystal Palace hosted 21 finals from 1895 to 1914, broken up by 4 four replays elsewhere. The other London venues were Stamford Bridge from 1920 to 1922 (the last three finals before the move to Empire Stadium); and Oxford University's Lillie Bridge in Fulham for the second ever final, in 1873. The other venues used sparingly in this period were all outside of London, as follows:

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Where do the majority of FA cup finals take place? 
A: predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace.', '
Q: How many times was the FA cup playing in the Oval ?
A: . It was played 22 times in the Oval', '
Q: What was the first year the Oval hosted the FA cup? 
A: 1872', '
Q: How many times has Crystal Palce hosted the FA cup? 
A: 21', '
Q: How many replays took place at the Oval? 
A: 8 replays']
The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. Under the 2015-16 rules, the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs. This followed approval two years previously for their use in the qualifying rounds only - if a team with a 3G pitch progressed to the competition proper, they had to switch their tie to the ground of another eligible entrant with a natural grass pitch. Having been strong proponents of the surface, the first match in the proper rounds to be played on a 3G surface was a televised first round replay at Maidstone United's Gallagher Stadium on 20 November 2015.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Is the use of artificial turf allowed? 
A: The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond.', '
Q: What is the required quality of the pitch? 
A: the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs.', '
Q: How many professional clubs are there? 
A: 92', '
Q: What happens if the pitch is not up to par? 
A: they had to switch their tie to the ground of another eligible entrant with a natural grass pitch.', "
Q: Where was the first #G surface game played? 
A: first match in the proper rounds to be played on a 3G surface was a televised first round replay at Maidstone United's Gallagher Stadium on 20 November 2015."]
The trophy comes in three parts - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base. There have been two designs of trophy in use, but five physical trophies have been presented. The original trophy, known as the "little tin idol", was 18 inches high and made by Martin, Hall & Co. It was stolen in 1895 and never recovered, and so was replaced by an exact replica, used until 1910. The FA decided to change the design after the 1909 winners, Manchester United, made their own replica, leading the FA to realise they did not own the copyright. This new, larger design was by Messers Fattorini and Sons, and was used from 1911. In order to preserve this original, from 1992 it was replaced by an exact replica, although this had to be replaced after just over two decades, after showing wear and tear from being handled more than in previous eras. This third replica, first used in 2014, was built heavier to withstand the increased handling. Of the four surviving trophies, only the 1895 replica has entered private ownership.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: How many parts does the trophy come in? 
A: The trophy comes in three parts', '
Q: What is the  parts of the trophy? 
A: - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base', '
Q: How many trophy designs have there bee? 
A: There have been two designs of trophy in use', '
Q: How many physical trophies have been presented? 
A: five physical trophies have been presented', '
Q: When was the first design changed? 
A: . The FA decided to change the design after the 1909 winners, Manchester United, made their own replica,']
The name of the winning team is engraved on the silver band around the base as soon as the final has finished, in order to be ready in time for the presentation ceremony. This means the engraver has just five minutes to perform a task which would take twenty under normal conditions, although time is saved by engraving the year on during the match, and sketching the presumed winner. During the final, the trophy wears is decorated with ribbons in the colours of both finalists, with the loser's ribbons being removed at the end of the game. Traditionally, at Wembley finals, the presentation is made at the Royal Box, with players, led by the captain, mounting a staircase to a gangway in front of the box and returning by a second staircase on the other side of the box. At Cardiff the presentation was made on a podium on the pitch.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Is the cup engraved for the winner? 
A: The name of the winning team is engraved on the silver band around the base', '
Q: When does the engraving take place? 
A: as soon as the final has finished, in order to be ready in time for the presentation ceremony.', '
Q: how long does the engraved have from start to finish? 
A: the engraver has just five minutes to perform a task which would take twenty under normal conditions,', "
Q: Is the trophy decorated? 
A: the trophy wears is decorated with ribbons in the colours of both finalists, with the loser's ribbons being removed at the end of the game.", '
Q: Where is he cup presentation made? 
A: , the presentation is made at the Royal Box']
The tradition of presenting the trophy immediately after the game did not start until the 1882 final; after the first final in 1872 the trophy was not presented to the winners, Wanderers, until a reception held four weeks later in the Pall Mall Restaurant in London. Under the original rules, the trophy was to be permanently presented to any club which won the competition three times, although when inaugural winners Wanderers achieved this feat by the 1876 final, the rules were changed by FA Secretary CW Alcock (who was also captain of Wanderers in their first victory).

Questions and answers:
['
Q: When did people start presenting the trophy after the game? 
A: The tradition of presenting the trophy immediately after the game did not start until the 1882 final', '
Q: when was the first trophy presented? 
A: the trophy was not presented to the winners, Wanderers, until a reception held four weeks later', '
Q: Where was the first trophy presented? 
A: the Pall Mall Restaurant in London', '
Q: What happens to multiple cup winners? 
A: the trophy was to be permanently presented to any club which won the competition three times,', '
Q: Did that ever happen? 
A: inaugural winners Wanderers achieved this feat by the 1876 final']