| Football Association Challenge Cup | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Arsenal's victory parade following their 12th title | |
| Tournament details | |
| Country | England Guernsey Wales |
| Dates | 16 August 2014 – 30 May 2015 |
| Teams | 736 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Arsenal(12th title) |
| Runners-up | Aston Villa |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 154 |
| Attendance | 2,099,192 (13,631 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Saido Berahino Paul Gallagher Jon Stead (5 goals each) |
| (Note: All statistics do not include qualifying play-offs) | |
The2014–15 FA Cup, also called the2014–15 FA Challenge Cup,[1] was the 134th occurrence of theFA Cup, the main domestic cup in English football and the oldest knockout competition in the world.[2] It was the first season when theBBC andBT Sport hosted televised matches, seven years after the BBC lost the rights toITV.[3] The 2014–15 season's Cup also marked the first time that3G (third generation) artificial pitches were allowed in all rounds of the competition, designed to lower costs for maintenance.[4] AfterQueens Park Rangers (the first English artificial pitch, from 1981 to 1988),Luton Town,Oldham Athletic andPreston North End trialled artificial pitches in the 1980s, they were made illegal in 1995.[4]
The defending champions werePremier League sideArsenal, who beatHull City 3–2 inthe previous final.[5] They retained the trophy after beatingAston Villa 4–0 in thefinal.[6]
The semi-finals took place atWembley Stadium, as they have since 2008, to offset the cost of the new stadium, despite protestations from some supporters.[7] The stadium also hosted the final.
The winner of the FA Cup earns automatic qualification to the2015–16 UEFA Europa League group stages. However, as Arsenal qualified for theUEFA Champions League via their league position,Southampton, the highest placed team in the2014–15 Premier League not already Europe-qualified took this Europa League place. In a change to Europa League rules, qualifying slots for national cup winners no longer pass to the runners-up if the winners have already qualified through their league.[8]
Notably,EFL Championship sideReading F.C. reached the semi-finals, for only the second time in their history.
| Round | Clubs remaining | Clubs involved | Winners from previous round | New entries this round | Leagues entering at this round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First round proper | 124 | 80 | 32 | 48 | EFL League One EFL League Two |
| Second round proper | 84 | 40 | 40 | none | none |
| Third round proper | 64 | 64 | 20 | 44 | Premier League EFL Championship |
| Fourth round proper | 32 | 32 | 32 | none | none |
| Fifth round proper | 16 | 16 | 16 | none | none |
| Quarter-finals | 8 | 8 | 8 | none | none |
| Semi-finals | 4 | 4 | 4 | none | none |
| Final | 2 | 2 | 2 | none | none |
All teams that entered the competition, but were not members of thePremier League orThe Football League, competed in the qualifying rounds to secure one of 32 places available in the first round proper.
The winners from the fourth qualifying round wereAFC Telford United,Grimsby Town,Norton United,Warrington Town,Lincoln City,Wrexham,AFC Fylde,Blyth Spartans,Gateshead,FC Halifax Town,Altrincham,Chester,Southport,Bristol Rovers,East Thurrock United,Forest Green Rovers,Dartford,Maidstone United,Gosport Borough,Weston-super-Mare,Dover Athletic,Braintree Town,Worcester City,Havant & Waterlooville,Concord Rangers,Basingstoke Town,Aldershot Town,Eastleigh,Bromley,Hemel Hempstead Town,Woking andBarnet.
Norton United, Warrington Town, Gosport Borough and Concord Rangers were appearing in the competition proper for the first time. Reconstituted clubs Chester and Maidstone United were also featuring in the first round for the first time in their own right, Chester since the dissolution ofChester City in 2010 and Maidstone United since theoriginal club of that name resigned from theFootball League and folded in 1992. Of the other qualifying clubs, Worcester City had last featured in the first round in2005-06, Weston-super-Mare had last done so in2003-04 and Hemel Hempstead Town had last done so back in1938-39 (when the club was still known asApsley).
The first round draw took place on 27 October 2014 at 19:00, atSt George's Park. A total of 80 teams competed, 32 of which had progressed from the fourth qualifying round and 48 fromLeague One andLeague Two of theFootball League. The lowest ranked sides in this round wereNorton United andWarrington Town, both of whom competed atlevel 8 of English football. However, Norton United would be evicted from their ground shortly after their match in this round and would fold at the end of the season.
| Premier League[a] | Championship[a] | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 / 20 | 24 / 24 | 24 / 24 | 24 / 24 | 32 / 32 | 124 / 124 |
| 7 November 2014 | Warrington Town (8) | 1–0 | Exeter City (4) | Warrington |
| 19:55 | Robinson 7' | Report | Stadium:Cantilever Park Attendance: 2,400 Referee:David Coote |
| 8 November 2014 | Yeovil Town (3) | 1–0 | Crawley Town (3) | Yeovil |
| 15:00 | Hiwula 7' | Report | Stadium:Huish Park Attendance: 2,355 Referee: Phil Gibbs |
| 8 November 2014 | York City (4) | 1–1 | AFC Wimbledon (4) | York |
| 15:00 | Hyde 8' | Report | Frampton 22' | Stadium:Bootham Crescent Attendance: 2,085 Referee: Mark Brown |
| 18 November 2014Replay | AFC Wimbledon (4) | 3–1 | York City (4) | Kingston upon Thames |
| 19:45 | Smith 71' Tubbs 81',90+1' | Report | Fletcher 5' | Stadium:Kingsmeadow Attendance: 2,048 Referee: Peter Bankes |
| 8 November 2014 | Walsall (3) | 2–2 | Shrewsbury Town (4) | Walsall |
| 15:00 | Bradshaw 56',90' | Report | Ellis 5' Collins 61' | Stadium:Bescot Stadium Attendance: 3,546 Referee: Darren Deadman |
| 18 November 2014Replay | Shrewsbury Town (4) | 1–0 | Walsall (3) | Shrewsbury |
| 19:45 | Lawrence 53' | Report | Stadium:New Meadow Attendance: 4,222 Referee: Darren Deadman |
| 8 November 2014 | Eastleigh (5) | 2–1 | Lincoln City (5) | Eastleigh |
| 15:00 | McAllister 9' Strevens 90' | Report | Sam-Yorke 73' | Stadium:Ten Acres Attendance: 873 Referee: Nick Kinseley |
| 8 November 2014 | Basingstoke Town (6) | 1–1 | AFC Telford United (5) | Basingstoke |
| 15:00 | Flood 50' | Report | McDonald 18' | Stadium:The Camrose Attendance: 1,251 Referee: Richard Martin |
| 18 November 2014Replay | AFC Telford United (5) | 2–1 | Basingstoke Town (6) | Telford |
| 19:45 | Parry 11' Gray 33' | Report | Soares 52' | Stadium:New Bucks Head Attendance: 1,006 Referee: Carl Berry |
| 8 November 2014 | Dagenham & Redbridge (4) | 0–0 | Southport (5) | Dagenham |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium:Victoria Road Attendance: 1,172 Referee: Keith Hill |
| 18 November 2014Replay | Southport (5) | 2–0 | Dagenham & Redbridge (4) | Southport |
| 19:45 | Marsden 50' Hattersley 58' (pen.) | Report | Stadium:Merseyrail Community Stadium Attendance: 1,472 Referee:Darren Drysdale |
| 8 November 2014 | Peterborough United (3) | 2–1 | Carlisle United (4) | Peterborough |
| 15:00 | Burgess 42',90' | Report | Asamoah 8' | Stadium:London Road Attendance: 3,168 Referee: Scott Mathieson |
| 8 November 2014 | Cheltenham Town (4) | 5–0 | Swindon Town (3) | Cheltenham |
| 15:00 | Harrison 10',53',84' Gornell 36'Richards 72' | Report | Stadium:Whaddon Road Attendance: 3,470 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 8 November 2014 | Bromley (6) | 3–4 | Dartford (5) | Bromley |
| 15:00 | Dennis 1' Ademola 58'Waldren 73' | Report | Harris 48' Hayes 57'E. Bradbrook 65'T. Bradbrook 81' | Stadium:Hayes Lane Attendance: 4,105 Referee: Steven Rushton |
| 8 November 2014 | Barnet (5) | 1–3 | Wycombe Wanderers (4) | Barnet |
| 15:00 | Akinde 3' | Report | Hayes 34' (pen.) Pierre 59'Wood 74' | Stadium:The Hive Stadium Attendance: 2,410 Referee: Oliver Langford |
| 8 November 2014 | Gillingham (3) | 1–2 | Bristol City (3) | Gillingham |
| 15:00 | Kedwell 81' (pen.) | Report | Cunningham 40' Emmanuel-Thomas 77' | Stadium:Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 2,654 Referee: Pat Miller |
| 8 November 2014 | Crewe Alexandra (3) | 0–0 | Sheffield United (3) | Crewe |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium:Gresty Road Attendance: 3,222 Referee: Mick Russell |
| 18 November 2014Replay | Sheffield United (3) | 2–0 | Crewe Alexandra (3) | Sheffield |
| 19:45 | Flynn 19',77' | Report | Stadium:Bramall Lane Attendance: 5,987 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 8 November 2014 | Grimsby Town (5) | 1–3 | Oxford United (4) | Cleethorpes |
| 15:00 | Pearson 80' | Report | Roberts 35',42' Rose 51' | Stadium:Blundell Park Attendance: 3,241 Referee:Chris Kavanagh |
| 8 November 2014 | Tranmere Rovers (4) | 1–0 | Bristol Rovers (5) | Tranmere |
| 15:00 | Power 54' (pen.) | Report | Stadium:Prenton Park Attendance: 3,559 Referee: Darren England |
| 8 November 2014 | Southend United (4) | 1–2 | Chester (5) | Southend |
| 15:00 | Corr 31' (pen.) | Report | Heneghan 5' Mahon 51' | Stadium:Roots Hall Attendance: 4,047 Referee: Graham Horwood |
| 8 November 2014 | Luton Town (4) | 4–2 | Newport County (4) | Luton |
| 15:00 | Guttridge 40' Benson 58'Miller 77'Howells 86' | Report | Klukowski 51' O'Connor 64' | Stadium:Kenilworth Road Attendance: 3,656 Referee: Chris Sarginson |
| 8 November 2014 | Bury (4) | 3–1 | Hemel Hempstead Town (6) | Bury |
| 15:00 | Tutte 16' Cameron 88'Nardiello 90' | Report | Potton 10' | Stadium:Gigg Lane Attendance: 2,944 Referee: Andy Haines |
| 8 November 2014 | Cambridge United (4) | 1–0 | Fleetwood Town (3) | Cambridge |
| 15:00 | Appiah 80' | Report | Stadium:Abbey Stadium Attendance: 2,870 Referee: Gary Sutton |
| 8 November 2014 | Northampton Town (4) | 0–0 | Rochdale (3) | Northampton |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium:Sixfields Stadium Attendance: 2,790 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
| 18 November 2014Replay | Rochdale (3) | 2–1 | Northampton Town (4) | Rochdale |
| 19:45 | Noble-Lazarus 85' Lancashire 90+4' | Report | Toney 4' | Stadium:Spotland Attendance: 1,717 Referee: Richard Clark |
| 8 November 2014 | Dover Athletic (5) | 1–0 | Morecambe (4) | River |
| 15:00 | Payne 45' | Report | Stadium:Crabble Athletic Ground Attendance: 1,609 Referee: Michael Bull |
| 8 November 2014 | Port Vale (3) | 3–4 | Milton Keynes Dons (3) | Burslem |
| 15:00 | Williamson 11' N'Guessan 44',85' | Report | Afobe 31',59' (pen.) Baker 40'Green 81' | Stadium:Vale Park Attendance: 4,120 Referee: Charles Breakspear |
| 8 November 2014 | Plymouth Argyle (4) | 2–0 | AFC Fylde (6) | Plymouth |
| 15:00 | Hartley 28' Morgan 69' | Report | Stadium:Home Park Attendance: 5,153 Referee: James Linington |
| 8 November 2014 | Barnsley (3) | 5–0 | Burton Albion (4) | Barnsley |
| 15:00 | Winnall 40',42',74' Hourihane 76'Cole 83' | Report | Stadium:Oakwell Attendance: 5,158 Referee: David Webb |
| 8 November 2014 | Hartlepool United (4) | 2–0 | East Thurrock United (7) | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Franks 32',86' | Report | Stadium:Victoria Park Attendance: 2,800 Referee: Ben Toner |
| 8 November 2014 | Oldham Athletic (3) | 1–0 | Leyton Orient (3) | Oldham |
| 15:00 | Jones 38' | Report | Stadium:Boundary Park Attendance: 3,034 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 9 November 2014 | FC Halifax Town (5) | 1–2 | Bradford City (3) | Halifax |
| 12:00 | Maynard 3' | Report | Stead 50' Morais 53' | Stadium:The Shay Attendance: 8,042 Referee: Andy D'Urso |
| 9 November 2014 | Coventry City (3) | 1–2 | Worcester City (6) | Coventry |
| 14:00 | Johnson 81' | Report | Geddes 41' (pen.),55' | Stadium:Ricoh Arena Attendance: 8,439 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 9 November 2014 | Braintree Town (5) | 0–6 | Chesterfield (3) | Braintree |
| 14:00 | Report | Doyle 20',90' O'Shea 30'Clucas 45'Roberts 53'Clerima 74' (o.g.) | Stadium:Cressing Road Attendance: 1,206 Referee: Brendan Malone |
| 9 November 2014 | Portsmouth (4) | 2–2 | Aldershot Town (5) | Portsmouth |
| 14:00 | Wallace 16' (pen.) Hollands 81' | Report | Roberts 45' Molesley 68' | Stadium:Fratton Park Attendance: 11,095 Referee: Paul Tierney |
| 19 November 2014Replay | Aldershot Town (5) | 1–0 | Portsmouth (4) | Aldershot |
| 19:45 | Molesley 81' | Report | Stadium:Electrical Services Stadium Attendance: 5,374 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
| 9 November 2014 | Wrexham (5) | 3–0 | Woking (5) | Wrexham |
| 14:00 | Ashton 19' York 36'Bishop 43' | Report | Stadium:Racecourse Ground Attendance: 2,253 Referee: Simon Bennett |
| 9 November 2014 | Blyth Spartans (7) | 4–1 | Altrincham (5) | Blyth |
| 14:00 | Dale 4' (pen.),86' Maguire 61',88' | Report | Perry 72' | Stadium:Croft Park Attendance: 1,763 Referee: Martin Coy |
| 9 November 2014 | Forest Green Rovers (5) | 0–2 | Scunthorpe United (3) | Nailsworth |
| 14:00 | Report | McSheffrey 20',60' | Stadium:The New Lawn Attendance: 1,791 Referee: Graham Scott |
| 9 November 2014 | Gosport Borough (6) | 3–6 | Colchester United (3) | Gosport |
| 14:00 | Bennett 39',53' Wort 90+3' | Report | Massey 14' Watt 21'Sears 26',78'Gilbey 45+1'Szmodics 90+2' | Stadium:Privett Park Attendance: 2,013 Referee: Lee Collins |
| 9 November 2014 | Norton United (8) | 0–4 | Gateshead (5) | Stoke-on-Trent |
| 14:00 | Report | Rodman 11' Ramshaw 39',43',74' | Stadium:Norton Cricket Club & MW Institute Attendance: 1,762 Referee: Lee Swabey |
| 9 November 2014 | Stevenage (4) | 0–0 | Maidstone United (7) | Stevenage |
| 14:00 | Report | Stadium:Broadhall Way Attendance: 2,935 Referee: Brett Huxtable |
| 20 November 2014Replay | Maidstone United (7) | 2–1 | Stevenage (4) | Maidstone |
| 19:45 | Collin 2',87' | Report | Charles 47' | Stadium:Gallagher Stadium Attendance: 2,226 Referee: Simon Hooper |
| 9 November 2014 | Notts County (3) | 0–0 | Accrington Stanley (4) | Nottingham |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium:Meadow Lane Attendance: 3,661 Referee:Darren Bond |
| 18 November 2014Replay | Accrington Stanley (4) | 2–1 | Notts County (3) | Accrington |
| 19:45 | Joyce 45' Carver 49' | Report | Murray 12' | Stadium:Crown Ground Attendance: 1,026 Referee: Eddie Ilderton |
| 10 November 2014 | Havant & Waterlooville (6) | 0–3 | Preston North End (3) | Havant |
| 20:00 | Report | Robinson 7',30',81' (pen.) | Stadium:West Leigh Park Attendance: 2,382 Referee: Stephen Martin |
| 18 November 2014 | Weston-super-Mare (6) | 1–4 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | Weston-super-Mare |
| 19:45 | Monelle 90+3' | Report | Main 16',36' Coppinger 45+1'Wellens 64' | Stadium:Woodspring Stadium Attendance: 2,949 Referee: Tim Robinson |
| 18 November 2014 | Mansfield Town (4) | 1–1 | Concord Rangers (6) | Mansfield |
| 19:45 | Glozier 17' (o.g.) | Report | Chiedozie 18' | Stadium:Field Mill Attendance: 2,023 Referee: Kevin Wright |
| 25 November 2014Replay | Concord Rangers (6) | 0–1 | Mansfield Town (4) | Canvey Island |
| 19:45 | Report | Palmer 61' | Stadium:The Aspect Arena Attendance: 1,537 Referee: Andy Davies |
The second round draw took place on 10 November 2014 at 19:00, at theNational Football Museum. A total of forty teams competed, all of which had progressed from the first round. The lowest ranked side in this round wasWarrington Town, who competed atlevel 8 of English football.Chesterfield initially faced expulsion from the tournament after fielding an ineligible player,[9] but were required to play their second round fixture against Milton Keynes Dons again.[10]
Scunthorpe United's penalty win overWorcester City set a new competition record for most penalty kicks taken with 32.[11]
| Premier League[a] | Championship[a] | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 / 20 | 24 / 24 | 14 / 24 | 13 / 24 | 13 / 32 | 84 / 124 |
| 5 December 2014 | Hartlepool United (4) | 1–2 | Blyth Spartans (7) | Hartlepool |
| 19:55 | Franks 31' | Report | Turnbull 56' Rivers 90' | Stadium:Victoria Park Attendance: 3,735 Referee: Andrew Madley |
| 6 December 2014 | Oxford United (4) | 2–2 | Tranmere Rovers (4) | Oxford |
| 15:00 | Barnett 59',64' | Report | Stockton 33' Koumas 76' | Stadium:Kassam Stadium Attendance: 4,681 Referee: Mark Haywood |
| 16 December 2014Replay | Tranmere Rovers (4) | 2–1 | Oxford United (4) | Birkenhead |
| 19:45 | Odejayi 36' Power 76' | Report | Potter 29' | Stadium:Prenton Park Attendance: 3,296 Referee: Mick Russell |
| 6 December 2014 | Bury (4) | 1–1 | Luton Town (4) | Bury |
| 15:00 | Nardiello 90' | Report | Cullen 51' | Stadium:Gigg Lane Attendance: 2,790 Referee: Nigel Miller |
| 16 December 2014Replay | Luton Town (4) | 1–0 | Bury (4) | Luton |
| 19:45 | Rooney 48' | Report | Stadium:Kenilworth Road Attendance: 2,923 Referee: Oliver Langford |
| 6 December 2014 | Accrington Stanley (4) | 1–1 | Yeovil Town (3) | Accrington |
| 15:00 | Aldred 64' | Report | Clarke 30' | Stadium:Crown Ground Attendance: 1,440 Referee: Sebastian Stockbridge |
| 16 December 2014Replay | Yeovil Town (3) | 2–0 | Accrington Stanley (4) | Yeovil |
| 19:45 | Gillett 84' Moore 88' | Report | Stadium:Huish Park Attendance: 6,373 Referee: James Linington |
| 6 December 2014 | Milton Keynes Dons (3) | Void[note 1][12] | Chesterfield (3)* | Milton Keynes |
| 15:00 | Report | Gnanduillet 53' | Stadium:Stadium mk Attendance: 5,591 Referee:Keith Stroud |
| 2 January 2015Replay | Milton Keynes Dons (3) | 0–1 | Chesterfield (3) | Milton Keynes |
| 19:45 | Report | Roberts 43' | Stadium:Stadium mk Attendance: 8,040 Referee: Stephen Martin |
| 6 December 2014 | Oldham Athletic (3) | 0–1 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | Oldham |
| 15:00 | Report | Kusunga 86' (o.g.) | Stadium:Boundary Park Attendance: 3,242 Referee: Lee Collins |
| 6 December 2014 | Preston North End (3) | 1–0 | Shrewsbury Town (4) | Preston |
| 15:00 | Huntington 19' | Report | Stadium:Deepdale Attendance: 6,011 Referee: David Webb |
| 6 December 2014 | Sheffield United (3) | 3–0 | Plymouth Argyle (4) | Sheffield |
| 15:00 | Baxter 55' (pen.),62' (pen.) McNulty 90' | Report | Stadium:Bramall Lane Attendance: 7,348 Referee: Gary Sutton |
| 6 December 2014 | Cambridge United (4) | 2–2 | Mansfield Town (4) | Cambridge |
| 15:00 | Chadwick 10' Appiah 90' | Report | Bingham 3' Champion 81' (o.g.) | Stadium:Abbey Stadium Attendance: 3,869 Referee:Darren Bond |
| 16 December 2014Replay | Mansfield Town (4) | 0–1 | Cambridge United (4) | Mansfield |
| 19:45 | Report | Kaikai 10' | Stadium:Field Mill Attendance: 1,920 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 6 December 2014 | Wrexham (5) | 3–1 | Maidstone United (7) | Wrexham |
| 17:30 | Smith 19' Bishop 57' (pen.),87' | Report | Flisher 63' | Stadium:Racecourse Ground Attendance: 3,093 Referee: Scott Mathieson |
| 7 December 2014 | Gateshead (5) | 2–0 | Warrington Town (8) | Gateshead |
| 12:00 | Pattison 8' Wright 90+1' | Report | Stadium:Gateshead International Stadium Attendance: 2,874 Referee: James Adcock |
| 7 December 2014 | Scunthorpe United (3) | 1–1 | Worcester City (6) | Scunthorpe |
| 14:00 | Madden 35' | Report | Nti 46' | Stadium:Glanford Park Attendance: 5,606 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
| 17 December 2014Replay | Worcester City (6) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (13–14p) | Scunthorpe United (3) | Kidderminster |
| 19:45 | Geddes 69' | Report | Madden 45+2' | Stadium:Aggborough Attendance: 4,339 Referee:Andy D'Urso |
| Penalties | ||||
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| 7 December 2014 | Southport (5) | 2–1 | Eastleigh (5) | Southport |
| 14:00 | Brodie 45' Evans 71' | Report | Constable 41' | Stadium:Merseyrail Community Stadium Attendance: 2,169 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 7 December 2014 | Barnsley (3) | 0–0 | Chester (5) | Barnsley |
| 14:00 | Report | Stadium:Oakwell Attendance: 7,227 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 16 December 2014Replay | Chester (5) | 0–3 | Barnsley (3) | Chester |
| 19:45 | Report | Hemmings 16' Jennings 63',88' | Stadium:Deva Stadium Attendance: 3,534 Referee: Keith Hill |
| 7 December 2014 | Bradford City (3) | 4–1 | Dartford (5) | Bradford |
| 14:00 | Clarke 10' Stead 31'Morais 58'Yeates 59' | Report | Noble 64' | Stadium:Coral Windows Stadium Attendance: 5,373 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
| 7 December 2014 | Cheltenham Town (4) | 0–1 | Dover Athletic (5) | Cheltenham |
| 14:00 | Report | Essam 83' | Stadium:Whaddon Road Attendance: 3,552 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
| 7 December 2014 | Bristol City (3) | 1–0 | AFC Telford United (5) | Bristol |
| 14:00 | Agard 90' | Report | Stadium:Ashton Gate Attendance: 6,678 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
| 7 December 2014 | Aldershot Town (5) | 0–0 | Rochdale (3) | Aldershot |
| 14:00 | Report | Stadium:Electrical Services Stadium Attendance: 3,143 Referee: Philip Gibbs |
| 16 December 2014Replay | Rochdale (3) | 4–1 | Aldershot Town (5) | Rochdale |
| 19:45 | Done 31',81',88' Vincenti 75' | Report | Fitchett 73' | Stadium:Spotland Stadium Attendance: 2,077 Referee: Mark Brown |
| 7 December 2014 | Wycombe Wanderers (4) | 0–1 | AFC Wimbledon (4) | High Wycombe |
| 14:00 | Report | Rigg 56' | Stadium:Adams Park Attendance: 3,196 Referee:Chris Kavanagh |
| 7 December 2014 | Colchester United (3) | 1–0 | Peterborough United (3) | Colchester |
| 16:30 | Moncur 90+1' | Report | Stadium:Colchester Community Stadium Attendance: 2,905 Referee: Tony Harrington |
The third round draw took place on 8 December 2014 at 19:00, atThe Deep inHull, and was broadcast live onBBC Two.[13] A total of 64 teams competed, 20 of which had progressed from the second round and 44 clubs from thePremier League andFootball League Championship. The lowest ranked side in this round wasBlyth Spartans, who compete atlevel 7 of English football.
| Premier League | Championship | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 / 20 | 24 / 24 | 11 / 24 | 4 / 24 | 5 / 32 | 64 / 124 |
| 2 January 2015 | Cardiff City (2) | 3–1 | Colchester United (3) | Cardiff |
| 19:45 | Ralls 34' Harris 53'Jones 60' | Report | Sears 74' | Stadium:Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 4,194 Referee: James Linington |
| 3 January 2015 | Charlton Athletic (2) | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | Charlton |
| 15:00 | Guðmundsson 55' | Report | Taylor 4',59' | Stadium:The Valley Attendance: 8,727 Referee:Keith Stroud |
| 3 January 2015 | Rochdale (3) | 1–0 | Nottingham Forest (2) | Rochdale |
| 15:00 | Vincenti 12' (pen.) | Report | Stadium:Spotland Stadium Attendance: 6,791 Referee: Gary Sutton |
| 3 January 2015 | West Bromwich Albion (1) | 7–0 | Gateshead (5) | West Bromwich |
| 15:00 | Berahino 42',46',53',90+2' Anichebe 45'Brunt 55'Morrison 79' | Report | Stadium:The Hawthorns Attendance: 16,593 Referee: Andrew Madley |
| 3 January 2015 | Blyth Spartans (7) | 2–3 | Birmingham City (2) | Blyth |
| 15:00 | Dale 35',41' | Report | Novak 52' Thomas 55',58' | Stadium:Croft Park Attendance: 3,644 Referee:Mike Jones |
| 3 January 2015 | Rotherham United (2) | 1–5 | AFC Bournemouth (2) | Rotherham |
| 15:00 | Brindley 10' | Report | MacDonald 44' Stanislas 58'Fraser 63'Kermorgant 67',71' | Stadium:New York Stadium Attendance: 5,875 Referee:Neil Swarbrick |
| 3 January 2015 | Huddersfield Town (2) | 0–1 | Reading (2) | Huddersfield |
| 15:00 | Report | Blackman 69' | Stadium:John Smith's Stadium Attendance: 7,980 Referee: Phil Gibbs |
| 3 January 2015 | Tranmere Rovers (4) | 2–6 | Swansea City (1) | Birkenhead |
| 15:00 | Power 70' Stockton 82' | Report | Dyer 34' Carroll 49'Barrow 58'Gomis 77',90+4'Routledge 85' | Stadium:Prenton Park Attendance: 10,007 Referee: Paul Tierney |
| 3 January 2015 | Bolton Wanderers (2) | 1–0 | Wigan Athletic (2) | Bolton |
| 15:00 | Clough 76' | Report | Stadium:Macron Stadium Attendance: 16,788 Referee:Phil Dowd |
| 3 January 2015 | Millwall (2) | 3–3 | Bradford City (3) | Bermondsey |
| 15:00 | McDonald 36' Fuller 66',83' | Report | Knott 6',76' Nelson 70' (o.g.) | Stadium:The Den Attendance: 5,470 Referee: David Webb |
| 14 January 2015Replay | Bradford City (3) | 4–0 | Millwall (2) | Bradford |
| 19:45 | Hanson 8' Stead 17'Halliday 39'Knott 57' | Report | Stadium:Coral Windows Stadium Attendance: 11,859 Referee: James Adcock |
| 3 January 2015 | Derby County (2) | 1–0 | Southport (5) | Derby |
| 15:00 | Martin 90+3' (pen.) | Report | Stadium:Pride Park Stadium Attendance: 20,201 Referee: Graham Scott |
| 3 January 2015 | Brentford (2) | 0–2 | Brighton & Hove Albion (2) | Brentford |
| 15:00 | Report | Dunk 88' O'Grady 90+3' | Stadium:Griffin Park Attendance: 8,542 Referee: David Coote |
| 3 January 2015 | Fulham (2) | 0–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers (2) | Fulham |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium:Craven Cottage Attendance: 11,879 Referee:Lee Probert |
| 13 January 2015Replay | Wolverhampton Wanderers (2) | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (3–5p) | Fulham (2) | Wolverhampton |
| 19:45 | Edwards 71',109' Van La Parra 73' | Report | Woodrow 27',76' McCormack 120+2' (pen.) | Stadium:Molineux Stadium Attendance: 8,148 Referee:David Coote |
| Penalties | ||||
| Edwards Doherty Evans Clarke | McCormackWoodrowStafylidisRobertsRodallega | |||
| 3 January 2015 | Leicester City (1) | 1–0 | Newcastle United (1) | Leicester |
| 15:00 | Ulloa 39' | Report | Stadium:King Power Stadium Attendance: 23,212 Referee:Lee Mason |
| 3 January 2015 | Cambridge United (4) | 2–1 | Luton Town (4) | Cambridge |
| 15:00 | Simpson 27' Donaldson 66' | Report | Harriman 74' | Stadium:Abbey Stadium Attendance: 7,063 Referee: Tony Harrington |
| 3 January 2015 | Barnsley (3) | 0–2 | Middlesbrough (2) | Barnsley |
| 15:00 | Report | Vossen 48' Ayala 84' | Stadium:Oakwell Attendance: 9,473 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
| 3 January 2015 | Preston North End (3) | 2–0 | Norwich City (2) | Preston |
| 15:00 | Gallagher 71',84' | Report | Stadium:Deepdale Attendance: 9,807 Referee:Stuart Attwell |
| 3 January 2015 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | 1–1 | Bristol City (3) | Doncaster |
| 15:00 | McCullough 50' | Report | M. Smith 75' | Stadium:Keepmoat Stadium Attendance: 5,671 Referee: Scott Duncan |
| 13 January 2015Replay | Bristol City (3) | 2–0 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | Bristol |
| 19:45 | Emmanuel-Thomas 36',79' | Report | Stadium:Ashton Gate Stadium Attendance: 6,951 Referee:Darren Bond |
| 4 January 2015 | Dover Athletic (5) | 0–4 | Crystal Palace (1) | River |
| 13:00 | Report | Dann 10',34' Gayle 68'Doyle 87' | Stadium:Crabble Athletic Ground Attendance: 5,645 Referee:Andre Marriner |
| 4 January 2015 | Sunderland (1) | 1–0 | Leeds United (2) | Sunderland |
| 13:00 | Van Aanholt 33' | Report | Stadium:Stadium of Light Attendance: 30,302 Referee:Mike Dean |
| 4 January 2015 | Queens Park Rangers (1) | 0–3 | Sheffield United (3) | Shepherd's Bush |
| 13:00 | Report | McNulty 36' Campbell-Ryce 49',90+4' | Stadium:Loftus Road Attendance: 12,972 Referee:Mark Clattenburg |
| 4 January 2015 | Aston Villa (1) | 1–0 | Blackpool (2) | Birmingham |
| 15:00 | Benteke 88' | Report | Stadium:Villa Park Attendance: 21,837 Referee:Chris Foy |
| 4 January 2015 | Manchester City (1) | 2–1 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | Manchester |
| 15:00 | Milner 66',90+1' | Report | Nuhiu 14' | Stadium:Etihad Stadium Attendance: 44,309 Referee:Michael Oliver |
| 4 January 2015 | Southampton (1) | 1–1 | Ipswich Town (2) | Southampton |
| 15:00 | Schneiderlin 33' | Report | Ambrose 19' | Stadium:St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 31,201 Referee:Martin Atkinson |
| 14 January 2015Replay | Ipswich Town (2) | 0–1 | Southampton (1) | Ipswich |
| 19:55 | Report | Long 19' | Stadium:Portman Road Attendance: 27,933 Referee: Graham Scott |
| 4 January 2015 | Stoke City (1) | 3–1 | Wrexham (5) | Stoke-on-Trent |
| 15:00 | Arnautović 80' Ireland 88',90+3' | Report | Carrington 73' | Stadium:Britannia Stadium Attendance: 19,423 Referee: Simon Hooper |
| 4 January 2015 | Yeovil Town (3) | 0–2 | Manchester United (1) | Yeovil |
| 15:30 | Report | Herrera 64' Di María 90' | Stadium:Huish Park Attendance: 9,264 Referee:Craig Pawson |
| 4 January 2015 | Chelsea (1) | 3–0 | Watford (2) | Fulham |
| 16:00 | Willian 58' Rémy 70'Zouma 72' | Report | Stadium:Stamford Bridge Attendance: 41,010 Referee:Kevin Friend |
| 4 January 2015 | Arsenal (1) | 2–0 | Hull City (1) | Holloway |
| 17:30 | Mertesacker 20' Sánchez 82' | Report | Stadium:Emirates Stadium Attendance: 59,439 Referee:Robert Madley |
| 5 January 2015 | Burnley (1) | 1–1 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | Burnley |
| 19:45 | Vokes 73' | Report | Chadli 56' | Stadium:Turf Moor Attendance: 9,348 Referee:Roger East |
| 14 January 2015Replay | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | 4–2 | Burnley (1) | Tottenham |
| 20:00 | Paulinho 10' Capoue 45+2'Chiricheș 49'Rose 52' | Report | Sordell 3' Wallace 8' | Stadium:White Hart Lane Attendance: 24,367 Referee:Craig Pawson |
| 5 January 2015 | AFC Wimbledon (4) | 1–2 | Liverpool (1) | Kingston upon Thames |
| 19:55 | Akinfenwa 36' | Report | Gerrard 12',62' | Stadium:Kingsmeadow Attendance: 4,784 Referee:Jonathan Moss |
| 6 January 2015 | Everton (1) | 1–1 | West Ham United (1) | Liverpool |
| 19:45 | Lukaku 90+1' | Report | Collins 56' | Stadium:Goodison Park Attendance: 22,236 Referee:Anthony Taylor |
| 13 January 2015Replay | West Ham United (1) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (9–8p) | Everton (1) | Upton Park |
| 19:45 | Valencia 51' Cole 113' | Report | Mirallas 82' Lukaku 97' | Stadium:Boleyn Ground Attendance: 25,301 Referee:Neil Swarbrick |
| Penalties | ||||
| Noble Nolan Carroll Cresswell Downing Cole Valencia Amalfitano Jenkinson Adrián | MirallasNaismithLukakuBainesOviedoBarryStonesJagielkaColemanRobles | |||
| 6 January 2015 | Scunthorpe United (3) | 2–2 | Chesterfield (3) | Scunthorpe |
| 19:45 | Davey 18' Taylor 44' | Report | Doyle 71' (pen.) O'Shea 85' | Stadium:Glanford Park Attendance: 4,307 Referee: Mark Haywood |
| 13 January 2015Replay | Chesterfield (3) | 2–0 (a.e.t.) | Scunthorpe United (3) | Chesterfield |
| 19:45 | Clucas 105',116' | Report | Stadium:Proact Stadium Attendance: 6,815 Referee: Keith Hill |
The fourth round draw took place on 5 January 2015 at 19:30, in the clubhouse ofAFC Wimbledon atKingsmeadow,Kingston upon Thames, and was broadcast live onBBC One.[14][15][16] In the draw the title holdersArsenal drew a trip to Brighton againstBrighton & Hove Albion while the lowest ranked side in this round,Cambridge United (who compete atlevel 4 of English football) drewPremier League clubManchester United.[17] A total of 32 teams competed, all of which had progressed from the third round.
| Premier League | Championship | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 / 20 | 10 / 24 | 6 / 24 | 1 / 24 | 0 / 32 | 32 / 124 |
| 23 January 2015 | Cambridge United (4) | 0–0 | Manchester United (1) | Cambridge |
| 19:55 | Report | Stadium:Abbey Stadium Attendance: 7,987 Referee:Chris Foy |
| 3 February 2015Replay | Manchester United (1) | 3–0 | Cambridge United (4) | Manchester |
| 19:45 | Mata 25' Rojo 32'Wilson 73' | Report | Stadium:Old Trafford Attendance: 74,511 Referee:Jonathan Moss |
| 24 January 2015 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | 3–1 | Swansea City (1) | Blackburn |
| 12:45 | Taylor 23' Gestede 78'Conway 89' | Report | Sigurðsson 21' | Stadium:Ewood Park Attendance: 5,928 Referee:Craig Pawson |
| 24 January 2015 | Southampton (1) | 2–3 | Crystal Palace (1) | Southampton |
| 15:00 | Pellè 9' Dann 16' (o.g.) | Report | Chamakh 11',39' Sanogo 21' | Stadium:St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 31,320 Referee:Jonathan Moss |
| 24 January 2015 | Chelsea (1) | 2–4 | Bradford City (3) | Fulham |
| 15:00 | Cahill 21' Ramires 38' | Report | Stead 41' Morais 75'Halliday 82'Yeates 90+4' | Stadium:Stamford Bridge Attendance: 41,014 Referee:Andre Marriner |
| 24 January 2015 | Derby County (2) | 2–0 | Chesterfield (3) | Derby |
| 15:00 | Bent 20' Hughes 82' | Report | Stadium:iPro Stadium Attendance: 28,392 Referee: David Webb |
| 24 January 2015 | Preston North End (3) | 1–1 | Sheffield United (3) | Preston |
| 15:00 | Gallagher 19' | Report | De Girolamo 68' | Stadium:Deepdale Attendance: 10,770 Referee:Keith Stroud |
| 3 February 2015Replay | Sheffield United (3) | 1–3 | Preston North End (3) | Sheffield |
| 19:45 | Murphy 38' | Report | Gallagher 63',73' (pen.) Huntington 69' | Stadium:Bramall Lane Attendance: 13,161 Referee:Lee Probert |
| 24 January 2015 | Birmingham City (2) | 1–2 | West Bromwich Albion (1) | Birmingham |
| 15:00 | Grounds 45+1' | Report | Anichebe 25',35' | Stadium:St Andrew's Attendance: 28,438 Referee:Mark Clattenburg |
| 24 January 2015 | Cardiff City (2) | 1–2 | Reading (2) | Cardiff |
| 15:00 | Jones 25' | Report | Norwood 64' Robson-Kanu 88' | Stadium:Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 11,750 Referee:Lee Probert |
| 24 January 2015 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | 1–2 | Leicester City (1) | Tottenham |
| 15:00 | Townsend 19' (pen.) | Report | Ulloa 83' Schlupp 90+2' | Stadium:White Hart Lane Attendance: 35,548 Referee:Robert Madley |
| 24 January 2015 | Sunderland (1) | 0–0 | Fulham (2) | Sunderland |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium:Stadium of Light Attendance: 22,961 Referee:Anthony Taylor |
| 3 February 2015Replay | Fulham (2) | 1–3 | Sunderland (1) | Fulham |
| 19:45 | Rodallega 28' | Report | Bettinelli 61' (o.g.) Álvarez 75'Gómez 90+3' (pen.) | Stadium:Craven Cottage Attendance: 14,777 Referee:Paul Tierney |
| 24 January 2015 | Manchester City (1) | 0–2 | Middlesbrough (2) | Manchester |
| 15:00 | Report | Bamford 53' Kike 90+3' | Stadium:Etihad Stadium Attendance: 44,836 Referee:Phil Dowd |
| 24 January 2015 | Liverpool (1) | 0–0 | Bolton Wanderers (2) | Liverpool |
| 17:30 | Report | Stadium:Anfield Attendance: 43,847 Referee:Kevin Friend |
| 4 February 2015Replay | Bolton Wanderers (2) | 1–2 | Liverpool (1) | Bolton |
| 19:45 | Guðjohnsen 59' (pen.) | Report | Sterling 86' Coutinho 90' | Stadium:Macron Stadium Attendance: 22,171 Referee:Roger East |
| 25 January 2015 | Bristol City (3) | 0–1[note 2] | West Ham United (1) | Bristol |
| 14:00 | Report | Sakho 81' | Stadium:Ashton Gate Attendance: 12,682 Referee:Lee Mason |
| 25 January 2015 | Aston Villa (1) | 2–1 | AFC Bournemouth (2) | Birmingham |
| 15:00 | Gil 51' Weimann 71' | Report | Wilson 90+3' | Stadium:Villa Park Attendance: 27,415 Referee:Mike Dean |
| 25 January 2015 | Brighton & Hove Albion (2) | 2–3 | Arsenal (1) | Brighton |
| 16:00 | O'Grady 50' Baldock 75' | Report | Walcott 2' Özil 24'Rosický 59' | Stadium:Falmer Stadium Attendance: 30,278 Referee:Michael Oliver |
| 26 January 2015 | Rochdale (3) | 1–4 | Stoke City (1) | Rochdale |
| 20:00 | Bennett 78' | Report | Krkić 4' Ireland 52'Moses 61'Walters 90+3' | Stadium:Spotland Stadium Attendance: 7,443 Referee:Martin Atkinson |
The fifth round draw took place on 26 January 2015 at 19:20 onThe One Show, which was broadcast live onBBC One, and the matches took place between 14 and 16 February 2015.[19] In the draw, title holdersArsenal drewMiddlesbrough (who eliminatedManchester City in fourth round) andBradford City (who eliminatedChelsea in fourth round) were rewarded a home tie againstSunderland.[20] The lowest ranked sides in this round wereBradford City andPreston North End (who competed atlevel 3 of English football)
| Premier League | Championship | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 / 20 | 4 / 24 | 2 / 24 | 0 / 24 | 0 / 32 | 16 / 124 |
| 14 February 2015 | West Bromwich Albion (1) | 4–0 | West Ham United (1) | West Bromwich |
| 12:45 | Ideye 20',57' Morrison 42'Berahino 72' | Report | Stadium:The Hawthorns Attendance: 19,956 Referee:Martin Atkinson |
| 14 February 2015 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | 4–1 | Stoke City (1) | Blackburn |
| 15:00 | King 36',50',55' Gestede 45+7' (pen.) | Report | Crouch 10' | Stadium:Ewood Park Attendance: 13,934 Referee:Anthony Taylor |
| 14 February 2015 | Derby County (2) | 1–2 | Reading (2) | Derby |
| 15:00 | Bent 61' | Report | Robson-Kanu 53' Yakubu 82' | Stadium:iPro Stadium Attendance: 21,337 Referee:Craig Pawson |
| 14 February 2015 | Crystal Palace (1) | 1–2 | Liverpool (1) | Selhurst |
| 17:30 | Campbell 15' | Report | Sturridge 49' Lallana 58' | Stadium:Selhurst Park Attendance: 20,391 Referee:Robert Madley |
| 15 February 2015 | Aston Villa (1) | 2–1 | Leicester City (1) | Birmingham |
| 12:30 | Bacuna 68' Sinclair 89' | Report | Kramarić 90+1' | Stadium:Villa Park Attendance: 28,098 Referee:Mark Clattenburg |
| 15 February 2015 | Bradford City (3) | 2–0 | Sunderland (1) | Bradford |
| 14:30 | O'Shea 3' (o.g.) Stead 61' | Report | Stadium:Coral Windows Stadium Attendance: 24,021 Referee:Kevin Friend |
| 15 February 2015 | Arsenal (1) | 2–0 | Middlesbrough (2) | Holloway |
| 16:00 | Giroud 27',29' | Report | Stadium:Emirates Stadium Attendance: 59,823 Referee:Mike Dean |
| 16 February 2015 | Preston North End (3) | 1–3 | Manchester United (1) | Preston |
| 19:45 | Laird 47' | Report | Herrera 65' Fellaini 72'Rooney 88' (pen.) | Stadium:Deepdale Attendance: 21,348 Referee:Phil Dowd |
The sixth round draw took place on 16 February 2015 at 19:35 onBBC One,[21] and the regular matches were played between 7 and 9 March. The lowest ranked side in this round wereBradford City (who competed atlevel 3 of English football).[22]
| Premier League | Championship | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 / 20 | 2 / 24 | 1 / 24 | 0 / 24 | 0 / 32 | 8 / 124 |
| 7 March 2015 | Bradford City (3) | 0–0 | Reading (2) | Bradford |
| 12:45GMT | Report | Stadium:Coral Windows Stadium Attendance: 24,321 Referee:Neil Swarbrick |
| 16 March 2015Replay | Reading (2) | 3–0 | Bradford City (3) | Reading |
| 19:45GMT | Robson-Kanu 6' McCleary 9'Mackie 68' | Report | Stadium:Madejski Stadium Attendance: 22,908 Referee:Mike Jones |
| 7 March 2015 | Aston Villa (1) | 2–0 | West Bromwich Albion (1) | Birmingham |
| 17:30GMT | Delph 51' Sinclair 85' | Report | Stadium:Villa Park Attendance: 39,592 Referee:Anthony Taylor |
| 8 March 2015 | Liverpool (1) | 0–0 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | Liverpool |
| 16:00GMT | Report | Stadium:Anfield Attendance: 43,820 Referee:Andre Marriner |
| 8 April 2015Replay | Blackburn Rovers (2) | 0–1 | Liverpool (1) | Blackburn |
| 19:45BST | Report | Coutinho 70' | Stadium:Ewood Park Attendance: 28,415 Referee:Kevin Friend |
| 9 March 2015 | Manchester United (1) | 1–2 | Arsenal (1) | Manchester |
| 19:45GMT | Rooney 29' | Report | Monreal 25' Welbeck 61' | Stadium:Old Trafford Attendance: 74,285 Referee:Michael Oliver |
The semi-final draw took place on 9 March 2015 at approximately 21:45, atOld Trafford,Manchester, and was broadcast onBBC One after the match betweenManchester United andArsenal.[23] In the draw, title holders Arsenal drewReading, whileAston Villa drewLiverpool.[24] The matches were played atWembley Stadium on 18 and 19 April 2015.[25] The lowest ranked side in this round wereReading (who competed atlevel 2 of English football).[26]
| Premier League | Championship | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 / 20 | 1 / 24 | 0 / 24 | 0 / 24 | 0 / 32 | 4 / 124 |
| 18 April 2015 | Reading (2) | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Arsenal (1) | Wembley |
| 17:20BST | McCleary 54' | Report | Sánchez 40',105+1' | Stadium:Wembley Stadium Attendance: 84,081 Referee:Martin Atkinson |
| 19 April 2015 | Aston Villa (1) | 2–1 | Liverpool (1) | Wembley |
| 15:00BST | Benteke 36' Delph 54' | Report | Coutinho 30' | Stadium:Wembley Stadium Attendance: 85,416 Referee:Michael Oliver |
| Premier League | Championship | League One | League Two | Non-League | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 / 20 | 0 / 24 | 0 / 24 | 0 / 24 | 0 / 32 | 2 / 124 |
| Arsenal | 4–0 | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Walcott 40' Sánchez 50'Mertesacker 62'Giroud 90+3' | Report,positions, nationalities |
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals[28] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Saido Berahino | West Bromwich Albion | 5 |
 Paul Gallagher | Preston North End | ||
| Jon Stead | Bradford City | ||
| 4 | Robert Dale | Blyth Spartans | 4 |
 Alexis Sánchez | Arsenal | ||
| 6 | 22 players | 3 | |
The domestic broadcasting rights for the competition were held by theBBC and subscription channelBT Sport. The BBC regained the rights fromITV after six years, while BT Sport extended its existing deal carried over from obtaining ESPN's rights in February 2013.[29] The FA Cup Final had to be broadcast live on UKterrestrial television under theOfcom code of protected sporting events.[30] Welsh language channelS4C broadcast the first round proper match betweenWrexham andWoking. This was the only FA Cup match of the season that S4C broadcast.
These matches were broadcast live on UK television:
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| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
 Albania | Tring Sport |
 Belgium | Sporting Telenet |
 Brazil | ESPN Brasil |
 Canada | Sportsnet World |
 Denmark | SBS Discovery Channel (Kanal 5, 6'eren, 7'eren) |
 France | beIN Sport |
 India | Star Sports |
 Italy | Fox Sports |
 Nepal | Star Sports |
 Netherlands | Fox Sports |
 Norway | TV2 |
 Sweden | TV10 |
 United States | Fox Sports |
 Latvia | Viasat sport Baltic |
