# FA Cup preliminary rounds

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fa-cup-preliminary-rounds
> Updated: 2026-08-23T15:26:20.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The FA Cup preliminary rounds have commenced, featuring various matchups across the men’s and women’s competitions. Early fixtures included local Berkshire matchups, such as Ashridge Park hosting Slough Town and Hungerford Town hosting Wokingham Town.

As the rounds progressed, several teams were eliminated from the tournament. Ivybridge Town lost 2-1 to Tiverton Town following a stoppage-time goal, while Tilbury was knocked out after a 1-0 defeat to Biggleswade Town. Despite their exit, Tilbury secured prize money from their participation in the competition.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: FA Cup preliminary round results: Ivybridge and Tilbury eliminated

Ivybridge Town and Tilbury were eliminated from the FA Cup preliminary round following losses to Tiverton Town and Biggleswade Town, respectively.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fa-cup-preliminary-round-results-ivybridge-and-tilbury-eliminated

### 2026-08-20: FA Cup preliminary rounds feature local Berkshire matchups

The FA Cup preliminary rounds feature local matchups, including Hungerford Town hosting Wokingham Town on a Friday night and Ashridge Park and Finchampstead competing in the women’s tournament.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fa-cup-preliminary-rounds-feature-local-berkshire-matchups

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Cite as: FA Cup preliminary rounds. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fa-cup-preliminary-rounds