FAI Cup 2024: Everything You Need to Know
Introduction
The FAI Cup is an annual knockout football competition in Ireland. It is the second most prestigious cup competition in the country, after the League of Ireland Premier Division.
History
The FAI Cup was first held in 1922, and is open to all clubs affiliated with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI). The competition is played over a single match, with the winner qualifying for the UEFA Europa League.
Format
The FAI Cup is played in a knockout format, with teams drawn against each other in a single match. The matches are played at the home ground of the lower-ranked team.
The competition is open to all clubs affiliated with the FAI, regardless of their division. This means that teams from the League of Ireland Premier Division, the First Division, and the Second Division can all compete in the FAI Cup.
Winners
The most successful team in the history of the FAI Cup is Shamrock Rovers, who have won the competition a record 25 times. Other notable winners include Bohemians, Cork City, and Derry City.
Recent Winners
The most recent winners of the FAI Cup are St. Patrick's Athletic, who defeated Derry City 4-1 in the 2022 final.
St. Patrick's Athletic also won the FAI Cup in 2021, defeating Dundalk 4-2 in the final.
FAI Cup 2024
The 2024 FAI Cup will be the 103rd edition of the competition. The draw for the first round will be held on 14th December, 2023.
The final of the 2024 FAI Cup will be played on 14th November, 2024, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Conclusion
The FAI Cup is one of the most prestigious football competitions in Ireland. It is a knockout competition open to all clubs affiliated with the FAI.
The most successful team in the history of the FAI Cup is Shamrock Rovers, who have won the competition 25 times.
The 2024 FAI Cup will be the 103rd edition of the competition. The draw for the first round will be held on 14th December, 2023.
The final of the 2024 FAI Cup will be played on 14th November, 2024, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
