{"title":"FA Cup Outright Odds \u0026 Betting | Parimatch ","description":"The FA Cup is the world’s oldest football tournament. Pick your winner and place an outright FA Cup wager today at Parimatch Sportsbook. 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There’s just something about this famous old competition that brings out the best in players and supporters, particularly in the first three rounds of the competition.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAt any stage of the tournament, you can access the latest FA Cup outright odds and back your winner of this year’s competition. Learn how to \u003cstrong\u003ebet on the FA Cup\u003c/strong\u003e at Parimatch Sportsbook.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWhy Bet on the FA Cup?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eDespite the mega riches of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/6323610/all\"\u003eEnglish Premier League\u003c/a\u003e and other top divisions across Europe, the magic of the FA Cup is still alive and well.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIt’s the only competition in English football that frequently pits David against Goliath, and more often than the big boys might like, the underdogs write themselves into the history books.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eEvery season, we eagerly anticipate the third-round draw and look for those blockbuster ties that send Premier League giants to tiny non-league grounds that are packed to the rafters for the occasion.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIt all makes the FA Cup one of the most exciting competitions to bet on, given its unpredictability and the fact that it often brings out the best in lower-ranked teams.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eFA Cup Qualification, Format \u0026amp; Schedule\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe FA Cup is the oldest national football competition on the planet, first contested in 1871/72. Much of its charm lies in the fact that the FA Cup is open to all clubs from the ninth level of the football pyramid.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003ePreliminary rounds begin in August, and there are six qualifying rounds before the competition proper begins in November. Rounds one and two of the FA Cup see League One and Two clubs enter the fray, before the Premier League and Championship clubs enter round three in January.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eBy this stage, then, some teams can have played as many as eight fixtures just to get to this round, so it’s like a cup final in itself, particularly if they get a good draw against a big team.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eFrom the first round proper, FA Cup replays no longer exist, meaning that all ties go to extra time and penalties if they’re level after 90 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe semi-finals are held at Wembley Stadium in London, which is also the venue for the FA Cup final. Though it’s not always the case anymore, the final is often the last game of the domestic football season.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eFA Cup Winners and Records\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eArsenal are the most successful team in FA Cup history, having won the famous old trophy 14 times. Manchester United are just one FA Cup behind the Gunners, with 13 triumphs.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eManchester United have also suffered the most defeats in FA Cup finals over the years, losing nine finals between 1957 and 2023.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eQueens Park (now a Scottish FA Cup side), Birmingham City, and Watford hold the record for the most final appearances without winning the FA Cup (two).\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWhen Crystal Palace won the 2025 FA Cup, the Eagles secured their first-ever major silverware. They followed it up with a win in the 2025 FA Community Shield, but later in the season, they suffered the ignominy of losing to Macclesfield in the FA Cup third round, a result regarded as one of the biggest cup shocks in English football history.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eHow to Bet on the FA Cup?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eYou can back your winner of the FA Cup at any stage of the football season, from the start of the qualifying rounds to the business end of the tournament.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eYou’ll find the latest FA Cup outright odds at the top of this page. You can back any team to win the trophy outright or place an each-way bet on this year’s FA Cup winner.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIf you opt for an each-way bet, you’ll receive a payout if your team reaches but loses the final. We offer a payout at half the odds for each-way bets.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWhen you’re ready to bet, sign in to your Parimatch account or click “Join Now” at the top of this page to begin the registration process.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThen, check to see if you’re eligible for one of \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/offer\"\u003eour current promotions\u003c/a\u003e and make your first deposit. With funds in your account, you can bet on the team you think will win this season’s FA Cup.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAs you bet on football, please gamble within your means. Set your limits, stick to them, and adjust your stake before betting. Visit our Safer Gambling Portal to learn how to use betting tools to help control your expenditure.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eOther FA Cup Betting Markets\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAlongside outright bets on the winner of the FA Cup, you can also bet on every FA Cup fixture at Parimatch. Once you know the draw for the next round, bet on the teams you think will win each match. You could even bring them together in an FA Cup accumulator.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eMatchday markets for the FA Cup include wagers such as both teams to score and the total number of goals (over/under), as well as half-time betting and correct score options.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eYou may also want to wait until an FA Cup match is underway and access \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/live/overview\"\u003eour in-play betting markets\u003c/a\u003e. This way, you can bet on the next player to score, whether a player will be cautioned, and the number of corners in a specific half or match.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eBet on Cup Football Today at Parimatch\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe FA Cup is the most prestigious of the English domestic cup competitions, but it’s not the only one you can bet on at \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/\"\u003eParimatch\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports\"\u003eSportsbook\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eYou can also place a bet on the winner of \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/115505010/all\"\u003ethe EFL Cup\u003c/a\u003e (Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons). This competition is open exclusively to the 92 teams in the football league, and the final is held months before the FA Cup showpiece at Wembley Stadium.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWe also offer outright betting options for cup competitions lower down the football pyramid. You can bet on the EFL Trophy, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/61488710/all\"\u003eFA Trophy\u003c/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/151655010/all\"\u003eFA Vase\u003c/a\u003e at Parimatch Sportsbook.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"}]}