| Football Association Challenge Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | England Guernsey Wales | 
| Dates | 15 August 2015 – 21 May 2016 | 
| Teams | 736 | 
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Manchester United (12th title) | 
| Runner-up | Crystal Palace | 
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 149 | 
| Goals scored | 412 (2.77 per match) | 
| Attendance | 2,098,077 (14,081 per match) | 
| Top goal scorer(s) | Matěj Vydra (6 goals) | 
| (Note: All statistics do not include qualifying play-offs) | |
The 2015–16 FA Cup (also known as the FA Challenge Cup) was the 135th edition of the oldest recognised football tournament in the world. It was sponsored by Emirates, and known as The Emirates FA Cup for sponsorship purposes.[1] It began with the extra preliminary round on 15 August 2015, and concluded with the final on 21 May 2016.[2] The FA Cup winner qualifies for the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League group stage.
Premier League side Arsenal were the two-time defending champions after they beat Aston Villa 4–0 in the previous final on 30 May 2015,[3] but were eliminated by Watford in the sixth round.
The winners were Manchester United, who defeated Crystal Palace 2–1 in the final after extra time.[4]
Teams
| 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 | 
Prize fund
| Round | No. of Clubs receive fund | Prize fund per club[5] | 
|---|---|---|
| Extra preliminary round winners | 184 | £1,500 | 
| Preliminary round winners | 160 | £1,925 | 
| First round qualifying winners | 116 | £3,000 | 
| Second round qualifying winners | 80 | £4,500 | 
| Third round qualifying winners | 40 | £7,500 | 
| Fourth round qualifying winners | 32 | £12,500 | 
| First round proper winners | 40 | £18,000 | 
| Second round proper winners | 20 | £27,000 | 
| Third round proper winners | 32 | £67,500 | 
| Fourth round proper winners | 16 | £90,000 | 
| Fifth round proper winners | 8 | £180,000 | 
| Sixth round proper winners | 4 | £360,000 | 
| Semi-Final losers | 2 | £450,000 | 
| Semi-Final winners | 2 | £900,000 | 
| Final runners-up | 1 | £900,000 | 
| Final winner | 1 | £1,800,000 | 
| Total | £15,132,000 | 
Round and draw dates
The schedule are as follows.[2][6]
| Phase | Round | Draw date | Match date | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying rounds | Extra preliminary round | 3 July 2015[7] | 15 August 2015 | 
| Preliminary round | 29 August 2015 | ||
| First round qualifying | 24 August 2015[8] | 12 September 2015 | |
| Second round qualifying | 14 September 2015[9] | 26 September 2015 | |
| Third round qualifying | 28 September 2015[10] | 10 October 2015 | |
| Fourth round qualifying | 12 October 2015[11] | 24 October 2015 | |
| Main tournament | First round proper | 26 October 2015, 19:00 GMT[12] | 7 November 2015 | 
| Second round proper | 9 November 2015, 19:00 GMT[13] | 5 December 2015 | |
| Third round proper | 7 December 2015, 19:00 GMT[14] | 9 January 2016 | |
| Fourth round proper | 11 January 2016, 19:15 GMT[15] | 30 January 2016 | |
| Fifth round proper | 31 January 2016, 18:15 GMT[16] | 20 February 2016 | |
| Sixth round proper | 21 February 2016, 18:15 GMT[17] | 12 March 2016 | |
| Semi-finals | 14 March 2016 | 23 and 24 April 2016 | |
| Final | 21 May 2016 | 
Qualifying rounds
The qualifying competition began with the extra preliminary round on 15 August 2015.[2] All of the competing teams that were not members of either the Premier League or the Football League had to compete in the qualifying rounds to win a place in the first round proper. The final (fourth) qualifying round began on the weekend of 24 October.[2]
First round proper
The first round draw took place on 26 October at 7pm at the club house of the FA Charter Standard Community Club Thackley Juniors F.C. based in Thackley in West Yorkshire, and was broadcast live on BBC Two and BBC Radio 5 Live.[18] The first round proper were played on the weekend of 7 November.[2] 32 teams from the qualifying competition joined the 48 teams from League One and League Two to compete in this round. The round included two teams from Level 8 still in the competition, Northwich Victoria and Didcot Town, which were the lowest-ranked teams in this round; Northwich Victoria advanced to become the lowest-ranked team in the second round.
| 7 November 2015 | Burton Albion (3) | 0–4 | Peterborough United (3) | Burton-upon-Trent | 
| 15:00 | Report | Washington  41', 71, 81' J Anderson  84' | Stadium: Pirelli Stadium Attendance: 2,517 Referee: David Webb | 
| 8 November 2015 | Port Vale (3) | 1–1 | Maidenhead United (6) | Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent | 
| 15:00 | Moore  41' | Report | Mulley  90+14' | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 3,977 Referee: Adrian Holmes | 
| 19 November 2015 Replay | Maidenhead United (6) | 1–4 | Port Vale (3) | Maidenhead | 
| 19:45 | Massey  15' | Report | O'Connor  35' Leitch-Smith  49', 57, 67' | Stadium: York Road Attendance: 2,212 Referee: Dean Whitestone | 
| 7 November 2015 | Barnet (4) | 3–0 | Blackpool (3) | Canons Park | 
| 15:00 | Champion  36' Gash  41, 51' | Report | Stadium: The Hive Stadium Attendance: 1,869 Referee: Kevin Johnson | 
| 8 November 2015 | Bristol Rovers (4) | 0–2 | Chesham United (7) | Bristol | 
| 14:00 | Report | Blake  77, 87' | Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 5,181 Referee: Andy Davies | 
| 7 November 2015 | Cambridge United (4) | 2–0 | Basingstoke Town (6) | Cambridge | 
| 15:00 | Hughes  19, 29' | Report | Stadium: Abbey Stadium Attendance: 2,974 Referee: John Brooks | 
| 7 November 2015 | Mansfield Town (4) | 0–0 | Oldham Athletic (3) | Mansfield | 
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium: Field Mill Attendance: 2,886 Referee: Tony Harrington | 
| 17 November 2015 Replay | Oldham Athletic (3) | 3–0 | Mansfield Town (4) | Oldham | 
| 19:45 | Philliskirk  70' Poleon  78, 88' | Report | Stadium: Boundary Park Attendance: 1,893 Referee: Lee Collins | 
| 7 November 2015 | Altrincham (5) | 2–0 | Barnsley (3) | Altrincham | 
| 15:00 | Reeves  90+6, 90+16' | Report | Stadium: Moss Lane Attendance: 2,571 Referee: Andy Haines | 
| 7 November 2015 | Crewe Alexandra (3) | 0–1 | Eastleigh (5) | Crewe | 
| 15:00 | Report | Strevens  90+5' (pen.) | Stadium: Gresty Road Attendance: 3,008 Referee: Carl Boyeson | 
| 7 November 2015 | Northwich Victoria (8) | 1–1 | Boreham Wood (5) | Northwich | 
| 15:00 | Williams  90+12' | Report | Morias  90+3' | Stadium: Wincham Park Attendance: 502 Referee: Wayne Barratt | 
| 16 November 2015 Replay | Boreham Wood (5) | 1–2 | Northwich Victoria (8) | Borehamwood | 
| 19:45 | MacDonald  90' | Report | Williams  90+8' Astles  90+12' | Stadium: Meadow Park Attendance: 512 Referee: Andy Woolmer | 
| 7 November 2015 | Coventry City (3) | 1–2 | Northampton Town (4) | Coventry | 
| 15:00 | Murphy  90' | Report | Diamond  90+5' Richards  90+8' | Stadium: Ricoh Arena Attendance: 9,124 Referee: Darren Handley | 
| 8 November 2015 | Brackley Town (6) | 2–2 | Newport County (4) | Brackley | 
| 14:00 | Graham  90+9' McDonald  90+10' | Report | John-Lewis  90+15' (pen.) Bennett  90+18' | Stadium: St. James Park Attendance: 1,708 Referee: Mark Haywood | 
| 17 November 2015 Replay | Newport County (4) | 4–1 | Brackley Town (6) | Newport | 
| 19:45 | John-Lewis  90+1' Klukowski  90+17' Rodman  90+63' Hawtin  90+71' (o.g.) | Report | Hawtin  39' | Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 1,511 Referee: Stuart Attwell | 
| 7 November 2015 | Grimsby Town (5) | 5–1 | St Albans City (6) | Cleethorpes | 
| 15:00 | Townsend  30' Amond  45', 90' Pittman  71' Marshall  84' | Report | Theophanous  62' | Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 2,263 Referee: Ryan Johnson | 
| 7 November 2015 | Hartlepool United (4) | 1–0 | Cheltenham Town (5) | Hartlepool | 
| 15:00 | Oyenuga  45' | Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 2,287 Referee: James Adcock | 
| 6 November 2015 | Salford City (7) | 2–0 | Notts County (4) | Salford | 
| 19:55 | Webber  46' Allen  73' | Report | Stadium: Moor Lane Attendance: 1,400 Referee: Andrew Madley | 
| 7 November 2015 | Dover Athletic (5) | 1–2 | Stourbridge (7) | River | 
| 15:00 | Thomas  33' | Report | Lait  8' Hawley  69' (pen.) | Stadium: Crabble Athletic Ground Attendance: 1,392 Referee: Richard Martin | 
| 7 November 2015 | Stevenage (4) | 3–0 | Gillingham (3) | Stevenage | 
| 15:00 | Schumacher  13' Whelpdale  29' Gnanduillet  90' | Report | Stadium: Broadhall Way Attendance: 1,619 Referee: Trevor Kettle | 
| 7 November 2015 | Millwall (3) | 3–1 | AFC Fylde (6) | London | 
| 15:00 | O´Brien  54' Gregory  60' Morison  88' | Report | Whittle  62' | Stadium: The Den Attendance: 3,445 Referee: Steve Martin | 
| 8 November 2015 | Aldershot Town (5) | 0–0 | Bradford City (3) | Aldershot | 
| 14:00 | Report | Stadium: Recreation Ground Attendance: 2,640 Referee: Ben Toner | 
| 18 November 2015 Replay | Bradford City (3) | 2–0 | Aldershot Town (5) | Bradford | 
| 19:45 | Leigh  61' McMahon  76' (pen.) | Report | Stadium: Valley Parade Attendance: 2,930 Referee: Keith Hill | 
| 7 November 2015 | Walsall (3) | 2–0 | Fleetwood Town (3) | Walsall | 
| 15:00 | Evans  19' Forde  90+2' | Report | Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: 2,532 Referee: Ross Joyce | 
| 7 November 2015 | Bury (3) | 4–0 | Wigan Athletic (3) | Bury | 
| 15:00 | Pope  19' Mayor  34' Cameron  45+2' Clarke  65' | Report | Stadium: Gigg Lane Attendance: 3,856 Referee: David Coote | 
| 7 November 2015 | Portsmouth (4) | 2–1 | Macclesfield Town (5) | Portsmouth | 
| 15:00 | McGurk  3', 45' | Report | Dennis  15' | Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 9,834 Referee: Lee Swabey | 
| 7 November 2015 | Sheffield United (3) | 3–0 | Worcester City (6) | Sheffield | 
| 15:00 | Baxter  19' (pen.) Sammon  81' Freeman  90' | Report | Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 11,108 Referee: Simon Bennett | 
| 7 November 2015 | Barwell (7) | 0–2 | Welling United (5) | Barwell | 
| 15:00 | Report | Wellard  34' Oluwabunmi Bakare  90' | Stadium: Kirkby Road Attendance: 843 Referee: Steve Rushton | 
| 8 November 2015 | FC Halifax Town (5) | 0–4 | Wycombe Wanderers (4) | Halifax | 
| 14:00 | Report | Thompson  17' Jombati  65' Kretzschmar  84' Amadi-Holloway  90' | Stadium: The Shay Attendance: 1,789 Referee: Graham Salisbury | 
| 7 November 2015 | Crawley Town (4) | 1–2 | Luton Town (4) | Crawley | 
| 15:00 | Harrold  63' | Report | McQuoid  54', 89' | Stadium: Broadfield Stadium Attendance: 1,929 Referee: Nick Kinseley | 
| 7 November 2015 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | 2–0 | Stalybridge Celtic (6) | Doncaster | 
| 15:00 | Williams  3', 68' | Report | Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium Attendance: 3,991 Referee: Martin Coy | 
| 8 November 2015 | Didcot Town (8) | 0–3 | Exeter City (4) | Didcot | 
| 12:00 | Report | Morrison  48' Nichols  73' Nicholls  78' | Stadium: Loop Meadow Stadium Attendance: 2,707 Referee: Chris Kavanagh | 
| 7 November 2015 | Dagenham & Redbridge (4) | 0–0 | Morecambe (4) | Dagenham | 
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium: Victoria Road Attendance: 900 Referee: Tim Robinson | 
| 17 November 2015 Replay | Morecambe (4) | 2–4 | Dagenham & Redbridge (4) | Morecambe | 
| 19:45 | Barkhuizen  6' Wildig  7' | Report | Vassell  13' (pen.), 50' Dunne  37' Labadie  70' | Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,176 Referee: Geoff Eltringham | 
| 7 November 2015 | Leyton Orient (4) | 6–1 | Staines Town (7) | Leyton | 
| 15:00 | Palmer  8', 13' Cox  12', 33' Marquis  89' Clohessy  90+4' | Report | Purse  23' | Stadium: Brisbane Road Attendance: 2,287 Referee: Robert Jones | 
| 8 November 2015 | Gainsborough Trinity (6) | 0–1 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | Gainsborough | 
| 14:00 | Report | Collins  71' | Stadium: The Northolme Attendance: 2,180 Referee: Darren Bond | 
| 8 November 2015 | Maidstone United (6) | 0–1 | Yeovil Town (4) | Maidstone | 
| 14:00 | Report | Fogden  55' | Stadium: Gallagher Stadium Attendance: 2,811 Referee: Michael Bull | 
| 8 November 2015 | Braintree Town (5) | 1–1 | Oxford United (4) | Braintree | 
| 14:00 | Davis  63' | Report | Taylor  15' | Stadium: Cressing Road Attendance: 1,248 Referee: Phil Gibbs | 
| 17 November 2015 Replay | Oxford United (4) | 3–1 | Braintree Town (5) | Oxford | 
| 19:45 | Sercombe  42' Hoban  64', 80' (pen.) | Report | David  33' (pen.) | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 3,265 Referee: Darren England | 
| 8 November 2015 | Whitehawk (6) | 5–3 | Lincoln City (5) | Whitehawk | 
| 14:00 | Mills  6' Robinson  27' Deering  58', 90+6' (pen.) Martin  86' | Report | Rhead  45+5' (pen.), 63', 90+1' | Stadium: The Enclosed Ground Attendance: 1,342 Referee: Constantine Hatzidakis | 
| 7 November 2015 | Accrington Stanley (4) | 3–2 | York City (4) | Accrington | 
| 15:00 | McConville  29' Crooks  36' Windass  48' (pen.) | Report | Oliver  34' Coulson  90+2' | Stadium: Crown Ground Attendance: 1,475 Referee: Fred Graham | 
| 7 November 2015 | Scunthorpe United (3) | 2–1 | Southend United (3) | Scunthorpe | 
| 15:00 | Madden  16', 78' | Report | Leonard  30' | Stadium: Glanford Park Attendance: 3,335 Referee: Peter Bankes | 
| 7 November 2015 | AFC Wimbledon (4) | 1–2 | Forest Green Rovers (5) | Kingston upon Thames | 
| 15:00 | Kennedy  24' | Report | Carter  6' Frear  90+3' | Stadium: Kingsmeadow Attendance: 2,465 Referee: Graham Horwood | 
| 7 November 2015 | Plymouth Argyle (4) | 0–2 | Carlisle United (4) | Plymouth | 
| 15:00 | Report | Sweeney  23' Hope  41' | Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 6,005 Referee: Charles Breakspear | 
| 9 November 2015 | F.C. United of Manchester (6) | 1–4 | Chesterfield (3) | Manchester | 
| 19:45 | Ashworth  90+1' | Report | Ariyibi  7' Novak  12' Simons  68' Banks  87' | Stadium: Broadhurst Park Attendance: 2,916 Referee: Oliver Langford | 
| 7 November 2015 | Rochdale (3) | 3–1 | Swindon Town (3) | Rochdale | 
| 15:00 | Mendez-Laing  24', 46', 69' (pen.) | Report | Ajose  71' (pen.) | Stadium: Spotland Stadium Attendance: 2,060 Referee: Chris Sarginson | 
| 7 November 2015 | Wealdstone (6) | 2–6 | Colchester United (3) | Ruislip | 
| 15:00 | Louis  31' (pen.) Hudson-Odoi  38' | Report | Bonne  26', 44', 47', 68' Moncur  82' Sordell  90' | Stadium: Vale Stadium Attendance: 2,440 Referee: Brendan Malone | 
Second round proper
The second round draw took place on 9 November at Civil Service, based in Chiswick, London, and was broadcast live on BBC Two.
The lowest-ranked side in this round was Northwich Victoria, who competed at level 8 of English football.
| 4 December 2015 | Salford City (7) | 1–1 | Hartlepool United (4) | Salford | 
| 19:55 GMT | O'Halloran  23' | Report | Oates  8' (pen.) | Stadium: Moor Lane Attendance: 1,400 Referee: Gavin Ward | 
| 15 December 2015 Replay | Hartlepool United (4) | 2–0 (a.e.t.) | Salford City (7) | Hartlepool | 
| 19:45 GMT | Fenwick  97' Mandron  120' | Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,374 | 
| 5 December 2015 | Barnet (4) | 0–1 | Newport County (4) | Canons Park, London | 
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Boden  59' | Stadium: The Hive Stadium Attendance: 1,767 Referee: Dean Whitestone | 
| 5 December 2015 | Portsmouth (4) | 1–0 | Accrington Stanley (4) | Portsmouth | 
| 15:00 GMT | McGurk  21' | Report | Stadium: Fratton Park, Portsmouth Attendance: 9,258 Referee: Kevin Johnson | 
| 5 December 2015 | Stourbridge (7) | 0–2 | Eastleigh (5) | Amblecote | 
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Constable  59' Payne  77' | Stadium: War Memorial Ground Attendance: 2,086 Referee: Ben Toner | 
| 5 December 2015 | Northampton Town (4) | 3–2 | Northwich Victoria (8) | Northampton | 
| 15:00 GMT | Hoskins  83' Taylor  85' Calvert-Lewin  87' | Report | Ball  44' Bennett  63' | Stadium: Sixfields Stadium Attendance: 3,837 Referee: Paul Tierney | 
| 5 December 2015 | Yeovil Town (4) | 1–0 | Stevenage (4) | Yeovil | 
| 15:00 GMT | Tozer  86' | Report | Stadium: Huish Park Attendance: 2,264 Referee: Chris Sarginson | 
| 5 December 2015 | Leyton Orient (4) | 0–0 | Scunthorpe United (3) | Leyton | 
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Brisbane Road Attendance: 2,540 Referee: James Linington | 
| 15 December 2015 Replay | Scunthorpe United (3) | 3–0 | Leyton Orient (4) | Scunthorpe | 
| 19:45 GMT | Mvoto  55' (o.g.) King  60' Adelakun  90+4' | Report | Stadium: Glanford Park Attendance: 3,082 Referee: David Webb | 
| 5 December 2015 | Millwall (3) | 1–2 | Wycombe Wanderers (4) | London | 
| 15:00 GMT | Thompson  57' | Report | Hayes  50' Harriman  90+4' | Stadium: The Den Attendance: 3,960 Referee: Fred Graham | 
| 5 December 2015 | Chesterfield (3) | 1–1 | Walsall (3) | Chesterfield | 
| 15:00 GMT | Novak  90+3' | Report | Demetriou  19' | Stadium: Proact Stadium Attendance: 4,126 Referee: Richard Clark | 
| 15 December 2015 Replay | Walsall (3) | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (5–3 p) | Chesterfield (3) | Walsall | 
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: 2,953 Referee: Charles Breakspear | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| Sawyers  Demetriou  Evans  Lalkovič  Downing  | O'Shea  Morsy  Novak  O'Neil  | |||
| 5 December 2015 | Sheffield United (3) | 1–0 | Oldham Athletic (3) | Sheffield | 
| 15:00 GMT | Done  47' | Report | Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 6,938 Referee: Eddie Ilderton | 
| 6 December 2015 | Rochdale (3) | 0–1 | Bury (3) | Rochdale | 
| 12:00 GMT | Report | Rose  8' | Stadium: Spotland Stadium Attendance: 4,887 Referee: Darren Drysdale | 
| 6 December 2015 | Bradford City (3) | 4–0 | Chesham United (7) | Bradford | 
| 14:00 GMT | Reid  22' Hanson  43' Liddle  90+1' Cole  90+2' | Report | Stadium: Valley Parade Attendance: 6,047 Referee: Scott Duncan | 
| 6 December 2015 | Peterborough United (3) | 2–0 | Luton Town (4) | Peterborough | 
| 14:00 GMT | Washington  35' Maddison  82' | Report | Stadium: London Road Stadium Attendance: 8,329 Referee: Nigel Miller | 
| 6 December 2015 | Exeter City (4) | 2–0 | Port Vale (3) | Exeter | 
| 14:00 GMT | Tillson  19' Watkins  89' | Report | Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 3,565 Referee: Trevor Kettle | 
| 6 December 2015 | Cambridge United (4) | 1–3 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | Cambridge | 
| 14:00 GMT | Berry  23' | Report | Grant  46', 57' Lund  56' | Stadium: Abbey Stadium Attendance: 3,951 Referee: Mark Brown | 
| 6 December 2015 | Welling United (5) | 0–5 | Carlisle United (4) | Welling | 
| 14:00 GMT | Report | Wyke  18', 71', 90' Sweeney  45' Grainger  67' (pen.) | Stadium: Park View Road Attendance: 2,028 Referee: Simon Hooper | 
| 6 December 2015 | Colchester United (3) | 3–2 | Altrincham (5) | Colchester | 
| 14:00 GMT | Harriott  14', 90+4' Lapslie  53' | Report | Moult  3' Rankine  46' | Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium Attendance: 2,592 Referee: Andy Davies | 
| 6 December 2015 | Dagenham & Redbridge (4) | 1–1 | Whitehawk (6) | Dagenham | 
| 14:00 GMT | Cureton  5' | Report | Rose  90+5' | Stadium: Victoria Road Attendance: 1,983 Referee: Lee Swabey | 
| 16 December 2015 Replay | Whitehawk (6) | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | Dagenham & Redbridge (4) | Whitehawk | 
| 19:45 GMT | Mills  32' Gotta  90+3' | Report | Vassell  44' Passley  77' Obileye  100' | Stadium: The Enclosed Ground Attendance: 2,174 Referee: Keith Stroud | 
| 6 December 2015 | Oxford United (4) | 1–0 | Forest Green Rovers (5) | Oxford | 
| 14:00 GMT | Roofe  76' | Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 4,618 Referee: Robert Lewis | 
| 7 December 2015 | Grimsby Town (5) | 0–0 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | Cleethorpes | 
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 3,366 Referee: Seb Stockbridge | 
| 15 December 2015 Replay | Shrewsbury Town (3) | 1–0 | Grimsby Town (5) | Shrewsbury | 
| 19:45 GMT | Ogogo  90+2' | Report | Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 2,730 Referee: Dean Whitestone | 
Third round proper
A total of 64 teams played in this round: 44 teams from Premier League and Football League Championship which entered in this round, and the 20 winners of the previous round. The draw was held on 7 December 2015.[19]
The lowest-ranked team in this round was Eastleigh from the National League (tier 5), the only non-league side remaining in the competition.
| 8 January 2016 | Exeter City (4) | 2–2 | Liverpool | Exeter | 
| 19:55 GMT | Nichols  9' Holmes  45' | Report | Sinclair  12' Smith  73' | Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 8,298 Referee: Stuart Attwell | 
| 20 January 2016 Replay | Liverpool | 3–0 | Exeter City (4) | Liverpool | 
| 20:00 GMT | Allen  10' Ojo  74' Teixeira  82' | Report | Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 43,292 Referee: Neil Swarbrick | 
| 9 January 2016 | Wycombe Wanderers (4) | 1–1 | Aston Villa | High Wycombe | 
| 12:45 GMT | Jacobson  50' (pen.) | Report | Richards  22' | Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 9,298 Referee: Michael Oliver | 
| 19 January 2016 Replay | Aston Villa | 2–0 | Wycombe Wanderers (4) | Birmingham | 
| 19:45 GMT | Clark  75' Gueye  90' | Report | Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 20,706 Referee: Craig Pawson | 
| 9 January 2016 | Watford | 1–0 | Newcastle United | Watford | 
| 15:00 GMT | Deeney  44' | Report | Stadium: Vicarage Road Attendance: 18,259 Referee: Roger East | 
| 9 January 2016 | West Bromwich Albion | 2–2 | Bristol City (2) | West Bromwich | 
| 15:00 GMT | Berahino  67' Morrison  90' | Report | Kodjia  74' Agard  83' | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 24,917 Referee: Graham Scott | 
| 19 January 2016 Replay | Bristol City (2) | 0–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Bristol | 
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Rondón  52' | Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium Attendance: 15,185 Referee: Jon Moss | 
| 9 January 2016 | West Ham United | 1–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers (2) | London | 
| 15:00 GMT | Jelavić  85' | Report | Stadium: Boleyn Ground Attendance: 34,547 Referee: Anthony Taylor | 
| 9 January 2016 | Hartlepool United (4) | 1–2 | Derby County (2) | Hartlepool | 
| 15:00 GMT | Gray  61' | Report | Butterfield  67' Bent  85' | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,860 Referee: Darren Bond | 
| 9 January 2016 | Colchester United (3) | 2–1 | Charlton Athletic (2) | Colchester | 
| 15:00 GMT | Moncur  28' Sordell  41' | Report | Ghoochannejhad  90' | Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium Attendance: 5,742 Referee: Chris Kavanagh | 
| 9 January 2016 | Peterborough United (3) | 2–0 | Preston North End (2) | Peterborough | 
| 15:00 GMT | Samuelsen  7' Washington  52' | Report | Stadium: London Road Stadium Attendance: 7,665 Referee: Tony Harrington | 
| 9 January 2016 | Northampton Town (4) | 2–2 | Milton Keynes Dons (2) | Northampton | 
| 15:00 GMT | Holmes  49', 58' | Report | Cresswell  13' (o.g.) Maynard  82' | Stadium: Sixfields Stadium Attendance: 5,878 Referee: Darren Drysdale | 
| 19 January 2016 Replay | Milton Keynes Dons (2) | 3–0 | Northampton Town (4) | Milton Keynes | 
| 19:45 GMT | Reeves  53' (pen.) Murphy  61' Church  89' (pen.) | Report | Stadium: Stadium mk Attendance: 15,133 Referee: Tony Harrington | 
| 9 January 2016 | Arsenal | 3–1 | Sunderland | London | 
| 15:00 GMT | Campbell  25' Ramsey  72' Giroud  75' | Report | Lens  17' | Stadium: Emirates Stadium Attendance: 59,349 Referee: Martin Atkinson | 
| 9 January 2016 | Ipswich Town (2) | 2–2 | Portsmouth (4) | Ipswich | 
| 15:00 GMT | Oar  53' Fraser  88' | Report | Bennett  55' Chaplin  86' | Stadium: Portman Road Attendance: 17,020 Referee: David Coote | 
| 19 January 2016 Replay | Portsmouth (4) | 2–1 | Ipswich Town (2) | Portsmouth | 
| 19:45 GMT | Roberts  32' (pen.) McNulty  37' | Report | Maitland-Niles  60' | Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 15,179 Referee: Andy Woolmer | 
| 9 January 2016 | Birmingham City (2) | 1–2 | AFC Bournemouth | Birmingham | 
| 15:00 GMT | Morrison  40' | Report | Tomlin  44' (pen.) Murray  85' | Stadium: St. Andrew's Attendance: 13,140 Referee: Mike Jones | 
| 9 January 2016 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | 2–1 | Fulham (2) | Sheffield | 
| 15:00 GMT | Bannan  42' Nuhiu  73' | Report | Dembélé  43' | Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium Attendance: 15,244 Referee: Gavin Ward | 
| 9 January 2016 | Brentford (2) | 0–1 | Walsall (3) | London | 
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Mantom  34' | Stadium: Griffin Park Attendance: 7,950 Referee: Andy Davies | 
| 9 January 2016 | Bury (3) | 0–0 | Bradford City (3) | Bury | 
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Gigg Lane Attendance: 6,962 Referee: Rob Lewis | 
| 19 January 2016 Replay | Bradford City (3) | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (2–4 p) | Bury (3) | Bradford | 
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Valley Parade Attendance: 6,227 Referee: Geoff Eltringham | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| McMahon  Davies  Evans  Cole  |  Tutte  Lowe  Clarke  Mellis | |||
| 9 January 2016 | Everton | 2–0 | Dagenham & Redbridge (4) | Liverpool | 
| 15:00 GMT | Koné  32' Mirallas  85' (pen.) | Report | Stadium: Goodison Park Attendance: 30,918 Referee: Paul Tierney | 
| 9 January 2016 | Southampton | 1–2 | Crystal Palace | Southampton | 
| 15:00 GMT | Romeu  51' | Report | Ward  29' Zaha  68' | Stadium: St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 30,763 Referee: Lee Mason | 
| 9 January 2016 | Eastleigh (5) | 1–1 | Bolton Wanderers (2) | Eastleigh | 
| 15:00 GMT | Dervite  51' (o.g.) | Report | Pratley  87' | Stadium: Ten Acres Attendance: 5,250 Referee: Iain Williamson | 
| 19 January 2016 Replay | Bolton Wanderers (2) | 3–2 | Eastleigh (5) | Bolton | 
| 20:00 GMT | Madine  39' Moxey  43' Pratley  58' | Report | Partington  11' Mohamed  45+2' | Stadium: Macron Stadium Attendance: 8,287 Referee: Mark Clattenburg | 
| 9 January 2016 | Nottingham Forest (2) | 1–0 | Queens Park Rangers (2) | West Bridgford | 
| 15:00 GMT | Ward  24' | Report | Stadium: City Ground Attendance: 14,197 Referee: Oliver Langford | 
| 9 January 2016 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | 1–2 | Stoke City | Doncaster | 
| 15:00 GMT | Tyson  25' | Report | Crouch  15' Walters  57' | Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium Attendance: 13,299 Referee: Keith Stroud | 
| 9 January 2016 | Leeds United (2) | 2–0 | Rotherham United (2) | Leeds | 
| 15:00 GMT | Carayol  45' Doukara  90' | Report | Stadium: Elland Road Attendance: 16,039 Referee: Andy Woolmer | 
| 9 January 2016 | Huddersfield Town (2) | 2–2 | Reading (2) | Huddersfield | 
| 15:00 GMT | Paterson  57' Wells  90+2' (pen.) | Report | Vydra  71' Robson-Kanu  87' | Stadium: John Smith's Stadium Attendance: 9,236 Referee: Jeremy Simpson | 
| 19 January 2016 Replay | Reading (2) | 5–2 | Huddersfield Town (2) | Reading | 
| 20:00 GMT | Piazon  29' Vydra  57', 61', 90' Fernández  90+3' | Report | Paterson  8' Smith  15' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 8,119 Referee: Oliver Langford | 
| 9 January 2016 | Middlesbrough (2) | 1–2 | Burnley (2) | Middlesbrough | 
| 15:00 GMT | Fabbrini  36' | Report | Hennings  45' Ward  71' | Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 18,286 Referee: Simon Hooper | 
| 9 January 2016 | Norwich City | 0–3 | Manchester City | Norwich | 
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Agüero  16' Iheanacho  31' De Bruyne  78' | Stadium: Carrow Road Attendance: 24,507 Referee: Mike Dean | 
| 9 January 2016 | Hull City (2) | 1–0 | Brighton & Hove Albion (2) | Kingston upon Hull | 
| 15:00 GMT | Snodgrass  41' (pen.) | Report | Stadium: KC Stadium Attendance: 10,706 Referee: Geoff Eltringham | 
| 9 January 2016 | Manchester United | 1–0 | Sheffield United (3) | Old Trafford, Greater Manchester | 
| 17:30 GMT | Rooney  90+3' (pen.) | Report | Stadium: Old Trafford Attendance: 74,284 Referee: Jon Moss | 
| 10 January 2016 | Oxford United (4) | 3–2 | Swansea City | Oxford | 
| 12:00 GMT | Sercombe  45' (pen.) Roofe  49', 59' | Report | Montero  23' Gomis  66' | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,673 Referee: Kevin Friend | 
| 10 January 2016 | Carlisle United (4) | 2–2 | Yeovil Town (4) | Blackpool | 
| 14:00 GMT | Grainger  25' Ellis  76' | Report | Zoko  71' Jeffers  90+3' | Stadium: Bloomfield Road[20] Attendance: 3,357 Referee: Andrew Madley | 
| 19 January 2016 Replay | Yeovil Town (4) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Carlisle United (4) | Yeovil | 
| 19:45 GMT | Compton  31' | Report | Sweeney  77' | Stadium: Huish Park Attendance: 4,114 Referee: Tim Robinson | 
| Penalties | ||||
| Dickson  Jeffers  Tozer  Dawson  Dolan  |  Kennedy  Sweeney  Wyke  Ibehre  Ellis | |||
| 10 January 2016 | Chelsea | 2–0 | Scunthorpe United (3) | London | 
| 14:00 GMT | Costa  13' Loftus-Cheek  68' | Report | Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 41,625 Referee: Craig Pawson | 
| 10 January 2016 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2–2 | Leicester City | London | 
| 16:00 GMT | Eriksen  8' Kane  89' (pen.) | Report | Wasilewski  19' Okazaki  48' | Stadium: White Hart Lane Attendance: 35,805 Referee: Robert Madley | 
| 20 January 2016 Replay | Leicester City | 0–2 | Tottenham Hotspur | Leicester | 
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Son  39' Chadli  66' | Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 30,006 Referee: Anthony Taylor | 
| 10 January 2016 | Cardiff City (2) | 0–1 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | Cardiff | 
| 18:00 GMT | Report | Mangan  62' | Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 4,782 Referee: Peter Bankes | 
| 18 January 2016[note 1] | Newport County (4) | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | Newport | 
| 19:15 GMT | Byrne  30' | Report | Marshall  8' (pen.) Rhodes  75' | Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 5,083 Referee: Charles Breakspear | 
Fourth round proper
The draw for the fourth round proper was held on 11 January 2016.[23] The fourth round proper was played across the weekend of 30 January 2016.[2]
The three lowest ranked teams in this round were Oxford United, Portsmouth and Carlisle United, who competed in League Two (tier 4).
| 29 January 2016 | Derby County (2) | 1–3 | Manchester United | Derby | 
| 19:55 GMT | Thorne  37' | Report | Rooney  16' Blind  65' Mata  83' | Stadium: Pride Park Stadium Attendance: 31,134 Referee: Anthony Taylor | 
| 30 January 2016 | Colchester United (3) | 1–4 | Tottenham Hotspur | Colchester | 
| 12:45 GMT | Davies  80' (o.g.) | Report | Chadli  27', 78' Dier  64' Carroll  82' | Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium Attendance: 9,920 Referee: Michael Oliver | 
| 30 January 2016 | West Bromwich Albion | 2–2 | Peterborough United (3) | West Bromwich | 
| 15:00 GMT | Berahino  14', 84' | Report | Coulthirst  79' Taylor  86' | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 22,517 Referee: Kevin Friend | 
| 10 February 2016 Replay | Peterborough United (3) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) | West Bromwich Albion | Peterborough | 
| 19:45 GMT | Taylor  55' | Report | Fletcher  71' | Stadium: London Road Stadium Attendance: 10,632 Referee: Mike Jones | 
| Penalties | ||||
| Bostwick  Maddison  Samuelsen  Fox  Angol  |  Pocognoli  Berahino  Gardner  Fletcher  Chester | |||
| 30 January 2016 | Bolton Wanderers (2) | 1–2 | Leeds United (2) | Bolton | 
| 15:00 GMT | Pratley  80' | Report | Doukara  8' Diagouraga  39' | Stadium: Macron Stadium Attendance: 17,336 Referee: Andre Marriner | 
| 30 January 2016 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Burnley (2) | London | 
| 15:00 GMT | Chambers  19' Sánchez  53' | Report | Vokes  30' | Stadium: Emirates Stadium Attendance: 59,932 Referee: Roger East | 
| 30 January 2016 | Reading (2) | 4–0 | Walsall (3) | Reading | 
| 15:00 GMT | Robson-Kanu  37' Vydra  40', 89' Williams  75' | Report | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 13,367 Referee: Peter Bankes | 
| 30 January 2016 | Aston Villa | 0–4 | Manchester City | Birmingham | 
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Iheanacho  4', 24' (pen.), 74' Sterling  76' | Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 23,636 Referee: Mike Jones | 
| 30 January 2016 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | 3–2 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | Shrewsbury | 
| 15:00 GMT | Akpa Akpro  56' Whalley  87' Grimmer  90+7' | Report | McGugan  19', 76' | Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 5,699 Referee: Paul Tierney | 
| 30 January 2016 | Nottingham Forest (2) | 0–1 | Watford | West Bridgford | 
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Ighalo  89' | Stadium: City Ground Attendance: 24,703 Referee: Neil Swarbrick | 
| 30 January 2016 | Crystal Palace | 1–0 | Stoke City | London | 
| 15:00 GMT | Zaha  17' | Report | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 17,062 Referee: Mark Clattenburg | 
| 30 January 2016 | Oxford United (4) | 0–3 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | Oxford | 
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Marshall  36' (pen.), 76' Watt  45+2' | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,647 Referee: Andy Davies | 
| 30 January 2016 | Portsmouth (4) | 1–2 | AFC Bournemouth | Portsmouth | 
| 15:00 GMT | Roberts  43' | Report | King  71' Pugh  83' | Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 18,901 Referee: Mike Dean | 
| 30 January 2016 | Bury (3) | 1–3 | Hull City (2) | Bury | 
| 15:00 GMT | Jones  86' | Report | Akpom  14', 57' (pen.), 69' | Stadium: Gigg Lane Attendance: 7,064 Referee: Darren Bond | 
| 30 January 2016 | Liverpool | 0–0 | West Ham United | Liverpool | 
| 17:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 44,006 Referee: Martin Atkinson | 
| 9 February 2016 Replay | West Ham United | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Liverpool | London | 
| 19:45 GMT | Antonio  45' Ogbonna  120+1' | Report | Coutinho  48' | Stadium: Boleyn Ground Attendance: 34,433 Referee: Roger East | 
| 31 January 2016 | Carlisle United (4) | 0–3 | Everton | Carlisle | 
| 13:30 GMT | Report | Koné  2' Lennon  14' Barkley  65' | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 17,101 Referee: Lee Mason | 
| 31 January 2016 | Milton Keynes Dons (2) | 1–5 | Chelsea | Milton Keynes | 
| 16:00 GMT | Potter  21' | Report | Oscar  15', 32', 44' Hazard  55' (pen.) Traoré  62' | Stadium: Stadium mk Attendance: 28,172 Referee: Jon Moss | 
Fifth round proper
The draw for the fifth round proper was held on 31 January 2016.[24] The fifth round proper was played across the weekend of 20 February 2016.[2]
The lowest ranked club in this round was Shrewsbury Town, who competed in League One (tier 3).
| 20 February 2016 | Arsenal | 0–0 | Hull City (2) | London | 
| 12:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Emirates Stadium Attendance: 59,830 Referee: Mike Dean | 
| 8 March 2016 Replay | Hull City (2) | 0–4 | Arsenal | Kingston upon Hull | 
| 19:00 GMT | Report | Giroud  41', 71' Walcott  77', 89' | Stadium: KC Stadium Attendance: 20,993 Referee: Mike Jones | 
| 20 February 2016 | Reading (2) | 3–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Reading | 
| 15:00 GMT | McShane  59' Hector  72' Piazon  90+4' | Report | Fletcher  54' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 19,566 Referee: Anthony Taylor | 
| 20 February 2016 | Watford | 1–0 | Leeds United (2) | Watford | 
| 15:00 GMT | Wootton  53' (o.g.) | Report | Stadium: Vicarage Road Attendance: 18,336 Referee: Michael Oliver | 
| 20 February 2016 | AFC Bournemouth | 0–2 | Everton | Bournemouth | 
| 17:15 GMT | Report | Barkley  55' Lukaku  76' | Stadium: Dean Court Attendance: 11,404 Referee: Martin Atkinson | 
| 21 February 2016 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | 1–5 | West Ham United | Blackburn | 
| 14:00 GMT | Marshall  20' | Report | Moses  26' Payet  36', 90+2' Emenike  64', 85' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 18,793 Referee: Jon Moss | 
| 21 February 2016 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0–1 | Crystal Palace | London | 
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Kelly  45+1' | Stadium: White Hart Lane Attendance: 35,547 Referee: Craig Pawson | 
| 21 February 2016 | Chelsea | 5–1 | Manchester City | London | 
| 16:00 GMT | Costa  35' Willian  48' Cahill  53' Hazard  67' Traoré  89' | Report | Faupala  37' | Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 41,594 Referee: Andre Marriner | 
| 22 February 2016 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | 0–3 | Manchester United | Shrewsbury | 
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Smalling  37' Mata  45' Lingard  61' | Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 9,370 Referee: Robert Madley | 
Sixth round proper
The draw for the sixth round proper was held on 21 February 2016.[25] The sixth round proper was played across the weekend of 12 March 2016.[2] This marked the final year where the sixth round would go into a replay if teams were tied.
The lowest ranked club remaining in this round was Reading, who competed in the League Championship (tier 2).
| 11 March 2016 | Reading (2) | 0–2 | Crystal Palace | Reading | 
| 19:55 GMT | Report | Cabaye  86' (pen.) Campbell  90+4' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 23,110 Referee: Mike Dean | 
| 12 March 2016 | Everton | 2–0 | Chelsea | Liverpool | 
| 17:30 GMT | Lukaku  77', 82' | Report | Stadium: Goodison Park Attendance: 37,283 Referee: Michael Oliver | 
| 13 March 2016 | Arsenal | 1–2 | Watford | London | 
| 13:30 GMT | Welbeck  88' | Report | Ighalo  50' Guedioura  63' | Stadium: Emirates Stadium Attendance: 58,436 Referee: Andre Marriner | 
| 13 March 2016 | Manchester United | 1–1 | West Ham United | Old Trafford, Greater Manchester | 
| 16:00 GMT | Martial  83' | Report | Payet  68' | Stadium: Old Trafford Attendance: 74,298 Referee: Martin Atkinson | 
| 13 April 2016 Replay | West Ham United | 1–2 | Manchester United | London | 
| 19:00 BST | Tomkins  79' | Report | Rashford  54' Fellaini  67' | Stadium: Boleyn Ground Attendance: 33,505 Referee: Roger East | 
Semi-finals
The draw for the semi-finals was held on 14 March 2016.[26] The semi-finals were played on 23 and 24 April 2016.[2]
Final
The final took place on 21 May 2016 at Wembley Stadium.[2]
| Crystal Palace | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Manchester United | 
|---|---|---|
| Puncheon  78' | Report | Mata  81' Lingard  110' | 
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals[27] | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Matěj Vydra | Reading | 6 | 
| 2 |  Macauley Bonne | Colchester United | 4 | 
|  Kelechi Iheanacho | Manchester City | ||
|  Ben Marshall | Blackburn Rovers | ||
|  Conor Washington | Peterborough United | 
Broadcasting rights
The domestic broadcasting rights for the competition were held by the BBC and subscription channel BT Sport. The BBC held the rights since 2014–15, while BT Sport since 2013–14. The FA Cup Final was required to be broadcast live on UK terrestrial television under the Ofcom code of protected sporting events.[28]
The following matches were broadcast live on UK television:
Welsh language channel S4C broadcast the third-round match between Cardiff City and Shrewsbury Town,[42] and also broadcast the rescheduled third-round match between Newport County and Blackburn Rovers.
Notes
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