The 2016–17 FA Vase is the 43rd season of the

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, an annual

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competition for teams playing below Step 4 of the English

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. The competition is to be played with two qualifying rounds preceding the six proper rounds, semi-finals (played over two legs) and final to be played at

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. All first-leg ties until the semi-finals are played with extra time if drawn after regulation – first-leg ties may also be resolved with penalties if both teams agree and notify the referee at least 45 minutes before kick-off (rule 11a).

Calendar

The calendar for the 2016–17 FA Vase, as announced by

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First round qualifying

Second round qualifying

First round proper

Second round proper

Third round proper

*Match abandoned in 87th minute (0–1) due to spectator medical emergency, Basildon United subsequently withdrew from competition.

Fourth round proper

* – Match abandoned after floodlight failure in the 81st minute (2–4) – rematch moved to Morpeth Town

Fifth round proper

Sixth round proper

Semi-finals

Semi final fixtures are due to be played on 11 March and 18 March 2016, with the second leg going to extra time and penalties if required.

First leg

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Second leg

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Final

References

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