The 2017–18 FA Vase was the 44th 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 was played with two qualifying rounds preceding the six proper rounds, semi-finals (played over two legs) and final played at

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. All first-leg ties until the semi-finals were played with extra time if drawn after regulation – first-leg ties could also be resolved with penalties if both teams agreed and notified the referee at least 45 minutes before kick-off.

Calendar

The calendar for the 2017–18 FA Vase, as announced by

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First round qualifying

Second round qualifying

First round proper

Second round proper

Third round proper

Fourth round proper

Fifth round proper

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Semi final fixtures are due to be played on 17 March and 24 March 2018, with the second leg going to extra time and penalties if required.

First leg

''Match played at Bishopton Road West, Stockton due to Marske United's ground being waterlogged.'' ----

Second leg

''Stockton Town won 3–2 on aggregate'' ---- ''Thatcham Town won 4–2 on aggregate''

Final

References

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