The 2020–21

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qualifying rounds open the 89th season of the competition in

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, the oldest

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single

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competition in

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. A large number of clubs did not enter the competition due to various reasons, mainly due to the

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, alongside other reasons such as financial status. Only 156 clubs registered to participate in this season's qualifying rounds, 74 less than the previous season. This led the

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to reduce the number of the qualifying rounds to four rounds only instead of five, with participating teams from the

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entering at the second preliminary round instead of the third.

Calendar

The calendar for the 2020–21 Egypt Cup qualifying rounds, as announced by the

First Preliminary Round

The First Preliminary Round fixtures were played on 12 and 13 January 2021. A total of 112 teams from the

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and the Egyptian Fourth Division entered at this stage of the competition. The results were as follows: The following team(s) received a bye for this round: *

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* Nasser El Fekreia

Second Preliminary Round

The Second Preliminary Round fixtures were played between 17 and 26 January 2021. A total of 44 teams from the

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entered at this stage of the competition. The results were as follows: The following team(s) received a bye for this round: *

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* El Dakhleya * Al Hammam * Al Hamoul * HCHD * Ittihad Nabarouh * Malawy * MS Bedway * Porto Suez * El Qanah

Third Preliminary Round

The Third Preliminary Round fixtures were played between 31 January and 2 February 2021. The results were as follows:

Fourth Preliminary Round

The Fourth Preliminary Round fixtures were played on 5 and 6 February 2021. The results were as follows:

Competition proper

Winners from the Fourth Preliminary Round advanced to the

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, where teams from the

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will enter the competition.

Notes

References

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