The 2024–25 Women's FA Cup was the 55th staging of the

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, a knockout cup competition for women's football teams in

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were the defending champions, having beaten

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4–0 in the 2024 final on 12 May 2024.

Teams

A total of 514 teams were accepted into the 2024–25 Women's FA Cup, an increase of 58 from the previous year. Exemptions remained the same from the previous season: 92 tier 5 teams are given an exemption for the first qualifying round, entering at the second round qualifying stage. The 48 teams that play in the FA Women's National League Division One (tier 4) are given exemption until third round qualifying. Teams in the Northern and Southern Premier Divisions (tier 3) entered at the first round proper, the 11 Women's Championship teams (tier 2) entered at the third round proper, and the final teams to enter the competition, the 12

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teams (tier 1), entered at the fourth round.

First round qualifying

The competition started at the first round qualifying stage with games played on 1 September 2024, and made up of teams from outside the top five tiers of the women's football pyramid.

Second round qualifying

The 136 matches of the second round qualifying were played on 22 September 2024. This round included the introduction of teams from the fifth-tier regional first division football leagues.

Third round qualifying

The 92 matches of third round qualifying were played on 13 October 2024. This round included the introduction of 48 teams from the fourth-tier FA Women's National League Division One.

First round proper

The 58 matches in the first round proper were played on 3 November 2024. This round included the introduction of 24 teams from the third-tier FA Women's National League Premier Division.

Second round proper

The 29 matches in the second round proper were scheduled to be played on 24 November 2024. Rearranged fixtures were played in the following week.

Third round proper

The 20 matches in the third round proper were scheduled to be held on 8 December 2024, and included the introduction of 11 teams from the second-tier Women's Championship. Three rearranged fixtures were played the following week and one played on 8 January 2025.

Fourth round

Matches in the fourth round were scheduled to be played between 11 and 12 January 2025. The draw took place on 9 December 2024. This round included the introduction of 12 teams from the first-tier

, and was the final round to introduce new teams.

Fifth round

Eight matches were played in the fifth round on 8 and 9 February 2025, made up of the 16 winning teams from the fourth round. The draw took place on 13 January 2025.

Quarter-finals

Four matches were played in the quarter-finals on 8 and 9 March 2025, made up of the eight winning teams from the fifth round. The draw took place on 11 February 2025.

Semi-finals

Two matches were played in the semi-finals on 12 and 13 April 2025, made up of the four winning teams from the quarter-finals. The draw took place on 9 March 2025.

Final

The final was played at

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on 18 May 2025. Chelsea defeated Manchester United 3–0 to win their sixth title.

Television rights

Notes

References

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