The Clapton CFC Women’s First Team have been drawn away to Romford Town in the FA Cup The first round qualifying tie will take place on Sunday, September 7 with the venue to be confirmed.

The winners receive £1800 with £450 going to the losers as the prize fund is unchanged from last season.

Romford Town play in the Essex County Women’s Football League Premier Division, which is one level below CCFC. They were promoted two seasons ago into the Eastern Region Women’s Football League but bounced back down at the first attempt. With a new manager in place this summer, they will no doubt be looking for a good season.

In 2024/25, we were knocked out at the first hurdle away at another ERWFL side Hutton on penalties.

DATES OF ROUNDS

Second Round Qualifying Sunday 21 September 2025
Third Round Qualifying Sunday 5 October 2025
First Round Proper Sunday 26 October 2025
Second Round Proper Sunday 23 November 2025
Third Round Proper Sunday 14 December 2025
Fourth Round Proper Sunday 18 January 2026
Fifth Round Proper Sunday 22 February 2026
Quarter Final Sunday 5 April 2026
Semi Final Sunday 10 May 2026
Final Sunday 31 May 2026

PRIZE FUND PAYMENTS

ROUND | WINNING CLUB | LOSING CLUB
Preliminary Round £600 £150
First Round Qualifying £1,800 £450
Second Round Qualifying £3,000 £750
Third Round Qualifying £4,000 £1,000
First Round Proper £6,000 £1,500
Second Round Proper £8,000 £2,000
Third Round Proper £35,000 £9,000
Fourth Round Proper £54,000 £13,000
Fifth Round Proper £80,000 £20,000
Quarter Final £90,000 £22,500
Semi Final £160,000 £40,000
Final £430,000 £108,000