The large number of clubs entering the tournament from lower down (Levels 5 through 11) in the English football pyramid meant that the competition started with six rounds of preliminary (2) and qualifying (4) knockouts for these non-League teams.
A total of 332 clubs took part in this stage of the competition, including the 129 winners from the extra preliminary round, 91 clubs from Levels 9-11, who get a bye in the extra preliminary round and 112 entering at this stage from the five divisions at Level 8 of English football.
St Blazey from Level 11 of English football were the lowest-ranked club to qualify for this round of the competition.
Haverhill Rovers from Level 10 of English football were the lowest-ranked club to qualify for this round of the competition.
Haverhill Rovers from Level 10 of English football were the lowest-ranked club to qualify for this round of the competition.