[1] The large number of clubs entering the tournament from lower down (Levels 5 through 10) 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.
The calendar for the 2014–15 FA Cup qualifying rounds, as announced by The Football Association.
Preliminary round fixtures were due to be played on 30 August 2014, with replays no later than 5 September.
Second qualifying round fixtures were due to be played on 27 September 2014, with replays no later than 2 October.
Ellistown & Ibstock United and Blaby & Whetstone Athletic from Level 10 were still in the competition, being the lowest ranked teams in this round.