[1] The large number of clubs entering the tournament from lower down (Levels 5 to 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 2015–16 FA Cup qualifying rounds, as announced by The Football Association.
The round includes 91 teams from Level 10 of English football, being the lowest ranked clubs to compete in the tournament.
Preliminary round fixtures were due to be played on 29 August 2015, with replays no later than 4 September.
Second qualifying round fixtures were due to be played on 26 September 2015, with replays no later than 2 October.