First round qualifying fixtures were due to be played on 31 October 2015, with replays taking place no later than 6 November.
Third round qualifying fixtures were due to be played on 28 November 2015, with replays taking place no later than 4 December.
A total of 80 teams took part in this stage of the competition, all winners from the second round qualifying and 44 clubs from Level 6 of English football.
A total of 64 teams took part in this stage of the competition, all winners from the third round qualifying and the clubs from Level 5 of English football.
Fourth round fixtures were due to be played on 27 February 2016, with replays taking place no later than 4 March.