[1] The large number (645) of non-League clubs entering the tournament, from (Levels 5 to 10) in the English football pyramid, required the competition to start with six rounds of preliminary (2) and qualifying (4) knockout matches.
The calendar for the 2017–18 FA Cup qualifying rounds, as announced by The Football Association.
The round included 76 teams from Level 10 of English football, the lowest ranked clubs to compete in the tournament.
320 teams took part in this stage of the competition: 185 winners from the extra preliminary round and 135 entering at this stage from the six leagues at Level 8 of English football; Guernsey decided not to participate in the FA Cup this season.
The round included Shildon from Level 9 of the football pyramid, the lowest-ranked team still in the competition.
The qualifying rounds aren't covered by the FA Cup's broadcasting contracts held by BBC Sport and BT Sport, although one game per round will be broadcast by the BBC on its media platforms.