The competition started at the first round qualifying stage with all games originally scheduled to be played on 1 September 2024, made up of teams from outside the top five tiers of the women's football pyramid.
The 136 matches of the second round qualifying will be played on 22 September 2024.
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Third round qualifying
The 88 matches of third round qualifying will be played on 13 October 2023. This round included the introduction of 48 teams from the fourth-tier FA Women's National League Division One.
First round proper
The 56 matches of first round will be played on 3 November 2023. The first round will include the introduction of the 24 teams from the third-tier FA Women's National League Premier Division.
Second round proper
Matches in the second round proper will be played on 24 November 2023.
Third round proper
Matches will be played in the third round proper on 8 December 2024. The third round included the introduction of the 11 teams from the second-tier Women's Championship.
Fourth round proper
16 matches will be played in the fourth round proper 12 January 2024. This round will see the introduction of 12 teams from the first-tier Women's Super League, and will be the final round to introduce new teams.
Fifth round proper
Eight matches will be 9 February 2025, made up of the 16 winning teams from the fourth round proper.
Quarter-finals
Four matches will be played in the quarter-finals on 9 March 2025, made up of the eight winning teams from the fifth round proper.
Semi-finals
Two matches will be played in the semi-finals on 13 April 2025, made up of the four winning teams from the quarter-finals.
