The FA Cup Committee has set Friday, October 18, 2013 as the deadline for the submission of qualified teams from the third-tier leagues by the Regional Football Associations (RFAs) for this year’s MTN FA Cup.

Fort-eight (48) qualified teams from the 2nd Division will play each other in the Preliminary Round same as the 48 Division 1 clubs.

Qualified teams for the Preliminary Round will then be joined by the Premier League clubs for the Round of 64 draw.