Guernsey FC and Jersey Bulls admitted into FA Cup

Action from 2026 Muratti Vase final
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Many of Guernsey FC's side were part of the Guernsey FA team that beat Jersey in May's Muratti Vase final

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Guernsey FC and Jersey Bulls have both been accepted into the 2026-27 FA Cup.

The two Channel Island club sides have never met in a competitive game, but could be drawn to face one another in the early rounds of the competition.

It is the second successive season that both Channel Island clubs have entered the tournament.

Guernsey were expelled from the FA Cup last season after fielding an ineligible player following an administration error.

It came after 1-1 draw with Bedfont Sports in the extra preliminary round - the opening stage of the competition.

The Southern Combination Premier Division play-off finalists will also play in the FA Vase, where they reached the second round last season.

Jersey Bulls reached the second preliminary round of the FA Cup last season.

They lost out to eventual National League South champions Worthing in a replay after a 2-2 draw at Springfield.

Bulls, who made the semi-finals of the Isthmian League South East play-offs last season, will also compete in the FA Trophy.

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