MY ROAD TO WEMBLEY
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The magic starts long before Wembley
Every season, hundreds of clubs enter the FA Cup and Women’s FA Cup.
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Thousands of matches are played across England and Wales, but finding out where and when they are happening can be surprisingly difficult, particularly during the early rounds.
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That is where My Road to Wembley began.
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WE BELIEVE THE MAGIC OF THE FA CUP IS THIS:
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It is found at clubs you have never heard of.
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In towns you have never visited.
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Standing beside people you have never met.
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It is the excitement of choosing a fixture, arriving at a new ground and discovering a club and community that you might otherwise have missed.
CHALLENGES
Football is more fun when there is something to chase.
Our challenges give every match a purpose, whether you are attempting all 14 rounds of the FA Cup or simply looking for a reason to visit somewhere new.
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Quattourdecim
The original My Road to Wembley challenge. Attend a match in all 14 rounds of the FA Cup during a single season, beginning with the Extra Preliminary Round and finishing at Wembley. Named after the Latin word for fourteen, Quattourdecim is the challenge that inspired the entire project. Fourteen rounds. Fourteen football experiences. One unforgettable journey. Over the years we have run RoundHopper final parties at Wembley for those that have completed the feat, thanks in large to tickets donated from the Football Association.
ABC
Alphabetier
Complete the football alphabet.
Attend a match at a club beginning with every letter, (with X and Z excluded!).
It might take one season. It might take several. That is all part of the challenge.
Busy Bees
There are more than 50 clubs beginning with the letter B.
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How many can you visit?
Compass
Head in every direction.
Attend clubs containing North, South, East and West in their names.
Namely
Turn your own name into a football challenge.
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Attend a club beginning with every letter of your name.
Where It All Began
Attend a match at Colliers Wood United, where the first My Road to Wembley journey began.
The League
Attend matches, earn points and climb the RoundHopper leaderboard.
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Matches in the earliest rounds earn the most points, rewarding those who support the competition from the very beginning.
CHOOSE
YOUR CHALLENGE... AND BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
Community​
My Road to Wembley is about much more than recording matches. It is about the people you meet, the clubs you discover and the stories you bring home with you.
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Whether you attend every round or visit one new club, you become part of a community that celebrates football at every level.
Social Media Community Managers
Our Social Media Community Manager programme is for young people who love football, storytelling and creating content. It is an opportunity to develop your voice, build practical experience and help more people discover grassroots football. You will: • Create content from matches and football communities • Build your own profile and portfolio • Receive media accreditation where available • Support and promote your local club • Tell the stories that larger football platforms often miss • Help shape the future of My Road to Wembley This is not simply a volunteer role. It is an opportunity to become part of the story. Email us at info@myroadtowembley.com if keen!
Ambassadors
Each season, our ambassadors take on an official My Road to Wembley challenge and share the highs, setbacks and unexpected moments along the way. They represent everything the community stands for: • Championing grassroots and non league football • Inspiring other supporters to begin their own journeys • Sharing honest and authentic stories • Supporting clubs and the communities around them • Bringing new people into the competition You do not need thousands of followers or years of experience. You simply need a love of football, a sense of adventure and a willingness to take part. Join the My Road to Wembley community.
STEP 1
Find a match
Browse upcoming FA Cup and Women’s FA Cup fixtures and decide where your journey will take you.
You can follow a particular club, choose a challenge, find a round, visit the closest fixture or choose somewhere completely new.
STEP 2
Attend a game
Visit the ground, experience the atmosphere and support the people who make football possible at every level.
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Buy a programme. Visit the clubhouse. Speak to another supporter. Every ground has a story.
STEP 3
Check in
Record your attendance through the app.
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Earn points, climb the leaderboard and track your progress across each challenge.
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Then share the experience and inspire someone else to attend their next match.
STEP 4
Buy your MRTW Merch!
Celebrate your road to Wembley with official MRTW merchandise:
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• Personalised shirts featuring your own football journey
• Jackets
• Hoodies
• Hats
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Wear yours to the next game, spot other RoundHoppers and carry your journey with you wherever football takes you.
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Download the App​​
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My Road to Wembley brings the competition together in one place.
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Discover fixtures, find nearby matches, record your attendance and take on challenges alongside football supporters across the country.
What you can do
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• Browse FA Cup and Women’s FA Cup fixtures
• Discover clubs and grounds near you
• Check in at matches
• Earn points for attending
• Track your challenge progress
• Climb the RoundHopper leaderboard
• Connect with the wider community
• Build a record of your own football journey
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Download My Road to Wembley and
find your next match.
FAQ
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How much does it cost to become a RoundHopper?
Nothing. My Road to Wembley is completely free. Create an account, choose a challenge and start exploring.
How do I prove I attended a match?
Simply check in through the app when you attend. Your match will be added to your journey and your challenge progress will be updated.
Do I need to follow the winner of each match?
No! Following the winning club into the next round is a popular traditional route, but it is not required. My Road to Wembley encourages you to create your own journey. You might follow a local side, choose the nearest match each round or travel somewhere you have always wanted to visit. The only requirement for Quattourdecim is that you attend one match in every round. There is no single road to Wembley.
I have already missed a few rounds. Can I still take part?
Absolutely. Completing Quattourdecim is only one part of being a RoundHopper. There are plenty of other challenges to take on, many of which may take several seasons to complete. You can join at any point and begin with your next available match. Every journey has to start somewhere.
How do I meet other RoundHoppers?
The community connects through social media, at matches and through gatherings organised during the competition. We also encourage clubs to create informal meeting points in their bars or close to the ground. Many clubs love welcoming visiting RoundHoppers and introducing them to their supporters. The early rounds are particularly friendly. You may be surprised by how quickly familiar faces begin appearing along the way.
What happens when I complete Quattourdecim?
Completing all 14 rounds is a significant achievement and something the entire community celebrates. Those who complete the challenge are invited to our final day gathering at Wembley, where RoundHoppers can meet, share their stories and celebrate the season together. Eligible RoundHoppers may also receive access to opportunities connected with the FA Cup Final, subject to availability and the rules of that season.
How are Wembley opportunities decided?
RoundHoppers earn points by attending matches throughout the competition. The earlier the round, the more points are available. This recognises those who support the competition and its clubs from the very beginning. Where Final tickets or other limited opportunities are available, the leaderboard helps determine priority among those who have completed all 14 rounds. Full criteria are published before each season.
EVERY MATCH. EVERY CLUB. EVERY ROAD TO WEMBLEY
About Us
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My Road to Wembley was created by two brothers, Tom and Oscar.
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The idea began with a simple question:
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Where do you actually find these matches?
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They wanted to explore the FA Cup from its earliest rounds, but discovering the fixtures, clubs and grounds was far harder than expected.
So they started building something that would make the competition easier to explore.
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What began as one football challenge has grown into a community of supporters discovering clubs, meeting people and creating their own roads to Wembley.
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Our mission is simple.
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To help more people attend football matches.
To bring new supporters through the gates of local clubs.
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Every match. Every club. Every road to Wembley.
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Download the app and begin yours.
