Secretaries
Please be advised that entries for the 2026/27 FAI Junior Cup are now open.
The closing date for entries is Friday 25th September 2026. Due to competition timelines, no entries will be accepted after this date under any circumstances.
Where applicable, could league secretaries please circulate this email, together with the attached entry guide, to all affiliated clubs eligible to participate in the competition.
Please find the provisional fixture dates (weekending) for the competition below. Competition dates may be brought forward where a preliminary round isn’t required.
| Competition | FAI Junior Cup 2026/27 |
| Preliminary | 18/10/2026 |
Round 1 | 15/11/2026 |
| Round 2 | 06/12/2026 |
| Round 3 | 17/01/2027 |
| Round 4 | 07/02/2027 |
Round 5 | 07/03/2027 |
| Round 6 | 04/04/2027 |
Quarter Finals | 25/04/2027 |
| Semi Finals | 16/05/2027 |
| Final | 06/06/2027 |
FOR CLUB SECRETARIES
Please use the link below for the FAI Junior Cup 2026/27. Attached is a guide on how to complete the entry form and make payment for this competition. The cost of entry for the competition is €60. One entry is permitted per club.
FAI Junior Cup 2026/27 – Entry Form Link
Each club’s entry form information & payment will be processed through FAI Connect.
It is the responsibility of the club secretary to review all answers and make sure all information is clear and accurate.
PAYMENT PAGE STEPS – A comprehensive guide is attached to this email which includes images of each step.
- Login to your club’s FAI Connect Account – Personal Accounts with no affiliated club will not work.
- Follow the above link and you will be brought to the entry payment page.
- Firstly, select your club’s team ID from the list available.
- Select participation confirmation by selecting ‘Add to Cart’.
- Provide all club details (Kit Colours, Ground Address etc) – complete all questions and select ‘Add to Cart’ again.
- Select the Cart, then proceed to Checkout.
- Select ‘Pay Online Now (Stripe)’ and then ‘Proceed’.
- Lastly, provide card details to complete payment. You will be provided with a receipt of payment to the email address associated with the FAI Connect Account
If you require further information or need assistance, please contact “FAI Cup Competitions” <cupcompetitions@fai.ie>.