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572772ab708984140094ddc7 | How many Asian organizations were involved in filing the federal complaints? | more than 60 | [
"Affirmative_action_in_the_United_States\n\nIn May 2015, a coalition of more than 60 Asian-American organizations filed federal complaints with the Education and Justice Departments against Harvard University. The coalition asked for a civil rights investigation into what they described as Harvard's discriminatory ... |
572772ab708984140094ddc8 | Who did the organizations file the complaints with? | Education and Justice Departments | [
"Affirmative_action_in_the_United_States\n\nIn May 2015, a coalition of more than 60 Asian-American organizations filed federal complaints with the Education and Justice Departments against Harvard University. The coalition asked for a civil rights investigation into what they described as Harvard's discriminatory ... |
572772ab708984140094ddc9 | Who was the target of the filing? | Harvard University | [
"Affirmative_action_in_the_United_States\n\nIn May 2015, a coalition of more than 60 Asian-American organizations filed federal complaints with the Education and Justice Departments against Harvard University. The coalition asked for a civil rights investigation into what they described as Harvard's discriminatory ... |
572772ab708984140094ddca | What grade average do some students have that are being rejected? | top-one-percent grade point averages | [
"Affirmative_action_in_the_United_States\n\nIn May 2015, a coalition of more than 60 Asian-American organizations filed federal complaints with the Education and Justice Departments against Harvard University. The coalition asked for a civil rights investigation into what they described as Harvard's discriminatory ... |
572772ab708984140094ddcb | Why was the lawsuit eventually dismissed? | the Students for Fair Admissions lawsuit makes similar allegations | [
"Affirmative_action_in_the_United_States\n\nIn May 2015, a coalition of more than 60 Asian-American organizations filed federal complaints with the Education and Justice Departments against Harvard University. The coalition asked for a civil rights investigation into what they described as Harvard's discriminatory ... |
57273039f1498d1400e8f456 | Who is the competition open too? | any eligible club | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe competition is open to any eligible club down to Levels 10 of the English football league system - all 92 professional clubs in the Premier League and Football League (Levels 1 to 4), and several hundred \"non-league\" teams in Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System (Levels 5 to 10). A record 763... |
57273039f1498d1400e8f457 | How many clubs competed in 20011-12? | 763 clubs | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe competition is open to any eligible club down to Levels 10 of the English football league system - all 92 professional clubs in the Premier League and Football League (Levels 1 to 4), and several hundred \"non-league\" teams in Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System (Levels 5 to 10). A record 763... |
57273039f1498d1400e8f458 | How many rounds in the tournament? | 12 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe competition is open to any eligible club down to Levels 10 of the English football league system - all 92 professional clubs in the Premier League and Football League (Levels 1 to 4), and several hundred \"non-league\" teams in Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System (Levels 5 to 10). A record 763... |
57273039f1498d1400e8f459 | How many games are needed to win? | six to fourteen | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe competition is open to any eligible club down to Levels 10 of the English football league system - all 92 professional clubs in the Premier League and Football League (Levels 1 to 4), and several hundred \"non-league\" teams in Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System (Levels 5 to 10). A record 763... |
57273039f1498d1400e8f45a | What league can compete? | Premier League and Football League | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe competition is open to any eligible club down to Levels 10 of the English football league system - all 92 professional clubs in the Premier League and Football League (Levels 1 to 4), and several hundred \"non-league\" teams in Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System (Levels 5 to 10). A record 763... |
57273164708984140094dac5 | What rounds are the qualifiers? | first six rounds | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe first six rounds are the Qualifying Competition, from which 32 teams progress to the first round of the Competition Proper, meeting the first of the 92 professional teams. The last entrants are the Premier League and Championship clubs, into the draw for the Third Round Proper. In the modern era, non... |
57273164708984140094dac6 | How many teams in the first round? | 92 professional teams. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe first six rounds are the Qualifying Competition, from which 32 teams progress to the first round of the Competition Proper, meeting the first of the 92 professional teams. The last entrants are the Premier League and Championship clubs, into the draw for the Third Round Proper. In the modern era, non... |
57273164708984140094dac7 | What league enters in the third round? | Premier League and Championship clubs | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe first six rounds are the Qualifying Competition, from which 32 teams progress to the first round of the Competition Proper, meeting the first of the 92 professional teams. The last entrants are the Premier League and Championship clubs, into the draw for the Third Round Proper. In the modern era, non... |
57273164708984140094dac8 | In the modern era, has any non-league team reached the quarter finals?? | never reached the quarter finals | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe first six rounds are the Qualifying Competition, from which 32 teams progress to the first round of the Competition Proper, meeting the first of the 92 professional teams. The last entrants are the Premier League and Championship clubs, into the draw for the Third Round Proper. In the modern era, non... |
57273164708984140094dac9 | Has a level 2 club reached the finals ever? | Level 2 have never reached the final. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe first six rounds are the Qualifying Competition, from which 32 teams progress to the first round of the Competition Proper, meeting the first of the 92 professional teams. The last entrants are the Premier League and Championship clubs, into the draw for the Third Round Proper. In the modern era, non... |
5727323c708984140094dacf | What do winners receive? | the FA Cup trophy | [
"FA_Cup\n\nWinners receive the FA Cup trophy, of which there have been two designs and five actual cups; the latest is a 2014 replica of the second design, introduced in 1911. Winners also qualify for European football and a place in the FA Community Shield match. Arsenal are the current holders, having beaten Asto... |
5727323c708984140094dad0 | How many FA cup designs have there been? | two | [
"FA_Cup\n\nWinners receive the FA Cup trophy, of which there have been two designs and five actual cups; the latest is a 2014 replica of the second design, introduced in 1911. Winners also qualify for European football and a place in the FA Community Shield match. Arsenal are the current holders, having beaten Asto... |
5727323c708984140094dad1 | How many FA cups have there been? | five actual cups | [
"FA_Cup\n\nWinners receive the FA Cup trophy, of which there have been two designs and five actual cups; the latest is a 2014 replica of the second design, introduced in 1911. Winners also qualify for European football and a place in the FA Community Shield match. Arsenal are the current holders, having beaten Asto... |
5727323c708984140094dad2 | When was the latest design intoduced? | 2014 replica of the second design, introduced in 1911 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nWinners receive the FA Cup trophy, of which there have been two designs and five actual cups; the latest is a 2014 replica of the second design, introduced in 1911. Winners also qualify for European football and a place in the FA Community Shield match. Arsenal are the current holders, having beaten Asto... |
572733abf1498d1400e8f482 | When was the laws of the Game of Asscociation Football published? | 1863 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn 1863, the newly founded Football Association (the FA) published the Laws of the Game of Association Football, unifying the various different rules in use before then. On 20 July 1871, in the offices of The Sportsman newspaper, the FA Secretary C. W. Alcock proposed to the FA committee that \"it is des... |
572733abf1498d1400e8f483 | Who was the FA secretary in 1871? | C. W. Alcock | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn 1863, the newly founded Football Association (the FA) published the Laws of the Game of Association Football, unifying the various different rules in use before then. On 20 July 1871, in the offices of The Sportsman newspaper, the FA Secretary C. W. Alcock proposed to the FA committee that \"it is des... |
572733abf1498d1400e8f484 | When did the inaugural FA cup tournament take place? | November 1871 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn 1863, the newly founded Football Association (the FA) published the Laws of the Game of Association Football, unifying the various different rules in use before then. On 20 July 1871, in the offices of The Sportsman newspaper, the FA Secretary C. W. Alcock proposed to the FA committee that \"it is des... |
572733abf1498d1400e8f485 | Who won the first and second cups? | Wanderers were crowned the winners | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn 1863, the newly founded Football Association (the FA) published the Laws of the Game of Association Football, unifying the various different rules in use before then. On 20 July 1871, in the offices of The Sportsman newspaper, the FA Secretary C. W. Alcock proposed to the FA committee that \"it is des... |
572733abf1498d1400e8f486 | When was the modern cup established? | modern cup was beginning to be established by the 1888–89 season, | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn 1863, the newly founded Football Association (the FA) published the Laws of the Game of Association Football, unifying the various different rules in use before then. On 20 July 1871, in the offices of The Sportsman newspaper, the FA Secretary C. W. Alcock proposed to the FA committee that \"it is des... |
572734eb5951b619008f86b5 | Was competition suspended due to the first world war? | competition was suspended due to the First World War | [
"FA_Cup\n\nFollowing the 1914–15 edition, the competition was suspended due to the First World War, and didn't resume until 1919–20. The 1922–23 competition saw the first final to be played in the newly opened Wembley Stadium (known at the time as the Empire Stadium). Due to the outbreak of World War II, the compet... |
572734eb5951b619008f86b6 | what year did competition resume after world war 1? | 1919–20. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nFollowing the 1914–15 edition, the competition was suspended due to the First World War, and didn't resume until 1919–20. The 1922–23 competition saw the first final to be played in the newly opened Wembley Stadium (known at the time as the Empire Stadium). Due to the outbreak of World War II, the compet... |
572734eb5951b619008f86b7 | When did Wembly stadium open? | 1922–23 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nFollowing the 1914–15 edition, the competition was suspended due to the First World War, and didn't resume until 1919–20. The 1922–23 competition saw the first final to be played in the newly opened Wembley Stadium (known at the time as the Empire Stadium). Due to the outbreak of World War II, the compet... |
572734eb5951b619008f86b8 | What was Webly stadium called at that time? | Empire Stadium | [
"FA_Cup\n\nFollowing the 1914–15 edition, the competition was suspended due to the First World War, and didn't resume until 1919–20. The 1922–23 competition saw the first final to be played in the newly opened Wembley Stadium (known at the time as the Empire Stadium). Due to the outbreak of World War II, the compet... |
572734eb5951b619008f86b9 | When did the competition celebrate its centennial? | didn't celebrate its centenary year until 1980–81 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nFollowing the 1914–15 edition, the competition was suspended due to the First World War, and didn't resume until 1919–20. The 1922–23 competition saw the first final to be played in the newly opened Wembley Stadium (known at the time as the Empire Stadium). Due to the outbreak of World War II, the compet... |
57273647f1498d1400e8f4aa | Is the competition open to anyone? | The competition is open to any club down to Level 10 of the English football league system | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe competition is open to any club down to Level 10 of the English football league system which meets the eligibility criteria. All clubs in the top four levels (the Premier League and the three divisions of the Football League) are automatically eligible. Clubs in the next six levels (non-league footba... |
57273647f1498d1400e8f4ab | Is there anyone automatically eligible? | . All clubs in the top four levels (the Premier League and the three divisions of the Football League) are automatically eligible | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe competition is open to any club down to Level 10 of the English football league system which meets the eligibility criteria. All clubs in the top four levels (the Premier League and the three divisions of the Football League) are automatically eligible. Clubs in the next six levels (non-league footba... |
57273647f1498d1400e8f4ac | Who else can play? | Clubs in the next six levels (non-league football) are also eligible provided they have played in either the FA Cup, FA Trophy or FA Vase competitions | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe competition is open to any club down to Level 10 of the English football league system which meets the eligibility criteria. All clubs in the top four levels (the Premier League and the three divisions of the Football League) are automatically eligible. Clubs in the next six levels (non-league footba... |
57273647f1498d1400e8f4ad | Can new clubs play too? | Newly formed clubs, such as F.C. United of Manchester in 2005–06 and also 2006–07, may not therefore play in the FA Cup in their first season. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe competition is open to any club down to Level 10 of the English football league system which meets the eligibility criteria. All clubs in the top four levels (the Premier League and the three divisions of the Football League) are automatically eligible. Clubs in the next six levels (non-league footba... |
57273647f1498d1400e8f4ae | Do I need a stadium to compete? | All clubs entering the competition must also have a suitable stadium. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe competition is open to any club down to Level 10 of the English football league system which meets the eligibility criteria. All clubs in the top four levels (the Premier League and the three divisions of the Football League) are automatically eligible. Clubs in the next six levels (non-league footba... |
57273b78708984140094db1f | Does anyone ever miss a tournament? | It is very rare for top clubs to miss the competition | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIt is very rare for top clubs to miss the competition, although it can happen in exceptional circumstances. Defending holders Manchester United did not enter the 1999–2000 FA Cup, as they were already in the inaugural Club World Championship, with the club stating that entering both tournaments would ove... |
57273b78708984140094db20 | What clubs have missed the competition? | Manchester United did not enter the 1999–2000 FA Cup, | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIt is very rare for top clubs to miss the competition, although it can happen in exceptional circumstances. Defending holders Manchester United did not enter the 1999–2000 FA Cup, as they were already in the inaugural Club World Championship, with the club stating that entering both tournaments would ove... |
57273b78708984140094db21 | Why did they miss that competition? | The club claimed that they did not want to devalue the FA Cup by fielding a weaker side. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIt is very rare for top clubs to miss the competition, although it can happen in exceptional circumstances. Defending holders Manchester United did not enter the 1999–2000 FA Cup, as they were already in the inaugural Club World Championship, with the club stating that entering both tournaments would ove... |
57273b78708984140094db22 | How did people feel about Manchester's decision? | drew considerable criticism as this weakened the tournament's prestige | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIt is very rare for top clubs to miss the competition, although it can happen in exceptional circumstances. Defending holders Manchester United did not enter the 1999–2000 FA Cup, as they were already in the inaugural Club World Championship, with the club stating that entering both tournaments would ove... |
57273b78708984140094db23 | Did the club later regret their choice? | Sir Alex Ferguson later admitted his regret regarding their handling of the situation. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIt is very rare for top clubs to miss the competition, although it can happen in exceptional circumstances. Defending holders Manchester United did not enter the 1999–2000 FA Cup, as they were already in the inaugural Club World Championship, with the club stating that entering both tournaments would ove... |
57273cd8f1498d1400e8f4ec | May Welsh clubs enter the competition? | Welsh sides that play in English leagues are eligible, | [
"FA_Cup\n\nWelsh sides that play in English leagues are eligible, although since the creation of the League of Wales there are only six clubs remaining: Cardiff City (the only non-English team to win the tournament, in 1927), Swansea City, Newport County, Wrexham, Merthyr Town and Colwyn Bay. In the early years oth... |
57273cd8f1498d1400e8f4ed | Has a Welsh team ever won a competition? | Cardiff City (the only non-English team to win the tournament, in 1927) | [
"FA_Cup\n\nWelsh sides that play in English leagues are eligible, although since the creation of the League of Wales there are only six clubs remaining: Cardiff City (the only non-English team to win the tournament, in 1927), Swansea City, Newport County, Wrexham, Merthyr Town and Colwyn Bay. In the early years oth... |
57273cd8f1498d1400e8f4ee | Have any other countries ever competed? | other teams from Wales, Ireland and Scotland also took part in the competition, | [
"FA_Cup\n\nWelsh sides that play in English leagues are eligible, although since the creation of the League of Wales there are only six clubs remaining: Cardiff City (the only non-English team to win the tournament, in 1927), Swansea City, Newport County, Wrexham, Merthyr Town and Colwyn Bay. In the early years oth... |
57273cd8f1498d1400e8f4ef | Why can't those countries compete? | barred from entering by the Scottish Football Association. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nWelsh sides that play in English leagues are eligible, although since the creation of the League of Wales there are only six clubs remaining: Cardiff City (the only non-English team to win the tournament, in 1927), Swansea City, Newport County, Wrexham, Merthyr Town and Colwyn Bay. In the early years oth... |
57273cd8f1498d1400e8f4f0 | Has any other country been allowed to enter the competition since? | Channel Island club entered the competition when Guernsey F.C. competed for the first time. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nWelsh sides that play in English leagues are eligible, although since the creation of the League of Wales there are only six clubs remaining: Cardiff City (the only non-English team to win the tournament, in 1927), Swansea City, Newport County, Wrexham, Merthyr Town and Colwyn Bay. In the early years oth... |
57274f575951b619008f8809 | Has the number of entrants stayed the same? | The number of entrants has increased greatly in recent years | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe number of entrants has increased greatly in recent years. In the 2004–05 season, 660 clubs entered the competition, beating the long-standing record of 656 from the 1921–22 season. In 2005–06 this increased to 674 entrants, in 2006–07 to 687, in 2007–08 to 731 clubs, and for the 2008–09 and 2009–10 c... |
57274f575951b619008f880a | How many clubs entered in 2004-05? | 660 clubs entered the competition | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe number of entrants has increased greatly in recent years. In the 2004–05 season, 660 clubs entered the competition, beating the long-standing record of 656 from the 1921–22 season. In 2005–06 this increased to 674 entrants, in 2006–07 to 687, in 2007–08 to 731 clubs, and for the 2008–09 and 2009–10 c... |
57274f575951b619008f880b | How many clubs entered in 2005-06? | 674 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe number of entrants has increased greatly in recent years. In the 2004–05 season, 660 clubs entered the competition, beating the long-standing record of 656 from the 1921–22 season. In 2005–06 this increased to 674 entrants, in 2006–07 to 687, in 2007–08 to 731 clubs, and for the 2008–09 and 2009–10 c... |
57274f575951b619008f880c | How many clubs entered in 2006-07? | 687 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe number of entrants has increased greatly in recent years. In the 2004–05 season, 660 clubs entered the competition, beating the long-standing record of 656 from the 1921–22 season. In 2005–06 this increased to 674 entrants, in 2006–07 to 687, in 2007–08 to 731 clubs, and for the 2008–09 and 2009–10 c... |
57274f575951b619008f880d | How many clubs entered in 2007-08? | 731 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe number of entrants has increased greatly in recent years. In the 2004–05 season, 660 clubs entered the competition, beating the long-standing record of 656 from the 1921–22 season. In 2005–06 this increased to 674 entrants, in 2006–07 to 687, in 2007–08 to 731 clubs, and for the 2008–09 and 2009–10 c... |
57275002dd62a815002e9adc | When is the final? | May | [
"FA_Cup\n\nBeginning in August, the competition proceeds as a knockout tournament throughout, consisting of twelve rounds, a semi-final and then a final, in May. A system of byes ensures clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages. There is no seeding, the fixtures in each round being determine... |
57275002dd62a815002e9add | When do clubs above 9 enter? | clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages | [
"FA_Cup\n\nBeginning in August, the competition proceeds as a knockout tournament throughout, consisting of twelve rounds, a semi-final and then a final, in May. A system of byes ensures clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages. There is no seeding, the fixtures in each round being determine... |
57275002dd62a815002e9ade | Is there seeding? | There is no seeding, | [
"FA_Cup\n\nBeginning in August, the competition proceeds as a knockout tournament throughout, consisting of twelve rounds, a semi-final and then a final, in May. A system of byes ensures clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages. There is no seeding, the fixtures in each round being determine... |
57275002dd62a815002e9adf | What happens in the event of a tie? | fixtures ending in a tie are replayed once only | [
"FA_Cup\n\nBeginning in August, the competition proceeds as a knockout tournament throughout, consisting of twelve rounds, a semi-final and then a final, in May. A system of byes ensures clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages. There is no seeding, the fixtures in each round being determine... |
57275002dd62a815002e9ae0 | What are the first 6 rounds? | The first six rounds are qualifiers | [
"FA_Cup\n\nBeginning in August, the competition proceeds as a knockout tournament throughout, consisting of twelve rounds, a semi-final and then a final, in May. A system of byes ensures clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages. There is no seeding, the fixtures in each round being determine... |
5727512f5951b619008f8835 | When does the final take place? | The final is normally held the Saturday after the Premier League season finishes in May. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe final is normally held the Saturday after the Premier League season finishes in May. The only seasons in recent times when this pattern was not followed were 1999–2000, when most rounds were played a few weeks earlier than normal as an experiment, and 2010–11 and 2012–13 when the FA Cup Final was pla... |
5727512f5951b619008f8836 | Was there a time this was not the case? | in recent times when this pattern was not followed were 1999–2000 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe final is normally held the Saturday after the Premier League season finishes in May. The only seasons in recent times when this pattern was not followed were 1999–2000, when most rounds were played a few weeks earlier than normal as an experiment, and 2010–11 and 2012–13 when the FA Cup Final was pla... |
5727512f5951b619008f8837 | Why was that? | most rounds were played a few weeks earlier than normal as an experiment | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe final is normally held the Saturday after the Premier League season finishes in May. The only seasons in recent times when this pattern was not followed were 1999–2000, when most rounds were played a few weeks earlier than normal as an experiment, and 2010–11 and 2012–13 when the FA Cup Final was pla... |
5727512f5951b619008f8838 | Did that ever happen again? | 2010–11 and 2012–13 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe final is normally held the Saturday after the Premier League season finishes in May. The only seasons in recent times when this pattern was not followed were 1999–2000, when most rounds were played a few weeks earlier than normal as an experiment, and 2010–11 and 2012–13 when the FA Cup Final was pla... |
5727512f5951b619008f8839 | What happened during those years? | the FA Cup Final was played before the Premier League season had finished, to allow Wembley Stadium to be ready for the UEFA Champions League final | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe final is normally held the Saturday after the Premier League season finishes in May. The only seasons in recent times when this pattern was not followed were 1999–2000, when most rounds were played a few weeks earlier than normal as an experiment, and 2010–11 and 2012–13 when the FA Cup Final was pla... |
5727597d708984140094dc79 | Do clubs replay each other? | Until the 1990s further replays would be played until one team was victorious. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nUntil the 1990s further replays would be played until one team was victorious. Some ties took as many as six matches to settle; in their 1975 campaign, Fulham played a total of 12 games over six rounds, which remains the most games played by a team to reach a final. Replays were traditionally played thre... |
5727597d708984140094dc7a | What is the most games played a team to reach the final? | 12 games over six rounds, which remains the most games played by a team to reach a final | [
"FA_Cup\n\nUntil the 1990s further replays would be played until one team was victorious. Some ties took as many as six matches to settle; in their 1975 campaign, Fulham played a total of 12 games over six rounds, which remains the most games played by a team to reach a final. Replays were traditionally played thre... |
5727597d708984140094dc7b | When are replays played? | . Replays were traditionally played three or four days after the original game, but from 1991–92 they were staged at least 10 days later on police advice. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nUntil the 1990s further replays would be played until one team was victorious. Some ties took as many as six matches to settle; in their 1975 campaign, Fulham played a total of 12 games over six rounds, which remains the most games played by a team to reach a final. Replays were traditionally played thre... |
5727597d708984140094dc7c | When was the first penalty kick? | penalty shoot-outs being introduced, the first of which came on 26 November 1991 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nUntil the 1990s further replays would be played until one team was victorious. Some ties took as many as six matches to settle; in their 1975 campaign, Fulham played a total of 12 games over six rounds, which remains the most games played by a team to reach a final. Replays were traditionally played thre... |
5727597d708984140094dc7d | What clubs were playing during the first penalty? | Rotherham United eliminated Scunthorpe United. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nUntil the 1990s further replays would be played until one team was victorious. Some ties took as many as six matches to settle; in their 1975 campaign, Fulham played a total of 12 games over six rounds, which remains the most games played by a team to reach a final. Replays were traditionally played thre... |
572782d45951b619008f8bb7 | Do the FA Cup winners qualify for anything? | The FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League (formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 they entered the Cup Winners' Cup instead). This European place applies even if the team is relegated or is not in the English top flight. In the past, if the FA Cup winning team also qualifi... |
572782d45951b619008f8bb8 | Did that used to have a different name? | formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League (formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 they entered the Cup Winners' Cup instead). This European place applies even if the team is relegated or is not in the English top flight. In the past, if the FA Cup winning team also qualifi... |
572782d45951b619008f8bb9 | What is the cup called now? | Cup Winners' Cup | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League (formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 they entered the Cup Winners' Cup instead). This European place applies even if the team is relegated or is not in the English top flight. In the past, if the FA Cup winning team also qualifi... |
572782d45951b619008f8bba | Does the loser of the cup gain anything? | the losing FA Cup finalist was given the Europa League place | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League (formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 they entered the Cup Winners' Cup instead). This European place applies even if the team is relegated or is not in the English top flight. In the past, if the FA Cup winning team also qualifi... |
572782d45951b619008f8bbb | what about the FA Cup winner? | FA Cup winners enter the Europa League at the group stage. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League (formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 they entered the Cup Winners' Cup instead). This European place applies even if the team is relegated or is not in the English top flight. In the past, if the FA Cup winning team also qualifi... |
572783c7f1498d1400e8fa60 | Where are the semi finals played? | e semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007). For the first decade of the competition, the Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue. In the period between this first decade and th... |
572783c7f1498d1400e8fa61 | Is there a name for the specific venue? | Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007). For the first decade of the competition, the Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue. In the period between this first decade and th... |
572783c7f1498d1400e8fa62 | Where did the semi finals take place before then? | semi-finals were played at high-capacity neutral venues around England | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007). For the first decade of the competition, the Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue. In the period between this first decade and th... |
572783c7f1498d1400e8fa63 | What was the top most used venue? | Villa Park in Birmingham (55 times) | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007). For the first decade of the competition, the Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue. In the period between this first decade and th... |
572783c7f1498d1400e8fa64 | Where was the cup held in 2005? | In 2005, both were held at the Millennium Stadium. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007). For the first decade of the competition, the Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue. In the period between this first decade and th... |
5727849df1498d1400e8fa86 | Where is the FA cup held today? | In 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals to recoup debts in financing the new stadium. This was controversial, with the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London, as well as taking some of the prestige away from a Wembley final. In defend... |
5727849df1498d1400e8fa87 | Why is it held at Webly Stadium? | to recoup debts in financing the new stadium. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals to recoup debts in financing the new stadium. This was controversial, with the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London, as well as taking some of the prestige away from a Wembley final. In defend... |
5727849df1498d1400e8fa88 | Do the people of London agree with this action? | the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals to recoup debts in financing the new stadium. This was controversial, with the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London, as well as taking some of the prestige away from a Wembley final. In defend... |
5727849df1498d1400e8fa89 | Has the game ever fail to sell out? | the 2013 fixture between Millwall and Wigan led to the unprecedented step of placing 6,000 tickets on sale to neutral fans after the game failed to sell out. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals to recoup debts in financing the new stadium. This was controversial, with the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London, as well as taking some of the prestige away from a Wembley final. In defend... |
5727849df1498d1400e8fa8a | Do people oppose of using the new Webly Stadium? | 86% opposition to Wembley semi-finals. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals to recoup debts in financing the new stadium. This was controversial, with the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London, as well as taking some of the prestige away from a Wembley final. In defend... |
5727855e5951b619008f8c31 | Where is the final played now? | The final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since it opened, in 2007. The rebuilding process meant that between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in Wales. Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium since it opened in 1923 (bei... |
5727855e5951b619008f8c32 | When did this stadium open? | it opened, in 2007. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since it opened, in 2007. The rebuilding process meant that between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in Wales. Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium since it opened in 1923 (bei... |
5727855e5951b619008f8c33 | Where was the FA cup held while this stadium was built? | between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since it opened, in 2007. The rebuilding process meant that between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in Wales. Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium since it opened in 1923 (bei... |
5727855e5951b619008f8c34 | Where is Millennium Stadium located? | Cardiff in Wales | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since it opened, in 2007. The rebuilding process meant that between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in Wales. Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium since it opened in 1923 (bei... |
5727855e5951b619008f8c35 | Was it always held in Millennium Stadium? | Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since it opened, in 2007. The rebuilding process meant that between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in Wales. Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium since it opened in 1923 (bei... |
5727862f5951b619008f8c4f | Where do the majority of FA cup finals take place? | predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn the 51 years prior to the Empire Stadium opening, the final (including 8 replays) was held in a variety of locations, predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace. It was played 22 times in the Oval (the inaugural competition in 1872, and then all but two times un... |
5727862f5951b619008f8c50 | How many times was the FA cup playing in the Oval ? | . It was played 22 times in the Oval | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn the 51 years prior to the Empire Stadium opening, the final (including 8 replays) was held in a variety of locations, predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace. It was played 22 times in the Oval (the inaugural competition in 1872, and then all but two times un... |
5727862f5951b619008f8c51 | What was the first year the Oval hosted the FA cup? | 1872 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn the 51 years prior to the Empire Stadium opening, the final (including 8 replays) was held in a variety of locations, predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace. It was played 22 times in the Oval (the inaugural competition in 1872, and then all but two times un... |
5727862f5951b619008f8c52 | How many times has Crystal Palce hosted the FA cup? | 21 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn the 51 years prior to the Empire Stadium opening, the final (including 8 replays) was held in a variety of locations, predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace. It was played 22 times in the Oval (the inaugural competition in 1872, and then all but two times un... |
5727862f5951b619008f8c53 | How many replays took place at the Oval? | 8 replays | [
"FA_Cup\n\nIn the 51 years prior to the Empire Stadium opening, the final (including 8 replays) was held in a variety of locations, predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace. It was played 22 times in the Oval (the inaugural competition in 1872, and then all but two times un... |
57278730f1498d1400e8fae8 | Is the use of artificial turf allowed? | The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. Under the 2015-16 rules, the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs. This followed approval two years previously for t... |
57278730f1498d1400e8fae9 | What is the required quality of the pitch? | the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. Under the 2015-16 rules, the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs. This followed approval two years previously for t... |
57278730f1498d1400e8faea | How many professional clubs are there? | 92 | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. Under the 2015-16 rules, the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs. This followed approval two years previously for t... |
57278730f1498d1400e8faeb | What happens if the pitch is not up to par? | they had to switch their tie to the ground of another eligible entrant with a natural grass pitch. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. Under the 2015-16 rules, the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs. This followed approval two years previously for t... |
57278730f1498d1400e8faec | Where was the first #G surface game played? | first match in the proper rounds to be played on a 3G surface was a televised first round replay at Maidstone United's Gallagher Stadium on 20 November 2015. | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. Under the 2015-16 rules, the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs. This followed approval two years previously for t... |
57278a24708984140094e04d | How many parts does the trophy come in? | The trophy comes in three parts | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe trophy comes in three parts - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base. There have been two designs of trophy in use, but five physical trophies have been presented. The original trophy, known as the \"little tin idol\", was 18 inches high and made by Martin, Hall & Co. It was stolen in 1895 and never r... |
57278a24708984140094e04e | What is the parts of the trophy? | - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe trophy comes in three parts - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base. There have been two designs of trophy in use, but five physical trophies have been presented. The original trophy, known as the \"little tin idol\", was 18 inches high and made by Martin, Hall & Co. It was stolen in 1895 and never r... |
57278a24708984140094e04f | How many trophy designs have there bee? | There have been two designs of trophy in use | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe trophy comes in three parts - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base. There have been two designs of trophy in use, but five physical trophies have been presented. The original trophy, known as the \"little tin idol\", was 18 inches high and made by Martin, Hall & Co. It was stolen in 1895 and never r... |
57278a24708984140094e050 | How many physical trophies have been presented? | five physical trophies have been presented | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe trophy comes in three parts - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base. There have been two designs of trophy in use, but five physical trophies have been presented. The original trophy, known as the \"little tin idol\", was 18 inches high and made by Martin, Hall & Co. It was stolen in 1895 and never r... |
57278a24708984140094e051 | When was the first design changed? | . The FA decided to change the design after the 1909 winners, Manchester United, made their own replica, | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe trophy comes in three parts - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base. There have been two designs of trophy in use, but five physical trophies have been presented. The original trophy, known as the \"little tin idol\", was 18 inches high and made by Martin, Hall & Co. It was stolen in 1895 and never r... |
57278af2dd62a815002e9fcc | Is the cup engraved for the winner? | The name of the winning team is engraved on the silver band around the base | [
"FA_Cup\n\nThe name of the winning team is engraved on the silver band around the base as soon as the final has finished, in order to be ready in time for the presentation ceremony. This means the engraver has just five minutes to perform a task which would take twenty under normal conditions, although time is save... |
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