How it works
Single-match ties, then two-legged semi-finals
Ties through the quarter-finals are settled in one match, with penalties if the scores are level after 90 minutes. The semi-finals are played home and away. If the aggregate score is level after the second leg, extra time comes before penalties; the final also allows extra time. Leave room for delays and a shoot-out when arranging your journey home.
Entry is staggered: EFL clubs begin in the early rounds, Premier League sides without European commitments join in round two, and clubs competing in Europe enter in round three. Opponents and venues depend on the draw, so check the named fixture before buying.