EFA Cup

The Einnek Football Association Cup is contested each season, with all 48 registered sides competing in a straight knock-out competition. The outcome of each Einnek F.A. Cup fixture must be decided in one game. If scores are level after the completion of the regulation 90 minutes, sudden death extra time is played until one side scores.

As well as progressing to the next round, there prize money for winning every fixture. However, there is the potential for player injuries and suspensions just like a league match.

Players do not rise or fall in skill based on performances and results as they do in League games, although there is a Player of the Round selected and this player rises in skill. Note: Both sides reaching the EFA Cup Final will receive a skill point.

To improve the kudos for progressing in the EFA Cup, the prizes have been made more attractive to encourage a true competition without tactically contrived team selections.

The winning side receives two Youth Points, while a side losing in extra time will receive one Youth Point.

In the first round of the cup, some sides may receive a bye into the second round. These sides will be the teams are randomly selected as part of the draw process.

Any side not involved in an EFA Cup fixture during the first four rounds of the competition will be included in Friendly Challenge draw. This ensures every team has a senior fixture during a cup turn.