EUROPE · CUP

FA Cup API

The oldest national football competition in the world. A magical knockout cup famous for giant-killings across every level of English football.

24
Seasons
124
Teams
England
Country
34
Competition ID
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Sample FA Cup API call

Fetch FA Cup matches with competition_id=34. The same ID works across every endpoint.

GET /football/matches?competition_id=34

Request
GET https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches
  ?competition_id=34
  &season=2025
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
JSON response
{
  "data": [
    {
      "match_id": "mt_340481",
      "competition_id": 34,
      "competition": "FA Cup",
      "season": "2025/26",
      "status": "finished",
      "kickoff_utc": "2025-09-14T14:00:00Z",
      "home": { "name": "Manchester City", "score": 2 },
      "away": { "name": "Arsenal", "score": 1 },
      "odds": { "home": "2.10", "draw": "3.40", "away": "3.30" }
    }
  ],
  "meta": { "page": 1, "per_page": 25, "total": 380 }
}
Use competition_id=34 for FA Cup in fixtures, standings, player-stats and odds requests.

What data is available for FA Cup

Match fixtures and results
Final scores and live status
Historical seasons back to 2002
Match events (goals, cards, substitutions)
Player statistics (goals, assists, minutes, cards, shots)
Team season stats (possession, shots, passes, corners)
Pre-match odds from Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange & Kambi

What you can build with FA Cup data

Stats dashboards

Power a live FA Cup table, fixtures, and form widgets with a single endpoint.

Betting & prediction models

Train models on 24 seasons of results, and closing odds.

Fantasy & content apps

Fetch player stats and match events to drive fantasy scoring and editorial content.

Research & analytics

Bulk-export historical FA Cup data for academic and commercial analysis.

TheStatsAPI provides FA Cup data including match results, player statistics, and historical records across 24 seasons. Access comprehensive FA Cup data alongside 1,195 other competitions through a single REST API, with plans starting at $50/month and a 7-day free trial.

FA Cup API resources

Endpoint
FA Cup Fixtures API

Upcoming and historical fixtures with kickoff times and venues.

Endpoint
FA Cup Standings API

Live league tables with points, goal difference, and form.

Endpoint
Player Stats API

Goals, assists, minutes, cards and shots for every player.

Odds
Football Odds API

Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair & Kambi prices joined by match ID.

Tutorial
Football API with Python

Step-by-step guide to pulling league data in Python.

Reference
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does TheStatsAPI cover FA Cup?

Yes. TheStatsAPI provides full coverage of FA Cup including match fixtures, results, player statistics, team data, and historical records across 24 seasons.

How many seasons of FA Cup data are available?

TheStatsAPI has 24 seasons of FA Cup data, going back to the 2002 season, including match results, player stats, and team performance data.

Can I get player stats for FA Cup?

Yes. Player statistics for FA Cup include goals, assists, appearances, minutes played, yellow cards, red cards, and shots, available for all players across all 24 seasons.

Are betting odds available for FA Cup?

Yes. Pre-match odds for FA Cup are available from Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi across 1X2, over/under, BTTS, and Asian handicap markets, joined to fixtures by match ID.

How do I get a FA Cup API key?

Sign up for a 7-day free trial, generate an API key from your dashboard, and call the matches endpoint with competition_id=34. Every plan includes all endpoints and all competitions.

What does FA Cup data cost?

FA Cup data is included on every TheStatsAPI plan, starting at $50/month with a 7-day free trial. There are no per-competition add-ons.

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