As mentioned earlier, 131 teams applied and the FA accepted 130, so on the face of it, it sounds like just 1 team was denied entry in to the competition.
However, on closer examination, 4 applicants were refused (Canada, Garston, Lion Athletic and Seymour). 3 of these sides are from the Liverpool & District SL. Lion Athletic are members of the Crosby & District league.
So, not a good day for the Liverpool FA then, losing 4 sides. This would be a big problem for the majority of County FA's but as Liverpool will still have 22 sides in the cup, it doesn't affect them too much!
Replacements
CB Hounslow United - West Middlesex SL
Golden Lion - Croydon SL
Towngate - Heavy Woollen Gate SL (West Riding)
All of the above were not on the original list of entrants. I guess they were late in applying.
This is definitely the case with Towngate, as I discussed the FA Sunday Cup with their manager at the Farsley v Brighouse Town game on 10th August and he told me that they hadn't applied yet but intended to do so. I advised him to get a move on, as the deadline for applications was 1st August! He said he'd call the FA the day after. I'm glad he did and that they were accepted in.
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