About Oliver
Oliver Bennett specializes in the FA Cup, with a particular interest in giant-killings, lower-league clubs, historic rivalries and the stories that make knockout football unpredictable.
He follows the competition from the qualifying rounds through to Wembley, looking beyond the biggest clubs to highlight the teams, players and communities that often receive less attention. His work places each tie within the wider history and culture of the competition.
Editorial methodology
Oliver checks fixture and team information against official competition and club sources, and gives lower-league context the same care as top-flight coverage. Speculation is clearly distinguished from confirmed news.