Revealed: The five-figure cash sum Luton Town have earned in FA Cup despite loss to Chelsea
The FA Cup is over for Luton Town until next season after Nathan Jones’ side were defeated by Chelsea on Sunday.
But Luton's run to the fourth round will be rewarded with a financial boost – courtesy of the FA Cup’s prize fund.
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Hide AdAlthough the FA confirmed the prize money fund would be reduced this season following the pandemic, winners in each round are able to earn cash.
The Hatters pocketed £82,000 after their win over Reading in the third round.
That means in total Luton have gained that sumin FA Cup prizemoneyduring their run this year, with no money on offer to losers of fourth round ties.
Prizemoney for the FA Cup in full:
Extra Preliminary Round winners – £1,125
Extra Preliminary Round losers – £375
Preliminary Round winners – £1,444
Preliminary Round losers – £481
First Round Qualifying winners – £2,250
First Round Qualifying losers – £750
Second Round Qualifying winners – £3,375
Second Round Qualifying losers – £1,125
Third Round Qualifying winners – £5,625
Third Round Qualifying losers – £1,875
Fourth Round Qualifying winners – £9,375
Fourth Round Qualifying losers – £3,125
First Round Proper winners – £22,629
Second Round Proper winners – £34,000
Third Round Proper winners – £82,000
Fourth Round Proper winners – £90,000
Fifth Round Proper winners – £180,000
Quarter Final winners – £360,000
Semi Final losers – £450,000
Semi Final winners – £900,000
Final runners-up – £900,000
Final winners – £1,800,000