Getting 320 teams into a knockout cup format

[ratio1618]

So im remaking the Fa trophy for next year where there are an addtional 20 teams added making the total number 320 teams. Im trying to figure out how to set up the cup to evenly work their way down into a 32 16 8 4 2 1 play off whilst also introducing new tiers at certain steps in the comp. Any math wizards here able to figure it out?

 

[Pitohui]

You could do it like this:

Take the bottom 64 teams from your 320 teams and let them compete in playoffs->
 

64-32-16-etc.

the number of Teams you have left from those Play-offs we will call x.

x can be 32,16,8,4,2,1.

then take the bottom x (so places 256 to 256-x) teams that haven’t played yet and let them compete against the winners of your playoffs.

Losers go out and you will have 256 teams left.

From there you can go 256-128-64-32-16-8-4-2-1

Edited December 24, 2019 by Pitohui

[Pitohui]

Here is also an alternative solution if you want to bring in the big teams later:

Playoffs:

Places 320-193(128 teams)

128-64

Second Round:

64 winners of the playoffs against places 192-129

Third Round:

64 winners of second round against places 128-65

Fourth Round:

64 winners of Third Round against places 64-1

you will have 128 teams in Round 4

and from there on its 128-64-32-16-8-4-2-1

with „places“ I mean how well the teams have done in the season,so for example place 1 could be premier league winner etc.

Edited December 24, 2019 by Pitohui
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[ratio1618]

Thanks dude, looks like ill be having to use advanced for that  cheers buddy