FA Cup second qualifying round draw announced

The Football Association has released the draw for the second qualifying round of the 2026-27 Emirates FA Cup. A total of 80 clubs from various levels of the English football pyramid are scheduled to compete during the weekend of September 19.

Notable matchups include Macclesfield FC traveling to face Redcar Athletic. Other fixtures include Bury hosting Workington, Morecambe playing Southport, and Chester traveling to Lower Breck. The draw also features several regional clashes, such as Dover Athletic against Folkestone Invicta.