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FA Cup first round proper draw

Overview

The draw for the FA Cup first round proper was scheduled for October 19, 2026, to be broadcast via TNT Sports. The event involved 80 teams, including 48 clubs from League One and League Two alongside winners from the fourth qualifying round.

Following the completion of the draw, several non-league clubs were noted for making historic debuts in this stage of the competition. AFC Rushden & Diamonds are set to face Burton Albion, while Plymouth Parkway will play Berkhamsted. Other matchups include Sholing against Salisbury, Leicester City against Oxford City, and Wigan Athletic against Boreham Wood. Matches are scheduled for the weekend of November 7-8.

Entities

FA Cup · Leicester City · AFC Rushden & Diamonds · Matt Smith · TNT Sports

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    FA Cup first round draw features historic non-league debuts

    The FA Cup first round proper draw has been revealed, featuring several non-league clubs making their historic debut in the competition, including AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Sholing.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    FA Cup first round proper draw scheduled for October 19

    The FA Cup first round proper draw will take place on Monday, October 19, 2026, featuring 80 teams from the EFL and qualifying rounds.

Sources

independent.co.uk · rocketnews.com · sportgrill.co.uk · standard.co.uk · thenonleaguefootballpaper.com · thetilehurstend.sbnation.com