# FA Cup first round proper draw

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fa-cup-first-round-proper-draw
> Updated: 2026-10-19T18:10:58.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fa-cup-first-round-draw-features-historic-non-league-debuts

### 2026-10-16: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fa-cup-first-round-proper-draw-scheduled-for-october-19

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Cite as: FA Cup first round proper draw. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fa-cup-first-round-proper-draw