When is FA Cup draw? Date, start time, second round ball numbers and TV channel
The FA Cup continues apace this weekend with the draw for the second round.
The FA Cup first round ties began on Friday night with 2021 winners Leicester seeing off Oxford City. Elsewhere, 2013 winners Wigan are aiming to avoid an early exit at the hands of Boreham Wood.
Eighth-tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Stafford Rangers - the lowest-ranked teams remaining in the competition - face off against Burton Albion and Grimsby Town respectively, raising the prospect of a major giant-killing.
The weekend’s action will see 80 teams whittled down to 40 for the second round, with Championship and Premier League teams entering the fray in the third round.
When is the FA Cup draw?
The draw for the FA Cup second round will take place on Monday, November 9, 2026, before the clash between non-league clubs Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted.
Television coverage of the game starts at 6:30pm GMT, with the draw itself expected to begin shortly afterwards.
How to watch the FA Cup draw
In the UK, the draw will be televised live on TNT Sports 1.
Live stream: TNT subscribers can also stream the draw FOR FREE via the TNT Sports YouTube page.
Live blog: You can follow all draw via live blog.
FA Cup draw ball numbers
The ball numbers are to be confirmed closer to the second round draw.
FA Cup first round fixtures and results
Accrington Stanley vs Wycombe Wanderers
Leyton Orient vs Harborough Town
York City vs Northampton Town
Hornchurch vs Blackpool
Burton Albion vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Salisbury vs Sholing
Carlisle United vs Salford City
Kidderminster Harriers vs Doncaster Rovers
Harrogate Town vs AFC Fylde
Eastleigh vs Shrewsbury Town
Boreham Wood vs Wigan Athletic
Cheltenham Town vs FC Halifax Town
Crewe Alexandra vs AFC Wimbledon
Huddersfield Town vs Exeter City
Barnsley vs Aldershot
Guiseley vs Sutton United
Bromley vs Rotherham United
Barnet vs Tranmere Rovers
MK Dons vs Swindon Town
Port Vale vs Scunthorpe United
Gillingham vs Barrow
Luton Town vs Forest Green Rovers
Colchester United vs Worcester City
Chesterfield vs Yeovil Town
Altrincham vs Notts County
Stafford Rangers vs Grimsby Town
Cray Wanderers vs Stockport County
Wimborne Town vs Crawley Town
Oldham Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday
When will the FA second round ties be played?
The second round ties will be played across the weekend of December 5-6, 2026.