Berkhamsted players banned from watching FA Cup draw
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

The manager of Berkhamsted, Chris Devane, has announced that players will not be allowed to watch the FA Cup second round draw. Berkhamsted, who are preparing to face Plymouth Parkway in the first round, will focus solely on winning their match instead of distractions related to potential future opponents. This is the first time Berkhamsted has reached the FA Cup first round since its formation in 2009. The winner of the upcoming match will receive significant financial support, with £47,750 for the victor and £15,800 for the loser, along with £50,000 for the broadcast selection. The draw is scheduled just before their match kick-off time on Monday.
- •Berkhamsted faces Plymouth Parkway in the FA Cup first round on Monday.
- •The draw for the second round is set before kickoff at 19:30.
- •Chris Devane aims to keep players focused on the match.
- •Berkhamsted has never reached this stage of the FA Cup before.
- •Significant prize money is at stake for both teams in the match.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Berkhamsted players banned from watching FA Cup draw
"The manager of seventh-tier Berkhamsted says his players will be barred from the "distraction" of the FA Cup second round draw.
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