FA Cup first-round draw scheduled for October 19
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:43 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The first-round draw for the 2026-27 FA Cup will occur on October 19 at approximately 6:35 PM BST. This round includes 32 non-league teams from the qualifying rounds and 48 EFL clubs from League One and League Two. Among notable entrants are former winners Leicester City and Wigan Athletic. The matches will be played on November 7-8. The draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, HBO Max, and the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
- •First-round draw takes place at 6:35 PM BST on October 19
- •32 non-league and 48 EFL teams will participate
- •Notable entrants include Leicester City and Wigan Athletic
- •First-round matches scheduled for November 7-8
- •Live coverage available on TNT Sports and streaming platforms
- 9:43 AMYahoo Sports — FA Cup draw: When is first-round draw, ball numbers and how to watch
"The first-round draw for the 2026-27 FA Cup takes place this evening as League One and League Two clubs enter the fray
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