FA Cup First Round Draw: Exciting Ties Revealed
The FA Cup first round draw has taken place, and football fans are in for some thrilling matches. The draw has thrown up some intriguing fixtures, including Hollywood-owned Wrexham facing a tough trip to Nigel Clough’s Mansfield Town. Meanwhile, League One leaders and 2008 FA Cup winners Portsmouth will travel to non-league Chesterfield. The first round proper fixtures are scheduled for the weekend of November 4/5, with some games potentially taking place on Friday, November 3rd.
Notable Ties
This round of the FA Cup features some exciting matchups. There are 32 non-league sides still in the competition, all hoping for a magical cup run. One standout tie sees eighth-tier Cray Valley traveling to The Valley to face League One side Charlton. Other non-league opposition includes Bolton taking on Solihull Moors and Barnsley hosting Horsham.
The Draw in Full
Here is the complete draw for the FA Cup first round proper:
– Curzon Ashton vs Avely or Barnet
– Alfreton Town vs Worthing
– Chesterfield vs Portsmouth
– Bolton Wanderers vs Solihull Moors
– Exeter City vs Wigan Athletic
– Leyton Orient vs Carlisle United
– Kidderminster vs Fleetwood Town
– Hereford vs Gillingham
– Ebsfleet United or Slough Town vs Grimsby Town
– Charlton Athletic vs Cray Valley
– Oxford vs Maidenhead United
– Newport County vs Oldham Athletic
– Swindon Town vs Aldershot Town
– Crewe Alexandra vs Derby County
– Mansfield Town vs Wrexham
– Marine vs Harrowgate Town
– Barnsley vs Horsham
– Port Vale vs Burton Albion
– Peterborough United vs Salford City
– Eastleigh vs Boreham Wood
– Bradford City vs Wycombe Wanderers
– Billericay Town or Sheppey United vs Walsall
– Shrewsbury Town vs Colchester United
– Bristol Rovers vs Chelmsford City or Whitby Town
– Lincoln City vs Morecambe
– Sutton United vs AFC Fylde
– Reading vs MK Dons
– Doncaster Rovers vs Accrington Stanley
– Chester vs York City or Needham Market
– Scarborough Athletic or Oxford City vs Forest Green Rovers
– Notts County vs Crawley Town
– Stockport County vs Worksop Town
– Yeovil Town vs Gateshead
– Stevenage vs Tranmere Rovers
– Braintree Town or Chesham United vs Maidstone
– Bromley vs Blackpool
– AFC Wimbledon vs Cheltenham Town
– Cambridge United vs Bracknell
– Northampton Town vs Barrow
– Ramsgate vs Hemel Hempstead or Woking
Excitement is building as fans eagerly await these matches, which promise to provide plenty of drama and excitement.
Date Reminder
The first round proper of the FA Cup is scheduled to take place between November 3rd and 6th. Fans should mark their calendars and prepare for a weekend of thrilling football action.
Conclusion
The FA Cup first round draw has set the stage for some captivating matches. From non-league teams hoping to cause upsets to established clubs facing tough challenges, there is something for every football fan to look forward to. The fixtures are set to take place in early November, and anticipation is already building. Make sure to mark your calendars and don’t miss out on the excitement of the FA Cup first round.