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FA Cup draw in full: First-round fixtures confirmed as non-league sides learn fate

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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 19). FA Cup draw in full: First-round fixtures confirmed as non-league sides learn fate. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/fa-cup-draw-in-full-firstround-fixtures-confirmed-b1301489.html

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The Football Association (FA) Cup has released the first-round draw, featuring teams from various league levels including League One and Two, with Championship and Premier League entrants joining later. Notably, several non-league clubs, some competing at the lowest steps of the pyramid like Tadley Calleva at step nine, are still in contention, hoping to replicate past upsets such as Macclesfield’s triumph over Crystal Palace. The draw includes numerous fixtures between professional teams and non-league sides, showcasing a mix of established and emerging football clubs across England.

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The FA Cup first-round draw was announced on October 19, 2026, confirming fixtures for non-league sides competing against higher-ranked teams. Tadley Calleva, currently the lowest-ranked side in the competition at step nine, faces a replay against Aldershot after drawing twice and forcing the match to continue. Five non-league outfits are participating at this stage for the first time, with Macclesfield notably being one of them; they aim to replicate last season's success where they eliminated the holders Crystal Palace in the third round. Other matchups include Dover Athletic vs Wealdstone, Huddersfield Town vs Exeter City, and Luton Town vs Chesham United or Forest Green Rovers.

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The heavy hitters of Leagues One and Two enter the competition at this stage, with Championship and Premier League candidates coming in round three. asserted

candidates → enter → round

There are a number of non-league outfits still in contention, five of which are at this stage of the competition for the first time. asserted

five → be → time

The Northamptonshire side AFC Rushden & Diamonds play their league football at step eight and upset Morecambe at the weekend to reach this stage. asserted

side → play → stage

Tadley Calleva, though, are currently the lowest-ranked side in the contest. asserted

Calleva → rank → contest

They play at step nine and twice came from behind to force Aldershot into a replay, which will take place on Tuesday afternoon. asserted

which → play → afternoon

All the non-league sides in contention here will be keen to replicate last season’s heroics by Macclesfield, who dumped out the holders Crystal Palace in the third round. asserted

who → replicate → round

FA Cup draw in full: First-round fixtures confirmed as non-league sides learn fate

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