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FA Cup Second‑Round Draw Completes 20 Ties With Several Non‑League Sides Rewarded

The televised draw at Plymouth Parkway highlights lower‑tier clubs earning high‑profile second‑round matches and sets the stage for Premier League entry next month.

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Overview

  • The FA Cup second‑round draw was held on Monday at Plymouth Parkway’s Bolitho Park and produced 20 pairings for the competition’s 40 remaining teams.
  • Notable ties include Leicester City away to Dover Athletic and seventh‑tier Wimborne Town hosting League One Bradford City after their shock first‑round win.
  • One second‑round spot remains undecided because the final first‑round game between Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted will determine who hosts Barnet.
  • Second‑round matches are scheduled for the weekend of 5–6 December and the third round, when Premier League and Championship clubs enter, will follow after those ties.
  • The draw was broadcast live on TNT Sports with a free global YouTube stream and U.S. distribution via ESPN+, underscoring the financial and publicity gains lower‑tier clubs can win from progressing.