Which Non-League sides have made it to the FA Cup first round proper? Full draw

The FA Cup first round proper draw has been made, with a number of Non-League sides landing ties against EFL opposition as they look to continue their remarkable runs in the competition.

Berkhamsted and AFC Rushden & Diamonds are among the clubs reaching this stage for the first time, having made history in the fourth qualifying round with wins over Southend United and Morecambe respectively.

The Comrades came from behind to win 2-1 at Roots Hall, while Diamonds claimed another Step 2 scalp to book their place in the next round.

Sholing, Plymouth Parkway and Salisbury also progressed to reach the first round proper for the first time in their histories.

Step 5 outfit Tadley Calleva caught the eye once again after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 away at Aldershot Town, setting up a replay with the National League side.

Eleven ties could not be decided after 90 minutes, with Bury, Leatherhead and Stafford Rangers among the lower-ranked sides hoping to conjure more FA Cup magic and book their places in the first round proper.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the first round, including the full draw is below.

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What is the FA Cup first round proper draw?

• Dover Athletic vs Wealdstone
• Mansfield Town vs Macclesfield or Anstey Nomads
• Huddersfield Town vs Exeter City
• Luton Town vs Chesham United or Forest Green Rovers
• Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge United
• Oldham Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday
• Kidderminster Harriers vs Doncaster Rovers
• Leyton Orient vs Harborough Town
• Accrington Stanley vs Wycombe Wanderers
• Milton Keynes Dons vs Swindon Town
• Newport County vs Walsall
• Bromley vs Rotherham United
• Barnet vs Tranmere Rovers
• Fleetwood Town vs Rochdale
• Barnsley vs Aldershot Town or Tadley Calleva
• Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted
• Chesterfield vs Leatherhead or Yeovil Town
• Gillingham vs Barrow or Gloucester City
• Bury or Harrogate Town vs AFC Fylde
• Crewe Alexandra vs AFC Wimbledon
• Oxford United vs Stevenage
• Burton Albion vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds
• Bedford Town or Cray Wanderers vs Stockport County
• Port Vale vs Scunthorpe United
• Cheltenham Town vs FC Halifax Town
• Colchester United vs Chorley or Worcester City
• Eastleigh vs Shrewsbury Town
• Peterborough United vs Reading
• Wimborne Town vs Crawley Town
• Plymouth Argyle vs Spalding United or Alvechurch
• Hornchurch vs Blackpool
• Guiseley vs Sutton United
• Gateshead or Stafford Rangers vs Grimsby Town
• Oxford City vs Leicester City
• Bradford City vs Marine
• York City vs Northampton Town
• Altrincham or FC United of Manchester vs Notts County
• Boreham Wood vs Wigan Athletic
• Carlisle United vs Salford City
• Salisbury vs Sholing

When are the remaining fourth qualifying round replays?

There are 11 fourth qualifying round replays taking place this week, with the winners securing their place in the FA Cup first round proper.

The following fixtures are all scheduled for a 7.45pm kick-off on Tuesday 20th October 2026.

Replays

• Worcester City v Chorley
• Stafford Rangers v Gateshead
• Gloucester City v Barrow
• Anstey Nomads v Macclesfield
• FC United of Manchester v Altrincham
• Harrogate Town v Bury
• Alvechurch v Spalding United
• Forest Green Rovers v Chesham United
• Yeovil Town v Leatherhead
• Cray Wanderers v Bedford Town
• Tadley Calleva v Aldershot Town

Fixture dates and kick-off times are subject to change.

When will the first round take place?

With the first round proper draw complete, Non-League sides can look ahead to November’s ties and the chance to continue their FA Cup journey.

The first round proper is scheduled for Saturday November 7th 2026.

Broadcast selections, including any changes to kick-off times and dates, will be announced in due course as matches are chosen for live television coverage.

Selected first-round ties will be shown on TNT Sports and free-to-air broadcasters.

What are the standout ties?

Two all-Non-League ties guarantee that at least two clubs will make history by reaching the second round proper, with Salisbury hosting Sholing and Plymouth Parkway taking on Berkhamsted.

There are also several intriguing ties between EFL and Non-League opposition, including Oxford City of the National League North against former Premier League winners Leicester City.

Bradford City host Marine, who knocked out Hartlepool United, and National League leaders Boreham Wood’s meeting with Wigan Athletic catches the eye.

League One promotion contenders Plymouth Argyle will face either Spalding United or Alvechurch, while Burton Albion host AFC Rushden & Diamonds.

Barnsley will take on either Aldershot Town or Tadley Calleva, depending on the outcome of their fourth qualifying round replay.

What is the prize money on offer in the first round?

There is more than just a place in the second round at stake for Non-League clubs, with a first-round victory worth £47,750 in prize money.

Even in defeat, clubs will collect £15,800, while those who progress can earn £79,500 for winning their second-round tie and £121,500 if they reach the third round.

The prize money for the first three rounds proper is:

Round	Winners	Losers
First round proper	£47,750	£15,800
Second round proper	£79,500	£21,200
Third round proper	£121,500	£26,500

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