Which Non-League sides will take part in the FA Cup Third Round Qualifying?

The 2025–26 Emirates FA Cup Third Round Qualifying draw is complete, setting up 40 tantalising ties for non-league clubs across the country.

Across the weekend, 80 fixtures were played in the second round qualifying, with 14 replays still to be decided this week.

The winners now know who they will face next as they continue their quest to reach the first round proper of this season’s FA Cup.

Once again, fans can look forward to a mix of local derbies, potential giant-killers, and mouth-watering matchups from across the non-league pyramid.

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Which ties should fans be most excited about?

Some of the standout fixtures include:

Westbury United v Farnborough – The White Horse Men reached the third round qualifying for the first time in 77 years, after a shock 3-2 win over Oxford City. Fans are now set for another home tie, this time against National League South opposition

Macclesfield v Nantwich Town – A Cheshire showdown as the Silkmen host Step 4 opposition in the next round.

Chadderton v Spennymoor Town – The Hatters earned their spot in the next round and now welcome the Moors at home.

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When will the third qualifying round take place?

The ties are scheduled for Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September.

Any matches ending in a draw will go to a replay midweek, giving clubs one last chance to progress before National League sides enter the fray in the fourth round qualifying.

Winners edge closer to the first round proper, where EFL sides await.

What’s at stake financially and competitively?

Success brings both glory and reward as Winners earn £5625 and losing sides still receive £1875.

Beyond the prize money, clubs have the chance to advance in one of football’s most famous knockout competitions and potentially face higher-tier opposition.

One third-round qualifying tie will be chosen by the BBC for live broadcast, with the specific fixture to be confirmed shortly.

Who will play who?

Here’s the full draw for the third round qualifying:

1. Chester v Curzon Ashton
2. AFC Fylde v Darlington
3. Runcorn Linnets v Ashton United
4. Spennymoor Town v Chadderton
5. Morpeth Town v Radcliffe or Southport
6. Macclesfield v Nantwich Town
7. Dunston v Gainsborough Trinity
8. South Shields v Chorley
9. Marine v Buxton
10. Hyde United v Matlock Town
11. Leiston v Chasetown or Banbury United
12. Enfield Town v Quorn
13. Needham Market v Mulbarton Wanderers or Witham Town
14. Bury Town or Woodford Town v St Albans City
15. Waltham Abbey v Maldon & Tiptree
16. Harborough Town v Peterborough Sports
17. Alvechurch v Chelmsford City
18. Spalding United v Bedford Town or Dagenham & Redbridge
19. Hednesford Town v Billericay Town
20. Royston Town v King’s Lynn Town
21. AFC Telford United v Racing Club Warwick or Evesham United
22. Grimsby Borough or Halesowen Town v Aveley
23. Hemel Hempstead Town v Sporting Khalsa or Hereford
24. Sutton Coldfield Town v Stamford
25. Wimborne Town v Jersey Bulls or Worthing
26. Farnham Town v Dorchester Town
27. Ebbsfleet United v Faversham Town
28. Whitstable Town or Chichester City v Hungerford Town
29. Cray Valley (PM) v Steyning Town Community or Tonbridge Angels
30. Bedfont Sports Club v Welling United or Slough Town
31. Merthyr Town v Hampton & Richmond Borough
32. Sholing v Eastbourne Borough
33. Westfield or Horsham v Folkestone Invicta
34. Salisbury v Dorking Wanderers
35. Westbury United v Farnborough
36. Poole Town v Taunton Town or Weston Super Mare
37. AFC Totton v Shaftesbury or Frome Town
38. Flackwell Heath v Bracknell Town
39. Walton & Hersham v Chippenham Town
40. Chatham Town v Deal Town

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