When is FA Cup draw? Date, start time, second round ball numbers and TV channel
The FA Cup continues apace this weekend with the draw for the second round.
League One and League Two clubs have joined the action, with one of the pick of the ties seeing Robbie Savage facing off against his son, Charlie, as Peterborough were thumped by Reading.
The FA Cup first round ties got underway on Friday night with 2021 winners Leicester seeing off Oxford City. Elsewhere, 2013 winners Wigan took care of business against Boreham Wood.
The dream is over for AFC Rushden & Diamonds after they were beaten Burton Albion, while eigth-tier Stafford Rangers went two goals up against Grimsby Town only to get knocked out on penalties.
The weekend’s action will see 80 teams whittled down to 40 for the second round, with Championship and Premier League teams entering the fray in the third round.
When is the FA Cup draw?
The draw for the FA Cup second round will take place on Monday, November 9, 2026, before the clash between non-league clubs Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted.
Television coverage of the game starts at 6:30pm GMT, with the draw itself expected to begin shortly afterwards.
How to watch the FA Cup draw
In the UK, the draw will be televised live on TNT Sports 1.
Live stream: TNT subscribers can also stream the draw FOR FREE via the TNT Sports YouTube page.
Live blog: You can follow all draw via live blog.
FA Cup draw ball numbers
The ball numbers are to be confirmed closer to the second round draw.
FA Cup first round fixtures and results
Burton Albion 4-0 AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Altrincham 2-2 Notts County (Notts County win 3-2 on penalties)
Stafford Rangers 3-3 Grimsby Town (Grimsby win 3-2 on penalties)
When will the FA second round ties be played?
The second round ties will be played across the weekend of December 5-6, 2026.