The FA Cup second round draw has placed Leicester City and Wigan Athletic against lower-league opposition, with nine non-league sides still in the competition.
The draw took place on Monday night, November 9, ahead of the final first-round tie between Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted. Former winners Leicester and Wigan, along with Bradford City, avoided shocks over the weekend to reach this stage.
Non-league giant killers in the hat
Wimborne Town were among the weekend's giant killers, beating Crawley Town, who sit three leagues above them in the pyramid. Salisbury and Guiseley of the Northern Premier League are also in the hat.
The second round is the final one before Premier League and Championship clubs enter the competition.
Ball numbers and draw details
The 40 ball numbers for the draw were confirmed, with Dover Athletic at number 1 and Salisbury at number 40. Other notable sides include Mansfield Town, Exeter City, Luton Town, and Bristol Rovers.
The draw was broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with Karen Carney and Joel Ward, and was also available on the TNT Sports YouTube channel and via the HBO Max app for subscribers.
Match dates and format
The 20 second-round matches are set for the weekend of Saturday, December 5, with around eight shown on TNT Sports and a couple on the BBC. Under rules introduced in 2024, ties go to extra time and penalties if needed.
The winners move on to the third round, where Premier League and Championship clubs enter. That draw takes place towards the end of the second-round weekend.
