The FA Cup second-round draw takes place tonight, Monday, November 9, with 40 teams across the country waiting to discover their next opponents in the competition.
Several non-league sides have already caused upsets in the first round, while Newport County are among the Welsh clubs hoping to extend their cup run. The Exiles secured their place with a 3-1 win over Walsall at Rodney Parade on Saturday, with on-loan Cardiff City striker Kion Etete scoring twice.
The draw will produce 20 second-round ties, with Premier League and Championship clubs entering in the third round.
What time is the FA Cup draw tonight?
The second-round draw is expected to begin at approximately 6.45pm. Television coverage starts at 6.30pm, ahead of the final first-round fixture between Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted, which kicks off at 7.30pm.
Jules Breach will present the draw, with former England international Karen Carney and ex-Crystal Palace defender Joel Ward drawing the balls.
How can I watch the FA Cup draw for free?
Supporters can watch the draw for free on the official TNT Sports YouTube channel. It will also be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max, though those services require a subscription.
Coverage starts at 6.30pm, with the draw itself expected to begin around 6.45pm.
What are the FA Cup second-round ball numbers?
Newport County will be ball number 11 after overcoming Walsall. The full list of ball numbers is as follows:
- Dover Athletic
- Mansfield Town
- Exeter City
- Luton Town
- Bristol Rovers
- Oldham Athletic
- Kidderminster Harriers
- Leyton Orient
- Wycombe Wanderers
- Milton Keynes Dons
- Newport County
- Rotherham United
- Barnet
- Rochdale
- Barnsley
- Plymouth Parkway or Berkhamsted
- Chesterfield
- Barrow
- AFC Fylde
- Crewe Alexandra
- Stevenage
- Burton Albion
- Cray Wanderers
- Port Vale
- Cheltenham Town
- Colchester United
- Eastleigh
- Reading
- Wimborne Town
- Plymouth Argyle
- Blackpool
- Sutton United
- Grimsby Town
- Leicester City
- Bradford City
- York City
- Notts County
- Wigan Athletic
- Carlisle United
- Salisbury
When will the second-round matches be played?
The second-round ties are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6. The 20 winners will progress to the third round, where the 44 clubs from the Premier League and Championship enter the competition. The third-round draw is expected to take place on Monday, December 7.
