FA Cup 2025-26 Season: First-Round Draw and Exciting Matchups Unveiled
The FA Cup first-round draw for the 2025-26 season is set to take place on Monday, 13 October at 18:30 BST. This draw will include all 48 teams from League One and Two, along with the 32 non-league teams that have advanced from the qualifying rounds. Premier League and Championship teams will enter the competition in the third round. The fixtures for the first round are scheduled to be played around the weekend of Saturday, 1 November.
Ahead of the draw, Farnham Town and Sutton United will face off on Saturday, 11 October at 12:30pm BST for a chance to be part of the first-round draw. The draw will be broadcast live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. The ball numbers for the draw have been listed, with each team eagerly awaiting their fate in the competition.
Following the first round, the tournament will progress with the second round on Saturday, 6 December, the third round on Saturday, 10 January, and so on until the final on Saturday, 16 May. The FA Cup remains a prestigious competition in English football, with teams from various leagues competing for the chance to lift the historic trophy.
Stay tuned for the exciting matchups and results as the FA Cup journey unfolds throughout the season. The competition promises thrilling moments and surprises as teams battle it out on the field for a shot at glory. Don't miss the action and drama of the FA Cup, a tournament steeped in tradition and history.