By Fatma Younis
The draw for the second round of the 2026-27 FA Cup will take place on Monday 9 November after this weekend's first-round fixtures conclude. Forty teams will enter the draw to form 20 ties, with Premier League and Championship clubs joining from the third round onward.
When is the FA Cup second round draw?
The draw is set for Monday 9 November, shortly before the final first-round match between non-league sides Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted. Television coverage begins at 6:30pm BST, with the draw expected to start before kick-off at 7:30pm.
Where to watch the draw
UK viewers can watch live on TNT Sports 1, HBO Max, and the TNT Sports YouTube channel. Coverage starts at 6:30pm, leading into the draw ahead of the evening fixture.
Ball numbers and format
Forty balls will be used for the draw, with numbers to be revealed over the weekend closer to the event. The 20 second-round ties will be determined from the 40 participating clubs, including 32 non-league sides still in the competition.
Second round fixtures schedule
The 20 second-round matches are scheduled for the weekend of 5-6 December. The third-round draw is presumed to take place on the evening of Monday 7 December. Notable first-round fixtures this weekend include Leicester City versus Oxford City, Bradford City hosting Marine FC, and former winners Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town, and Wigan Athletic in action.
