The FA Cup first-round fixtures for the 2026/2027 season have been confirmed following Monday night’s draw, setting up several intriguing clashes as teams from League One and League Two enter the competition.
One of the notable ties will see Oldham Athletic face Sheffield Wednesday. Meanwhile, ninth-tier side Tadley Calleva could earn a meeting with Barnsley if they progress through their outstanding qualifying tie.
Eighth-tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds also face a challenging test against Burton Albion, while Peterborough United have been drawn against Reading.
The first-round matches will take place across the weekend of November 7 and 8, 2026.
2026/2027 FA Cup First-Round Fixtures: Full List
The draw has produced 40 ties, including several matches that depend on the outcome of earlier qualifying games.
Here is the complete list of the FA Cup first-round fixtures:
- Dover Athletic vs Wealdstone
- Mansfield Town vs Macclesfield or Anstey Nomads
- Huddersfield Town vs Exeter City
- Luton Town vs Chesham United or Forest Green Rovers
- Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge United
- Oldham Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday
- Kidderminster Harriers vs Doncaster Rovers
- Leyton Orient vs Harborough Town
- Accrington Stanley vs Wycombe Wanderers
- MK Dons vs Swindon Town
- Newport County vs Walsall
- Bromley vs Rotherham United
- Barnet vs Tranmere Rovers
- Fleetwood Town vs Rochdale
- Barnsley vs Aldershot Town or Tadley Calleva
- Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted
- Chesterfield vs Leatherhead or Yeovil Town
- Gillingham vs Barrow or Gloucester City
- Bury or Harrogate Town vs AFC Fylde
- Crewe Alexandra vs AFC Wimbledon
- Oxford United vs Stevenage
- Burton Albion vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds
- Bedford Town or Cray Wanderers vs Stockport County
- Port Vale vs Scunthorpe United
- Cheltenham Town vs FC Halifax Town
- Colchester United vs Chorley or Worcester City
- Eastleigh vs Shrewsbury Town
- Peterborough United vs Reading
- Wimborne Town vs Crawley Town
- Plymouth Argyle vs Spalding United or Alvechurch
- Hornchurch vs Blackpool
- Guiseley vs Sutton United
- Gateshead or Stafford Rangers vs Grimsby Town
- Oxford City vs Leicester City
- Bradford City vs Marine
- York City vs Northampton Town
- Altrincham or FC United of Manchester vs Notts County
- Boreham Wood vs Wigan Athletic
- Carlisle United vs Salford City
- Salisbury vs Sholing
When Will the FA Cup First-Round Matches Be Played?
The FA Cup first-round fixtures are scheduled for the weekend of November 7 and 8, 2026.
The round marks the entry of League One and League Two clubs, bringing together professional sides and lower-league teams chasing a memorable cup run.
With several ties still dependent on qualifying results, the final line-up for some matches will become clear once those games are completed.