When is FA Cup second round draw? Start time, ball numbers and how to watch on TV

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·1. November 2024

When is FA Cup second round draw? Start time, ball numbers and how to watch on TV

The FA Cup intensifies with the first round proper this weekend with dreams becoming reality for many clubs and players.

The magic of the cup enables stories such as Hednesford Town, who enter this weekend 14th in the Northern Premier League Division One West and the lowest-ranked team at this stage.

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The Pitmen will be one of many sides desperate to create history when they host Gainsborough Trinity at Keys Park with 40 ties set to unfold over the weekend.

The second round draw will conclude before the final tie of the first round, with Chesham United and Lincoln City squaring off on Monday night.

So who will take the next step towards a deep cup run? Here’s everything you need to know:

When is the FA Cup second round draw?

The draw for the second round proper of the FA Cup will be held from 7:45pm GMT on Sunday 3 November.

How can I watch it?

BBC Two will broadcast the FA Cup Second Round Proper draw during the channel’s first round highlights show, which starts at 6:15pm. Kelly Somers will host the draw with Emile Heskey and Leon Osman pulling out the balls.

A live stream will be available via the BBC iPlayer and Independent Sport will have a live blog to give you all the ties and reaction.

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