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FA Cup: 80 ties drawn for second qualifying round

From The Punch · () English

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  • The draw for the 2026-27 FA Cup second qualifying round produced 80 ties to be played across England on the weekend of September 19.
  • The round includes several former Football League clubs, including Bury against Workington, Morecambe against Southport and Macclesfield against Redcar Athletic.
  • The fixtures were published in a release on the Football Association’s website.

The 2026-27 Emirates FA Cup second qualifying round will feature 80 ties across England on the weekend of Saturday, September 19.

The draw brings together clubs from the lower levels of the English football pyramid, with several former Football League sides still pursuing a place in the first-round proper. Bury will host Workington, Morecambe will face Southport and Macclesfield will travel to Redcar Athletic.

Other notable fixtures include Chester’s trip to Lower Breck, Hereford’s visit to Stafford Rangers and Torquay United’s home match against either Basingstoke Town or AFC Stoneham. Dagenham & Redbridge will visit Waltham Abbey, while Dover Athletic will host Folkestone Invicta.

Maidstone United will play either Lewes or Cray Wanderers. AFC Totton will face Gloucester City or Mangotsfield United, Merthyr Town will host Truro City and Salisbury will meet Taunton Town. The Football Association published the draw on its website on Monday.

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