FA Cup second round draw pairs non league clubs with pros
Published 3h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Tournament
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Lower-league clubs discovered their opponents in the 2026-27 FA Cup second-round draw.
The 2026-27 FA Cup second-round draw paired seventh-tier side Wimborne Town at home against League One team Bradford City. Former tournament winners Leicester City will travel to face National League South club Dover Athletic. The pairings were finalised on Monday evening.
- The fixtureWimborne Town will host Bradford City in the upcoming knockout round.
Why it matters
The FA Cup remains one of world football's oldest and most prestigious knockout tournaments, offering lower-league and non-league clubs a chance to face professional giants and create historic upsets.
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The second-round draw for the 2026-27 FA Cup was conducted on Monday night, pairing non-league sides with professional league clubs.
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- BBC SportWimborne to host Bradford in FA Cup second round - see full draw1h ago · open ↗
- The IndependentFA Cup second-round draw in full with 2021 winners Leicester drawn against non-league Dover Athletic1h ago · open ↗
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