{
  "id": 19211656,
  "title": "2026/2027 FA Cup second round draw confirmed [Full fixtures]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/2026-2027-fa-cup-second-round-draw-confirmed-full-fixtures",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T19:57:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/09/2026-2027-fa-cup-second-round-draw-confirmed-full-fixtures-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026/2027 FA Cup second round draw has been finalized, setting the stage for a series of intriguing matches. Former champions Leicester City will face non-league Dover Athletic in their opening round.\n\nSmaller clubs are taking on higher-ranked opponents in this round, with Wimborne Town hosting League One promotion hopefuls Bradford City. Blackpool and Luton Town have been paired against non-league sides Salisbury and AFC Fylde, respectively.\n\nThe draw includes notable matchups such as Chesterfield versus Cheltenham Town, Guiseley facing Notts County, Wigan Athletic versus Barnsley, Exeter City against Stevenage, Plymouth Parkway/Berkhamsted pitted against Barnet, York City versus Carlisle, Crewe Alexandra taking on Plymouth Argyle, and AFC Fylde versus Luton Town.\n\nOther matches feature Barrow versus Kidderminster Harriers, Colchester against Mansfield Town, Rochdale versus Newport County, Colchester Town versus Mansfield, Rochdale against Newport County, Dover Athletic facing Leicester City, Port Vale versus Leyton Orient, Grimsby Town versus Oldham Athletic, Shrewsbury Town versus Burton Albion, Salisbury versus Blackpool, Wimborne Town versus Bradford City, Rotherham against Bristol Rovers, Reading versus Stockport County, and Wycombe Wanderers up against MK Dons.",
  "summary": "The draw for the 2026/2027 FA Cup second round has been conducted. Former winners Leicester City will travel to non-league Dover Athletic in the second round. The clubs in this round are potentially just one win away from landing a money-spinning tie against one of the Premier League's top sides. Seventh-tier Wimborne Town host League […] 2026/2027 FA Cup second round draw confirmed [Full…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}