{
  "id": 6151526,
  "title": "FA Cup: 80 ties drawn for second qualifying round",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/fa-cup-80-ties-drawn-for-second-qualifying-round",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T17:44:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fa-cup-80-ties-drawn-for-second-qualifying-round/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026-27 Emirates FA Cup has drawn 80 ties for the second qualifying round, set to occur over the weekend of September 19. This round involves clubs from the lower levels of English football, including several former Football League sides. The draw was announced by the FA on Monday. Notable matches include Bury hosting Workington, Morecambe facing Southport, and Macclesfield playing Redcar Athletic. Other matches feature Chester against Lower Breck, Hereford at Stafford Rangers, Torquay United versus Basingstoke Town or AFC Stoneham, and Dagenham & Redbridge playing Waltham Abbey. Clubs such as Dover Athletic, Maidstone United, and Salisbury will also participate. The winning team from this round will receive £3,375, while the losing team will earn £1,125.",
  "summary": "The FA Cup second qualifying round draw is out! Discover all 80 ties, including former Football League sides, scheduled for September 19. Read More: https://punchng.com/fa-cup-80-ties-drawn-for-second-qualifying-round/",
  "key_points": [
    "80 ties drawn for second qualifying round of 2026-27 FA Cup",
    "Matches include Bury vs Workington and Morecambe vs Southport",
    "Winners earn £3,375, losers receive £1,125"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "FA Cup: Draw for second qualifying round confirmed [Full fixtures]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/fa-cup-draw-for-second-qualifying-round-confirmed-full-fixtures",
        "published": "2026-09-07T18:00:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FA Cup: 80 ties drawn for second qualifying round",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/fa-cup-80-ties-drawn-for-second-qualifying-round-6157207",
        "published": "2026-09-07T18:03:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}