When is FA Cup second round draw? Start time, ball numbers, TV channel

FA Cup draw

Tonight, the second round of the FA Cup will be drawn, and teams are eager to secure a favorable matchup with a Premier League club in the upcoming third round.

Three teams from the seventh tier have advanced to the second round after Kettering Town, Gainsborough Trinity, and Harborough Town all secured their spots on Saturday.

Kettering, the top team in the Southern League Premier Central, caused a major upset by defeating League One team Northampton 2-1 after extra time, making it the biggest surprise of the day.

Teams from the National League, including Wealdstone, Dagenham and Redbridge, as well as Oldham, have all secured their place in the next round after defeating opponents from League Two.

AFC Wimbledon has secured a spot in the next round following a 2-0 victory against their fierce opponents, MK Dons.

Here's everything you should be aware of regarding the draw...

FA Cup Second Round Draw Date: When Is It?

The second round draw for the 2024/25 Emirates FA Cup will occur on Sunday, November 3, 2024, as part of the BBC's highlights program for the first round.

The event is set to kick off at 6:15 PM on BBC Two, but the actual draw is anticipated to take place around 7:45 PM.

How To Watch The FA Cup Second Round Draw

TV Channel: In the UK, you can watch the FA Cup draw live and for free on BBC Two, starting at 6:15 PM.

You can watch the draw in real-time for free on the BBC Sport website and through BBC iPlayer.

FA Cup Second Round Ball Numbers Explained

30. Chesham United or Lincoln City

FA Cup Second Round Matches: When Are They?

This season, the matches for the second round of the FA Cup will take place from Friday, November 29, to Monday, December 2, 2024.

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