Today’s Emirates FA Cup draw to feature Iron as ball number 58

The Emirates FA Cup first round proper draw is scheduled for this evening. Clubs from League One and League Two will join the competition, with Scunthorpe United recognized as ball number 58 in the draw. This marks a significant moment for the Iron as they have made it through to this stage for the first time since their relegation from the EFL.

Path to the First Round Proper

Scunthorpe United secured their spot in the first round by defeating King’s Lynn Town 4-2 at the Attis Arena on Saturday. This victory ends a challenging period since their relegation and returns them to the FA Cup spotlight.

Potential Opponents

In the upcoming draw, Scunthorpe could face several rivals. Notably, they might encounter:

• Grimsby Town (ball number 23)
• Gainsborough Trinity (ball number 51), if they win their replay against Hartlepool United

Additionally, the Iron may meet various unfamiliar teams and former EFL adversaries in this round.

Broadcast Details

Fans can catch the draw live on TNT Sports. It will be featured during the final tie of the fourth-round qualifying match between Worthing and Forest Green Rovers. Coverage will start around 6:40 PM BST and can also be viewed on the discovery+ platform and the TNT Sports YouTube page. This draw will be hosted by Becky Ives, with Michail Antonio and Joel Ward participating in the proceedings.

First Round Proper Schedule

The first round proper matches are slated to take place over the weekend of Saturday, November 1. Fans eagerly anticipate the matchup possibilities as they await the draw results.

List of Ball Numbers

The ball numbers for the Emirates FA Cup first round proper draw are as follows:

• 1. Accrington Stanley
• 2. AFC Wimbledon
• 3. Barnet
• 4. Barnsley
• 5. Barrow
• 6. Blackpool
• 7. Bolton Wanderers
• 8. Bradford City
• 9. Bristol Rovers
• 10. Bromley
• 11. Burton Albion
• 12. Cambridge United
• 13. Cardiff City
• 14. Cheltenham Town
• 15. Chesterfield
• 16. Colchester United
• 17. Crawley Town
• 18. Crewe Alexandra
• 19. Doncaster Rovers
• 20. Exeter City
• 21. Fleetwood Town
• 22. Gillingham
• 23. Grimsby Town
• 24. Harrogate Town
• 25. Huddersfield Town
• 26. Leyton Orient
• 27. Lincoln City
• 28. Luton Town
• 29. Mansfield Town
• 30. Milton Keynes Dons
• 31. Newport County
• 32. Northampton Town
• 33. Notts County
• 34. Oldham Athletic
• 35. Peterborough United
• 36. Plymouth Argyle
• 37. Port Vale
• 38. Reading
• 39. Rotherham United
• 40. Salford City
• 41. Shrewsbury Town
• 42. Stevenage
• 43. Stockport County
• 44. Swindon
• 45. Tranmere Rovers
• 46. Walsall
• 47. Wigan Athletic
• 48. Wycombe Wanderers
• 49. AFC Telford United
• 50. Macclesfield
• 51. Gainsborough Trinity or Hartlepool United
• 52. Carlisle United
• 53. York City
• 54. Buxton
• 55. Morecambe or Chester
• 56. South Shields
• 57. Tamworth
• 58. Scunthorpe United
• 59. Gateshead
• 60. Spennymoor Town
• 61. FC Halifax Town
• 62. Altrincham or Harborough Town
• 63. Worthing or Forest Green Rovers
• 64. Maldon & Tiptree
• 65. Woking or Brackley Town
• 66. Wealdstone
• 67. Slough Town
• 68. Boreham Wood
• 69. Eastleigh
• 70. Southend United
• 71. Ebbsfleet United
• 72. Braintree Town
• 73. Chatham Town
• 74. Weston Super Mare
• 75. Hemel Hempstead Town
• 76. Banbury United or St Albans City
• 77. Chelmsford City
• 78. AFC Totton or Truro City
• 79. Aldershot Town
• 80. Farnham Town or Sutton United

Fans are looking forward to the draw and the excitement it brings. With Scunthorpe United’s return to the first round proper, anticipation is high for potential matchups ahead.