Discover the Exciting Lineup for the 2025-26 Emirates FA Cup Second Round Proper Draw
The Emirates FA Cup second round proper draw has been held, with a total of 20 matchups scheduled for the weekend of December 6, 2025. This event took place before the first round proper’s final match between Tamworth and Leyton Orient.
2025-26 Emirates FA Cup Second Round Proper Draw
Fans eagerly awaited the draw, which was broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, discovery+, and the TNT Sports YouTube channel. The event was hosted by Becky Ives, with Joleon Lescott and Steve Sidwell participating in selecting the matches.
Matchups for the Second Round
The following are the highlighted ties set for the second round:
- Slough Town vs. Macclesfield
- Grimsby Town vs. Wealdstone
- Sutton United vs. Shrewsbury Town
- Swindon Town vs. Bolton Wanderers
- Chelmsford City vs. Weston Super Mare
- Peterborough United vs. Barnsley
- Boreham Wood vs. Newport County
- MK Dons vs. Oldham Athletic
- Wigan Athletic vs. Barrow
- Fleetwood Town vs. Luton Town
- Salford City vs. Tamworth or Leyton Orient
- Accrington Stanley vs. Mansfield Town
- Stockport County vs. Cambridge United
- Brackley Town vs. Burton Albion
- Blackpool vs. Carlisle United
- Gateshead vs. Walsall
- Exeter City vs. Wycombe Wanderers
- Cheltenham Town vs. Buxton
- Chesterfield vs. Doncaster Rovers
- Port Vale vs. Bristol Rovers
Next Steps in the Competition
As teams prepare for the second round, advance play continues as clubs aim for advancement to the third round. This next stage will see teams from the Premier League and EFL Championship enter the tournament, raising the stakes for all participants.
