The draw for the second round of the FA Cup has been made as clubs, throwing up a host of mouthwatering ties.
The first round proper of the world’s most famous domestic cup competition once again delivered on a grand scale this past weekend, with goals aplenty and the usual plethora of upsets. Perhaps the most eye-catching result came yesterday, when seventh-tier Wimborne Town earning a famous 2-0 win over League Two’s Crawley Town.
Elsewhere, both Grimsby Town and Stockport County were given scares as they were forced to come from behind to edge past Stafford Rangers and Cray Wanderers respectively. The Mariners needed penalties to overcome their non-league opposition, whilst County needed an extra time spot kick from Lewis Fiorini to secure a narrow 3-2 victory.
Non League Clubs Learn Fate
A host of non league clubs booked their place in the second round on Saturday, most notably Kidderminster Harriers. The former EFL outfit rolled back the years to thump League One’s Doncaster Rovers 3-0, although there was heartbreak for National League leaders Boreham Wood, who went down 3-0 to Wigan Athletic.
Carlisle United stunned League Two table toppers Salford City to book their place in the hat, whilst Salisbury are a second round debutant following a 6-0 win over Sholing. Other non-league sides to triumph include Dover Athletic, Guiseley and AFC Fylde. Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamstead will wrap up the first round when they meet tonight.
FA Cup Second Round Draw In Full
Chesterfield vs Cheltenham Town
Guiseley vs Notts County
Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley
Exeter City vs Stevenage
Plymouth Parkway or Berkhamsted vs Barnet
York City vs Carlisle United
Crewe Alexandra vs Plymouth Argyle
AFC Fylde vs Luton Town
Barrow vs Kidderminster Harriers
Colchester United vs Mansfield Town
Rochdale vs Newport County
Dover Athletic vs Leicester City
Port Vale vs Leyton Orient
Grimsby Town vs Oldham Athletic
Shrewsbury Town vs Burton Albion
Salisbury vs Blackpool
Wimborne Town vs Bradford City
Rotherham United vs Bristol Rovers
Reading vs Stockport County
Wycombe Wanderers vs Milton Keynes Dons
