Barnet FC in FA Cup first round draw on October 19
The draw for the 2026/27 FA Cup first round will feature Barnet FC as ball number 3.
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Barnet Football Club has been allocated ball number 3 for the first round draw of the 2026/27 Emirates FA Cup. The draw is set to take place on Monday, October 19, 2026, with television coverage commencing at 6:30pm British Summer Time. The draw itself is anticipated to begin around 6:35pm.
Broadcast Details and Participants
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The proceedings will be presented by Matt Smith, and the draw will be conducted by former professional footballers Martin Keown and Fara Williams. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the draw live on TNT Sports 1. Subscribers will also have the option to stream the draw online via the HBO Max app or on TNT Sports' official YouTube channel. The FA Cup first round ties are scheduled to be played across the weekend of November 7 and 8, 2026.
Draw Format and Entry
A total of 80 teams will be included in the first round draw. These include 32 teams that have progressed from the qualifying rounds, many of whom will be aiming for upsets against opponents from League One and League Two. Premier League and Championship clubs will enter the competition in the third round in January. Last season saw notable upsets, including sixth-tier Macclesfield eliminating holders Crystal Palace, and several non-league sides securing victories over Football League opposition.
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+When is the FA Cup first round draw?
The draw for the first round of the 2026/27 Emirates FA Cup is scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026. Coverage begins at 6:30pm BST on TNT Sports 1, with the draw expected to start around 6:35pm.
+Which ball number is Barnet FC?
Barnet FC has been assigned ball number 3 in the FA Cup first round draw. This number will be used to determine their potential opponent in the first round of the competition.
+When will the FA Cup first round matches be played?
The matches for the FA Cup first round are scheduled to take place on the weekend of November 7 and 8, 2026. This marks the beginning of the main competition for many clubs.
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