The Emirates FA Cup first round proper gets underway this weekend, with 40 ties taking place between Friday 6 and Monday 9 November.
With those clubs who have progressed through the qualifying rounds now joined by clubs from the EFL's League One and Two, take a look at some of the key facts for each fixture.
Oxford City v Leicester City
● Oxford City are playing in the FA Cup first round for the eighth time this century and most recently since a 3-1 defeat to Fleetwood Town in 2022-23.
● This will be Leicester City’s first FA Cup match against non-League opposition since a 3-0 win over Stevenage in November 2008, which was also the Foxes' last first round tie in the competition.
● Having won none of their eleven FA Cup home games in the competition proper between 1902 and 2019 (D4 L7), Oxford City won their last such match 2-1 against Northampton in November 2020.
● Leicester have lost three of their last four away FA Cup matches, this after losing just one of their prior eight combined (W7 L1).
Stafford Rangers v Grimsby Town
● This will be Stafford Rangers’ first FA Cup first round appearance since the 2006-07 season, beating Maidenhead United via a replay before losing 3-0 to Brighton in the second round.
● As a Football League side, Grimsby Town have been eliminated from four of their last six FA Cup first round ties against non-League opponents, though won their last by 3-1 v Ebbsfleet last season.
● Stafford Rangers have progressed from just one of their 16 FA Cup ties against Football League opposition since 1975, advancing against Lincoln City via a first-round replay in November 1992.
● Grimsby Town have scored 17 goals in their last seven FA Cup matches (2.4 per game), despite failing to find the net on three occasions in that run.
Accrington Stanley v Wycombe Wanderers
● This will be the first FA Cup meeting between Accrington Stanley and Wycombe Wanderers and first time overall since a 2-0 win for the Chairboys in League One in February 2023.
● Wycombe Wanders have won each of their last two games against Accrington Stanley and will be looking to win three in succession for just the second time after a three-match stint between 2008 and 2009.
● Accrington will be looking to reach the FA Cup second round for the third consecutive campaign. They’ve only managed that once before, doing so between 2014-15 and 2016-17.
● Wycombe have been eliminated from two of their last four FA Cup first round ties against sides from a lower tier, after progressing from ten of their prior eleven.
Barnet v Tranmere Rovers
● Banet have won each of their three games against Tranmere Rovers as a Football League side, by a combined 5-1 scoreline.
● Tranmere have lost just two of their last seven FA Cup away games against London sides (first round onwards), winning three and drawing two. However, their last visit ended in a 4-0 defeat to Leyton Orient in December 2021.
● Barnet lost in the FA Cup first round in 2024-25 (3-5 v Exeter) and 2025-26 (1-2 v Fleetwood). They last went out at this stage in three consecutive campaigns between 2012-13 and 2014-15.
● Tranmere have lost each of their last five FA Cup matches in succession, their longest ever run in competition history.
Barnsley v Aldershot Town
● This is the first competitive meeting between Barnsley and Aldershot Town. The Tykes did, however, eliminate the Shots’ predecessors Aldershot in the FA Cup in both 1955-56 and 1986-87.
● Aldershot Town have been eliminated from 13 of their 14 FA Cup ties against sides in the third tier or higher, with the exception being a first round replay win over Brentford in 2010-11.
● Barnsley have progressed from four of their last five FA Cup first round ties. The exception was against Horsham in 2023-24 – the Tykes won a replay 3-0 but were removed from the competition for fielding an ineligible player.
● Aldershot Town have been eliminated from five of their last six FA Cup first round ties, with the exception being a 7-4 away win over Swindon Town in 2023-24.
Boreham Wood v Wigan Athletic
● This is the first competitive meeting between Boreham Wood and Wigan Athletic, with Boreham Wood progressing from seven of their last 13 FA Cup ties against Football League opponents.
● Wigan have progressed from 16 of their last 19 FA Cup ties against non-League opponents, with the exceptions coming in 1994-95 (second round v Altrincham), 2001-02 (first round v Canvey Island) and 2020-21 (first round v Chorley).
● Boreham Wood are featuring in the first round of the FA Cup for the seventh consecutive campaign. They’ve progressed from four of the previous six in that time, beating Crawley Town 3-0 last season.
● Wigan have progressed from each of their last four FA Cup first round ties, last falling at this stage in 2020-21 against non-League neighbours Chorley.
Bradford City v Marine
● This will be the first meeting between Bradford City and Marine, with the Bantams progressing from each of their last eight FA Cup ties against non-League opponents since a 2-1 loss to Telford United in January 1985.
● Marine are making their first FA Cup first round appearance since a 5-1 defeat to Harrogate Town in November 2023. Overall, they’ve progressed from three of their last ten ties at this stage of the competition.
● Since the start of 2018-19, Bradford have won just two of their 15 FA Cup matches in 90 minutes (D6 L8), though both of those victories have come against non-League sides in round one – 7-0 v Tonbridge in November 2020 and 3-1 v Aldershot Town in November 2024.
● Marine have lost four of their last five FA Cup games against Football League opponents, conceding 24 goals in these defeats.
Bristol Rovers v Cambridge United
● This is just the second FA Cup meeting between Bristol Rovers and Cambridge United, with the Pirates winning a second round tie 3-0 in 1971-72 previously.
● Cambridge have won just two of their last 21 away games against Bristol Rovers in all competitions (D4 L15) – 2-0 in October 2003 (league) and 2-0 in August 2025 (League Cup).
● Bristol Rovers have progressed from their last seven FA Cup first round ties, last going out at this stage of the competition in 2018-19 against Barnet.
● Cambridge have progressed from their last five FA Cup first round ties, since a 2-0 home loss to Shrewsbury Town in 2020-21.
Bromley v Rotherham United
● This is just the second competitive meeting between Bromley and Rotherham United, with the Millers winning a first-round FA Cup tie by 3-0 back in 2021-22.
● Rotherham have never won an FA Cup match away against a London side before (D2 L4), with this their first since a 1-0 loss at Fulham in January 2024.
● Bromley have been eliminated from 18 of their last 19 FA Cup first round ties, with the exception being a 4-3 win at Rochdale in 2024-25.
● Rotherham lost in the FA Cup first round in both 2024-25 (1-3 v Cheltenham) and 2025-26 (1-2 v Swindon), last going out at this stage in 3+ consecutive campaigns between 2005-06 and 2008-09 (four in a row).
Burton Albion v AFC Rushden & Diamonds
● As a Football League side, Burton Albion have progressed from nine of their eleven FA Cup ties against non-League opponents, failing only against Barnet (2020-21 first round) and Tamworth (2024-25 second round).
● This is AFC Rushden & Diamonds’ first appearance in the FA Cup proper. Their predecessors (Rushden & Diamonds) last featured in 2010-11, losing 3-0 to Yeovil Town in the first round.
● Burton Albion won their FA Cup first round ties in both 2024-25 (1-0 v Scarborough Athletic) and 2025-26 (6-0 v St Albans City). They’ve never reached the second round of the competition in three consecutive campaigns before.
● The last non-League team to beat a Football League side in their first ever match in the FA Cup proper (something AFC Rushden & Diamonds could achieve) was Kings Lynn Town against Port Vale in November 2020.
Carlisle United v Salford City
● This is the first meeting between Carlisle and Salford City in the FA Cup. Carlisle have alternated between not winning (D3 L2) and winning (4) in their nine competitive meetings with Salford, drawing 2-2 last time out in May 2025.
● This is Salford City’s first FA Cup game against non-League opposition since the 2021-22 second round, losing 2-0 at home to Chesterfield in that.
● Having lost at this stage of the competition in both 2023-24 and 2024-25, Carlisle won 3-2 at Reading in last season’s FA Cup first round.
● Salford City have progressed from four of their last six FA Cup first round ties, reaching at least the third round in the last two seasons.
Cheltenham Town v Halifax Town
● This is the first FA Cup proper meeting between Cheltenham and Halifax Town. Cheltenham won both games when the sides last met in the 2015-16 National League, winning 2-0 at home and 7-1 away.
● Halifax Town are appearing in the first round of the FA Cup for the first time since reforming in 2008.
● Cheltenham have won their last two FA Cup first round ties, both against sides from a higher division than them. They’d lost their previous two at this stage, both against sides from a lower division (vs non-League Alvechurch in 2022-23 and League Two AFC Wimbledon in 2023-24).
● Halifax Town manager John McGrath reached the FA Cup second round with former club Buxton last season, before they were knocked out 6-2 away at Cheltenham Town.
Chesterfield v Yeovil Town
● This is just the second meeting between Chesterfield and Yeovil Town in the FA Cup proper, with the Spireites previously winning a third round tie 3-1 in 1949-50.
● Yeovil Town have won each of their last three FA Cup first-round ties, with this their first since the 2023-24 campaign (3-2 v Gateshead).
● Chesterfield have progressed from each of their last six FA Cup first-round ties, reaching at least the second round in each of the last five campaigns. They were last eliminated at this stage in 2017-18 by Bradford City.
● Yeovil have won just one of their last 12 FA Cup away games against Football League sides (D4 L7), beating Hereford United 3-0 in November 2011.
Colchester United v Worcester City
● Colchester have progressed from nine of their last 12 FA Cup ties against non-League opponents, with this their first since a 4-0 win at AFC Sudbury in November 2021.
● Worcester City have progressed from six of their 16 FA Cup first-round ties, with this their first appearance at this stage since a 3-0 loss to Sheffield United in 2015-16.
● Colchester have been eliminated from nine of their last ten FA Cup first-round ties, with the exception being a 4-0 win against AFC Sudbury in 2021-22.
● Worcester City have progressed from six of their 18 FA Cup ties against Football League opponents, with their most recent victory coming against Coventry City in November 2014 (2-1).
Crewe Alexandra v AFC Wimbledon
● Crewe are winless in six meetings with AFC Wimbledon in all competitions, with five consecutive draws being followed by a 3-0 defeat in their most encounter in February 2025.
● This is AFC Wimbledon’s first FA Cup meeting with Crewe. They’ve won four of their last six ties against Football League opponents, with the Dons being eliminated by non-League opposition in the last two seasons.
● This is the sixth consecutive season Crewe have been drawn at home in the FA Cup first round, though they’ve lost at this stage in both of the last two.
● Having progressed from five consecutive FA Cup first-round ties between 2020-21 and 2024-25, AFC Wimbledon fell at this stage of the competition against Gateshead last season.
Dover Athletic v Wealdstone
● This is Dover’s third match against non-League opponents in the FA Cup proper. They beat Corby Town 2-1 in 2013-14 and lost by the same score to Stourbridge in 2015-16 (both first round).
● Wealdstone have reached the FA Cup second round in the last two seasons, as many times as they had in their previous 15 appearances in the competition proper combined (1977-78 and 1983-84).
● This is Dover’s first appearance in the FA Cup first round since 2019-20, beating Southend United 1-0 before being eliminated by Peterborough United in round two.
● This is just Wealdstone’s sixth FA Cup tie against a fellow non-League opponent in the competition proper. They were eliminated from each of the first three but have progressed from the last two (vs Enfield in 1983-84 and Southend United last season).
Eastleigh v Shrewsbury Town
● Eastleigh have been eliminated from six of their nine FA Cup ties against Football League sides, going out at this stage of the competition to Walsall last season.
● Shrewsbury Town have progressed from their last nine FA Cup ties against non-League opponents, since a 3-1 loss at Hereford United in the 2012-13 first round.
● Eastleigh have been eliminated from four of their last five FA Cup first-round ties, with the exception coming in 2023-24 (5-1 v Boreham Wood).
● Shrewsbury have progressed from eleven of their last 12 FA Cup first-round ties, with the exception a 2-1 loss at Salford City in 2024-25.
Fleetwood Town v Rochdale
● Fleetwood have lost two of their last three meetings with Rochdale in all competitions, more than they had in their previous eight (W3 D4 L1). This is the first FA Cup meeting between the sides.
● Rochdale have already won 2-1 at Fleetwood Town in League Two this season. The last Football League side they beat twice away from home in the same season were Bury in 2017-18.
● Fleetwood Town – who have already reached the League Cup quarter-final this season – have progressed from seven of their last ten FA Cup first-round ties, beating Barnet 2-1 at this stage last term.
● Rochdale have been eliminated from three of their last four FA Cup first-round ties, having progressed from seven in a row before this.
Gillingham v Barrow
● Gillingham have won three of their last five meetings with Barrow in all competitions (D1 L1).
● Gillingham have progressed from their last seven FA Cup ties against non-League opponents, since going out to Brackley Town in the 2016-17 first round.
● Having progressed from six of their seven FA Cup first-round ties between 2017-18 and 2023-24, Gillingham have gone out at this stage of the competition in the last two campaigns.
● Barrow have alternated between progressing (four) and being eliminated from (three) their last seven FA Cup first round ties, beating Spennymoor Town 2-0 at this stage last season.
Guiseley v Sutton United
● Guiseley have progressed from just two of their ten FA Cup first-round ties, doing so in consecutive seasons in 2017-18 (vs Accrington Stanley) and 2018-19 (vs Cambridge United).
● Sutton United have alternated between elimination (three) and progression (three) from their last six FA Cup first-round ties, beating AFC Telford United 2-1 at this stage of the competition last season.
● Guiseley have been eliminated from all three of their FA Cup ties against non-League opponents in the competition proper, most recently against Barrow in the 2012-13 first round.
● Excluding replays, Sutton United have lost six of their last eight away matches in the FA Cup proper, though both victories in that run were also against non-League sides (6-3 v Dartford in 2016, 1-0 v Hayes & Yeading in 2021).
Harrogate Town v Fylde
● Harrogate Town and Fylde have never met before in the FA Cup proper, with this being the Sulphurites' first appearance in the competition as a non-League side since a 2-1 loss to Portsmouth in November 2019.
● This will be Fylde’s fourth FA Cup proper tie against fellow non-League opposition, progressing from each of their prior three and most recently a second-round tie against Kingstonian in November 2019.
● Harrogate have progressed from each of their last three FA Cup proper ties on home soil, although they haven’t won a home game in the FA Cup from the first round onwards as a non-League team in three attempts (D2 L1).
● Fylde have progressed from just two of their prior eight FA Cup first-round ties, beating Kidderminster Harriers in 2017-18 and Nantwich Town in 2019-20.
Hornchurch v Blackpool
● This will be Hornchurch’s first FA Cup first-round appearance since 2008-09 when they were defeated 1-0 by Peterborough United.
● Blackpool have progressed from each of their last six FA Cup ties against non-League opposition, since a 2-1 away loss to Boreham Wood in November 2017.
● Hornchurch’s Daryl McMahon last managed in the FA Cup first round in 2022-23 as Dagenham and Redbridge manager, winning 1-0 away at Maidenhead United.
● Blackpool have won each of their last six FA Cup first-round ties since 2018-19, keeping a clean sheet in each of their last four.
Huddersfield Town v Exeter City
● Huddersfield Town and Exeter City are meeting the FA Cup for the first time, with the Terriers losing just one of the last seven meetings across all competitions (W5 D1).
● As a Football League side, Exeter have lost eleven of their last 12 away FA Cup games against sides from a higher division (W1), losing 10-1 to Man City most recently in January.
● Huddersfield have lost each of their last five FA Cup games, already their outright longest losing run in the competition.
● Exeter have progressed from six of their last seven FA Cup first-round ties, the exception coming with a 2-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic in November 2023.
Kidderminster Harriers v Doncaster Rovers
● This will be Kidderminster Harriers' first FA Cup appearance at this stage since 2023-24, when they were defeated 2-1 at home by League One side Fleetwood Town.
● Doncaster Rovers have progressed from seven of their last eight FA Cup ties against non-League opponents, the exception coming with a 1-0 home defeat to Kings Lynn Town in November 2022.
● Since their first appearance in 1937-38, Kidderminster have been eliminated from all 17 of their FA Cup first-round ties against Football League opposition.
● Doncaster have progressed from eight of their last nine FA Cup first-round ties, reaching the FA Cup second round in each of the last three seasons.
Leyton Orient v Harborough Town
● Leyton Orient have progressed from 12 of their last 14 FA Cup ties against non-League sides, the exceptions coming with defeats to Maldon & Tiptree in 2019-20 and Chesterfield in 2023-24.
● This will be Harborough Town’s second FA Cup first-round appearance, after beating Tonbridge Angels 4-1 back in 2024-25.
● Leyton Orient have progressed from each of their last three FA Cup first round ties, their longest run since four in a row between 2010-11 and 2013-14.
● Harborough lost their only prior FA Cup tie against a side from the Football League, suffering a 5-3 loss to Reading in the second round in 2024-25.
Luton Town v Forest Green Rovers
● Luton Town have won each of their last four meetings with Forest Green Rovers in all competitions, including a 4-3 home FA Cup win in October 2025.
● Forest Green Rovers have been eliminated from eight of their last nine FA Cup ties by sides from the Football League while a non-League team themselves, the exception coming with a 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon in November 2015.
● Luton have progressed from 15 of their last 16 FA Cup first-round ties, the exception coming with a 2-1 defeat to Welling United in November 2013.
● Forest Green have lost their last two FA Cup first-round ties. They last went out at this stage in three seasons in a row between 2000-01 and 2002-03.
Mansfield Town v Macclesfield
● This will be the first competitive meeting between Mansfield Town and Macclesfield, though the Stags have progressed from each of their last 12 FA Cup ties against non-League sides when playing in the Football League themselves.
● This will only be Macclesfield’s second FA Cup first-round appearance, after beating AFC Totton 6-3 during their 2025-26 campaign.
● Since 2019-20, Mansfield have won six of their seven FA Cup first round ties, keeping five clean sheets across that time.
● Macclesfield’s only prior FA Cup run saw them reach the fourth round where they lost 1-0 to Premier League side Brentford. In the third round against Crystal Palace, they became the first non-League team to eliminate the FA Cup holders since Palace themselves knocked out Wolves in the 1908-09 first round.
MK Dons v Swindon Town
● MK Dons have won seven of their last nine games across all competitions against Swindon Town (D1 L1), though this is the pair’s first meeting in the FA Cup.
● Swindon Town have won just two of their last 18 games against MK Dons (D4 L12), but both victories have come away from home – a 3-2 win in February 2019 and a 4-0 victory in November 2025.
● MK Dons have been eliminated from three of their last five FA Cup first-round ties, as many as their previous eleven combined between 2009-10 and 2020-21.
● Swindon have progressed from their last two FA Cup first round ties, last enjoying a longer run between 2009-10 and 2011-12.
Newport County v Walsall
● Newport County and Walsall have met eight times previously in the FA Cup, with both teams progressing four times apiece, most recently the Exiles in 2017-18 in a 2-1 first-round win.
● Walsall have won three of their last four matches against Newport (D1), all in League Two, and won 4-2 away at the Exiles last season.
● There’s been 16 goals scored in Newport’s last three home games in the FA Cup (6 goals, 10 conceded), though they haven’t won any of those games (D1 L2) and are winless in five at home in the competition (D3 L2).
● Walsall have progressed from each of their last five FA Cup first round ties since losing 2-1 to Bristol Rovers in 2020-21.
Oxford United v Stevenage
● Oxford United and Stevenage have never faced in the FA Cup proper – although they did meet earlier this season, with the U’s winning 2-1 in League One.
● Stevenage have kept one clean sheet in their last 21 matches in the FA Cup, with that coming in a 3-0 win over non-League Kings Lynn Town in November 2022.
● Oxford have progressed from their last two FA Cup first-round ties, though both were against non-League teams in 2022-23 (2-1 vs Woking) and 2023-24 (2-0 vs Maidenhead United).
● Stevenage have lost their last two games in the FA Cup, last having a longer losing run in the competition proper between December 2005 and November 2008 (four).
Plymouth Argyle v Alvechurch
● Plymouth Argyle and Alvechurch have never met in the FA Cup proper – the Pilgrims last faced non-League opponents in 2014-15 when they beat AFC Fylde in the first round.
● Alvechurch are into the FA Cup first round for only the fourth time. They were eliminated at this stage in 1971-72, but progressed in 1973-74, beating Exeter City 1-0 before eventually reaching the third round, where they lost to Bradford City. Their most recent appearance in the first round proper came in 2022-23, when they beat League One Cheltenham Town 2-1.
● Plymouth have been eliminated in each of their last two FA Cup first-round ties, losing 5-1 to Grimsby in 2022-23 and 2-0 to Wycombe last season. They haven’t gone out at this stage in consecutive seasons since a run of three between 2010-11 and 2012-13.
● This is Alvechurch’s sixth FA Cup match against a Football League opponent and all six matches have been away from home (W2 L3 previously).
Port Vale v Scunthorpe United
● Port Vale have progressed from both of their two FA Cup ties against Scunthorpe United, winning 1-0 in 1959-60 and 4-1 in 1984-85.
● Scunthorpe and Port Vale last met in the 2021-22 season in League Two, with the Valiants winning 1-0 in both matches.
● Port Vale reached the FA Cup quarter-final last season before losing 7-0 to Chelsea. The Valiants, however, haven’t got to the second round in consecutive seasons since between 2015-16 and 2017-18.
● Scunthorpe United have lost their last four FA Cup first-round matches since a 2-1 win over Burton Albion back in 2018-19 when they were a League One side.
Salisbury v Sholing
● Salisbury have reached the FA Cup first round for the first time since re-forming in 2015.
● Sholing are into the FA Cup first round for the first time in their entire history.
● Salisbury scored 12 goals in their three wins in the FA Cup qualifying rounds this season, scoring 3+ goals in each win. No side scored more goals across the second, third and fourth qualifying rounds in 2026-27.
● Sholing won all four of their matches across FA Cup qualifying this season, with their two away wins coming via a one-goal margin (1-0 at Tiverton Town, 2-1 at Ebbsfleet United).
York City v Northampton Town
● York and Northampton have never met in the FA Cup, with the Minstermen winless in five games against the Cobblers (D2 L3 – all in League Two).
● Northampton have been eliminated in the FA Cup first round in each of the last six seasons – the only Football League side to do so in every season since 2020-21.
● York City have been eliminated in each of their last ten FA Cup ties against Football League teams, last knocking out a side from the top four divisions in 2010-11 in the first round against Rotherham.
● Northampton Town have lost their last five games in the FA Cup, last having a worse run between January 1962 and December 1967 when they lost seven in a row.
Altrincham v Notts County
● This is just the second meeting in the FA Cup between Altrincham and Notts County, with the Magpies winning 1-0 in a first-round matchup in November 1972.
● Notts County have progressed from four of their last five FA Cup ties against non-League opponents in the competition proper, though the exception was against Brackley Town at this stage of the competition last term.
● This is the second consecutive season during which Altrincham have reached the FA Cup first round, losing 2-1 to Slough Town last term. Their last first round tie on home soil saw them beat League One Barnsley 1-0 back in 2015-16.
● Notts County were eliminated from the first round of the FA Cup last season, last going out at this stage in consecutive campaigns between 2013-14 and 2015-16 (three in a row).
Peterborough United v Reading
● The only previous FA Cup tie between Peterborough United and Reading was in the 1991-92 second round, with the Royals progressing 1-0 in a replay.
● Reading are unbeaten in their last four away matches in all competitions against Peterborough (W1 D3) since a 6-0 hammering back in August 2013 in the League Cup.
● Peterborough have won their last 16 FA Cup first-round ties, last falling at this stage back in 2005-06 against Burton Albion when they lost 1-0 in a replay.
● Reading lost 3-2 to Carlisle in the FA Cup first round last season – the Royals haven’t gone out at this stage in consecutive seasons since a run of three between 1980-81 and 1982-83.
Cray Wanderers v Stockport County
● For the first time in their history, Cray Wanderers have reached the FA Cup first round. They’re the first team to face Stockport in their first game in the competition proper since Caernarfon Town in November 1986, who won 1-0.
● As an EFL side, Stockport County have won 12 of their last 15 FA Cup ties against non-League sides.
● Cray Wanderers played seven games in FA Cup qualifying this season, needing replays in the first, second and fourth qualifying rounds to progress. Only Stafford Rangers (8) played more qualifying games of sides in the first round this season.
● Stockport County have reached the FA Cup second round in each of the last six seasons, their longest ever run. The last side to eliminate them at this stage was Woking back in 2016-17, when both sides were in non-League.
Wimborne Town v Crawley Town
● Wimborne Town’s only previous FA Cup first-round tie was back in the 1982-83 season, losing 4-0 away at Aldershot.
● Since joining the EFL, Crawley have won six of their seven FA Cup matches against non-League teams but did lose 3-0 away at Boreham Wood in the first round last season.
● Wimborne Town scored eight goals in FA Cup qualifying this season, though 75% of those were in away games – they scored two in three home games, compared to six in three away games.
● Crawley Town have been eliminated in nine of their last 12 FA Cup first round ties, though two of the three ties they’ve progressed from in that time were against non-League teams (6-5 vs Torquay in 2020-21 and 2-1 vs Maidenhead United in 2024-25).
Oldham Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday
● This is the fifth FA Cup tie between Oldham and Sheffield Wednesday, with the Owls progressing in all four in 1929-30, 1933-34, 1934-35 and 1984-85.
● Sheffield Wednesday have lost one of their last 15 games against Oldham in all competitions (W8 D6), with this the first meeting since a League Cup first-round tie in August 2012, won 4-2 by the Owls.
● Oldham have only progressed from one of their last seven FA Cup ties against sides from League One, though it was in last season’s first round in a 3-1 win over Northampton Town.
● This is Sheffield Wednesday’s first FA Cup tie as the side from a higher division since a 2-1 win over Mansfield in November 2022. The Owls have progressed from 20 of their last 24 ties against lower division teams, including each of their last four.
Plymouth Parkway v Berkhamsted
● Plymouth Parkway are into the FA Cup first round for the first time in their history.
● Berkhamsted have made the FA Cup first round for the very first time – their game against Plymouth Parkway is the only one in this season’s FA Cup first round played between two sides who both started in the first qualifying round.
● Plymouth Parkway scored two or more goals in all four of their FA Cup qualifying rounds this season, with three of their four wins coming by a two-goal margin.
● Berkhamsted reached the FA Cup first round with victories in the first to fourth qualifying rounds this season, with three of those coming away from home.
