Leicester City and Non-League Teams Face Off in FA Cup First Round Draw

FA Cup First Round Draw Sets Up Exciting Matches

The FA Cup first-round draw has revealed some compelling matchups, including a unique family duel and challenging ties for former champions. As the Football League clubs join the remaining non-league sides, fans are in for thrilling stories like Peterborough United facing Reading and lower-ranked teams aiming for shock victories.

Family Drama at London Road

The most talked-about storyline involves Peterborough United's manager Robbie Savage going head-to-head with his son Charlie Savage, who plays for Reading. This rare father-son confrontation adds a personal touch to the contest, as both vie to reach the second round.

League One and League Two contribute 48 clubs, joining 32 non-league teams still in the competition. These early rounds often deliver memorable moments, and the clash at London Road is expected to be one of them.

Former Winners Face Tough Early Tests

Recent struggles have brought former champions Leicester City and Wigan Athletic into the tournament from the first round this year. Leicester will travel to sixth-tier Oxford City, offering the non-league hosts a chance to pull off a significant upset.

Leicester has struggled in League One, suffering two straight relegations and managing just three wins in nine matches. Wigan’s first-round tie sees them visiting Boreham Wood in what promises to be another interesting fixture.

Lower-League Sides Chase Giant-Killing Dreams

Several underdogs hope to make headlines with giant-killing feats. Tadley Calleva, currently the lowest-ranked club left, must win their replay against Aldershot to face Barnsley in League One. Meanwhile, AFC Rushden & Diamonds will travel to Burton Albion.

Seventh-tier newcomers Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted missed out on drawing Football League teams because they were paired against each other, ensuring only one can progress.

Full FA Cup First Round Fixtures

• Dover Athletic v Wealdstone
• Mansfield Town v Macclesfield or Anstey Nomads
• Huddersfield Town v Exeter City
• Luton Town v Chesham United or Forest Green Rovers
• Bristol Rovers v Cambridge United
• Oldham Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday
• Kidderminster Harriers v Doncaster Rovers
• Leyton Orient v Harborough Town
• Accrington Stanley v Wycombe Wanderers
• MK Dons v Swindon Town
• Newport County v Walsall
• Bromley v Rotherham United
• Barnet v Tranmere Rovers
• Fleetwood Town v Rochdale
• Barnsley v Aldershot or Tadley Calleva
• Plymouth Parkway v Berkhamsted
• Chesterfield v Leatherhead or Yeovil Town
• Gillingham v Barrow or Gloucester City
• Bury or Harrogate Town v AFC Fylde
• Crewe Alexandra v AFC Wimbledon
• Oxford United v Stevenage
• Burton Albion v AFC Rushden & Diamonds
• Bedford Town or Cray Wanderers v Stockport County
• Port Vale v Scunthorpe United
• Cheltenham Town v FC Halifax Town
• Colchester United v Chorley or Worcester City
• Eastleigh v Shrewsbury Town
• Peterborough United v Reading
• Wimborne Town v Crawley Town
• Plymouth Argyle v Spalding United or Alvechurch
• Hornchurch v Blackpool
• Guiseley v Sutton United
• Gateshead or Stafford Rangers v Grimsby Town
• Oxford City v Leicester City
• Bradford City v Marine
• York City v Northampton Town
• Altrincham or FC United of Manchester v Notts County
• Boreham Wood v Wigan Athletic
• Carlisle United v Salford City
• Salisbury v Sholing

Looking Ahead

All first-round games will happen over the weekend of November 7. Teams that advance will wait for the second-round draw, aiming to reach the third round where Championship and Premier League clubs enter the competition.