Emirates FA Cup First Round Proper Draw
The draw for the Emirates FA Cup 2025-26 first round proper has been made.
Ties are scheduled to take place around the weekend of Saturday, 1 November 2025, and were shown live by UK broadcast partner TNT Sports.
The draw saw clubs from the EFL Leagues One and Two join the competition, pitted against teams who progressed through the qualifying rounds.
The draw was made by former West Ham striker Michail Antonio and Joel Ward, part of the Crystal Palace squad who won the Cup last season.
- 40 ties in total
- Winning clubs receive £45,000 from the 2025-26 prize fund
- Losing teams receive £15,000
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Author's summary: Emirates FA Cup first round draw made.