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FA Cup second round qualifying draw set for September 7 as non-league sides await opponents

The Football Association will release the FA Cup second round qualifying draw on Monday, September 7 at 1pm. The draw is conducted behind closed doors at Wembley Stadium and the full fixture list will be published directly on the FA's official website.

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FA Cup second round qualifying draw set for September 7 as non-league sides await opponents
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The FA Cup second round qualifying draw will be announced on Monday, September 7 at 1pm, with the Football Association set to publish the full fixture list online shortly after the conclusion of the first round qualifying matches on Saturday, September 5.

As with all qualifying stage draws, the process takes place behind closed doors at the FA’s headquarters at Wembley Stadium in London. There is no public attendance, and supporters cannot watch the ball selection in person.

Unlike the later rounds of the competition, the qualifying stages do not receive a live televised broadcast. Traditional broadcast networks only acquire live rights from the First Round Proper onwards, meaning the second round qualifying draw will not air on television. Instead, the FA publishes the completed fixture list directly online at the designated time.

Fans wanting to follow the draw in real time can visit the official FA website at TheFA.com or monitor the @EmiratesFACup account on X. The FA’s mobile app will also carry real-time notifications as results are published.

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