FA Cup Second Round Draw: Date, Time, TV Channels and Ball Numbers Revealed

The FA Cup second-round draw is set to take place on Monday 9 November, as the competition continues its quest for magic and mayhem. According to The Independent ^[2], the ceremony will precede the conclusion of first-round fixtures, specifically the clash between non-league sides Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted. This strategic timing ensures all 40 qualified teams are known before the ball is drawn.

Television coverage of the draw will be available in the UK on TNT Sports 1, HBO Max, and the TNT Sports YouTube channel. The Mirror reported ^[1] that fans can tune in from 6:30pm BST, with the actual draw expected to commence shortly before the 7:30pm kick-off of the final first-round match. This broadcast window allows supporters to witness the potential creation of historic fixtures, particularly as 32 non-league clubs remain in the competition.

The second round will see League One and Two sides enter the fray, pitted against surviving non-league outfits. Notable first-round matches include Leicester City facing Oxford City and Sheffield Wednesday taking on Oldham Athletic. Other intriguing ties feature Bradford City against Marine FC and Burton Albion hosting AFC Rushden & Diamonds, one of four clubs reaching this stage for the first time. The Independent ^[2] highlighted the potential for upsets, with Sholing and Salisbury contesting a winnable fixture and Wigan Athletic travelling to Boreham Wood.

Ball numbers for the draw are scheduled to be revealed closer to the broadcast time, adding an element of suspense for fans. The 20 second-round fixtures will be played over the weekend of 5-6 December, according to The Independent ^[2]. The third-round draw, which will introduce Premier League and Championship clubs, is presumed to occur on Monday 7 December, keeping the FA Cup momentum high through the festive season.

With former Premier League winners Leicester City and multiple historic FA Cup winners like Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield Town still active, the draw promises high stakes. Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted have the chance to write history if they progress, but they must first navigate their Monday night encounter. The stage is set for another chapter of FA Cup drama, with the second round offering the perfect blend of giant-killing potential and top-flight prestige.