FA Cup Second Round Draw: All the Matches You Need to Know
The FA Cup Second Round draw has taken place, setting the stage for another round of thrilling cup clashes. With some mouth-watering matchups on the horizon, football fans across the country are eagerly anticipating the action.
Here's the complete list of fixtures for the Second Round, which takes place from Friday, December 1st to Monday, December 4th:
FA Cup Second Round Draw: Complete List
Friday, December 1st
- Stevenage vs. Aston Villa
Saturday, December 2nd
- Accrington Stanley vs. Derby County
- Boreham Wood vs. Peterborough United
- Bristol Rovers vs. Sheffield Wednesday
- Crawley Town vs. Fulham
- Grimsby Town vs. Luton Town
- Hartlepool United vs. Blackpool
- Ipswich Town vs. Burnley
- Mansfield Town vs. West Bromwich Albion
- Morecambe vs. Bradford City
- Newport County vs. Cardiff City
- Northampton Town vs. Colchester United
- Oxford United vs. Exeter City
- Portsmouth vs. Fleetwood Town
- Preston North End vs. Huddersfield Town
- Wrexham vs. Sheffield United
Sunday, December 3rd
- Barnsley vs. Birmingham City
- Bolton Wanderers vs. Plymouth Argyle
- Cheltenham Town vs. Stockport County
- Charlton Athletic vs. Gillingham
- Doncaster Rovers vs. Walsall
- Forest Green Rovers vs. Middlesbrough
- Leyton Orient vs. Tottenham Hotspur
- Lincoln City vs. Milton Keynes Dons
- Oldham Athletic vs. Everton
- Rotherham United vs. Hull City
- Shrewsbury Town vs. Blackburn Rovers
- Wycombe Wanderers vs. Reading
Monday, December 4th
- Gloucester City vs. Leicester City
Key Matchups to Watch:
This year's Second Round promises a number of exciting fixtures, with several matchups standing out as must-see encounters:
- Wrexham vs. Sheffield United: The Welsh giants, buoyed by their recent rise to prominence, will face a tough test against Sheffield United.
- Leyton Orient vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Can the League Two side pull off a giant-killing against Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur?
- Gloucester City vs. Leicester City: Gloucester City, playing in the National League North, will have a massive task on their hands against Premier League champions Leicester City.
- Oldham Athletic vs. Everton: The Latics face a formidable opponent in the form of Everton, a match that will surely attract a large crowd to Boundary Park.
FA Cup Second Round: A Chance for Upsets
As always, the FA Cup provides the perfect platform for upsets. With lower-league teams looking to pull off giant-killing feats and Premier League clubs seeking to avoid early exits, the Second Round promises a thrilling spectacle for football fans.
Don't miss out on the FA Cup action! Make sure to catch all the highlights and analysis of these exciting matches. Who will make it through to the Third Round?