The draw for the FA Cup first round proper is set for Monday, October 13, 2025, at approximately 6:30 pm BST, and Weston-super-Mare will be among the teams in the hat.
Weston-super-Mare earned their place after a 1-0 victory over Needham Market on Saturday, adding to earlier wins against Taunton Town and Poole Town. This marks their second consecutive appearance in the first round proper. Unfortunately, Yeovil Town’s hopes ended after a 2-1 loss to Hemel Hempstead Town in an upset against lower league opposition.
The first round proper is notable for the entry of 48 English Football League (EFL) clubs from League One and League Two. These teams will join 32 qualifiers from lower divisions. Included among the EFL sides in the draw are Bristol Rovers, Plymouth Argyle, Exeter City, Cheltenham Town, alongside Forest Green Rovers and Truro City, who are waiting on fixtures or replays.
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Weston-super-Mare enters the draw as ball number 74 and stands out as the only top-ten division team yet to concede a home goal this season.
The draw follows the conclusion of the fourth qualifying round matches, which finalize the non-league participants. One last qualifying game between Worthing and Forest Green Rovers is scheduled for Monday, after the draw takes place.
In the UK, the draw will be broadcast exclusively on TNT Sports 1 from 6:30 pm, with free streaming options available on discovery+ and the TNT Sports YouTube channel. Coverage will begin with the Worthing versus Forest Green Rovers match.
The ball numbers for the 80 clubs have been assigned as follows: EFL teams hold numbers 1-48, and the non-league qualifiers occupy 49-80. This detailed list provides all team placements for the upcoming draw.