Non-league clubs Altrincham and Cray Wanderers have been selected to stage the BBC’s two chosen FA Cup first-round ties in November.
Featured Matchups and Broadcast Details
National League side Altrincham will host former tournament winners Notts County at Moss Lane on Saturday, 7 November, with the match scheduled for 17:15 GMT on BBC Two and iPlayer, as reported by BBC Sport. The following day on Sunday, 8 November at 14:15 GMT, Bromley-based Cray Wanderers will welcome League One leaders Stockport County for their first-ever appearance at this stage of the competition.
Cray secured their historic spot by overcoming Bedford Town on penalties following a 2-2 draw in their replay. Recognized as London’s oldest football club, Cray pre-date the formation of the FA Cup in 1872. Meanwhile, Altrincham hold the record for giant-killings by a team that has never played in the Football League, boasting 17 previous victories against league opposition.
Notts County, founding members of the Football League in 1888 and winners of the Cup in 1894, exited at the same first-round stage last year following a penalty shootout defeat to Brackley.
Presentation Team and Additional Coverage
Jason Mohammad will lead the presentation for Saturday’s fixture, while Alex Scott will host Sunday’s broadcast live from Cray Wanderers. A highlights show covering the weekend’s action will air on Sunday, 8 November at 17:10 GMT on BBC Two and iPlayer, and all first-round goals will be accessible across digital platforms including the BBC Sport website and application.
The second-round draw is scheduled to take place prior to the Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted Town fixture on Monday, 9 November. Six additional televised cup ties will be broadcast on TNT and HBO Max, starting with Oxford City versus Leicester City on Friday, 6 November at 19:45 GMT, followed by Peterborough United against Reading on Saturday, 7 November at 20:00 GMT.
Sunday’s other televised fixtures include Stafford Rangers versus Grimsby Town at 12:00 GMT, Wimborne Town against Crawley Town at 15:00 GMT, and Oldham Athletic facing Sheffield Wednesday at 17:15 GMT. Plymouth Parkway will then host Berkhamsted on Monday, 9 November at 19:30 GMT.
Source: BBC Sport
