Wealdstone to host Dover Athletic in FA Cup first round
The draw for the 2026-27 FA Cup first round has pitted Wealdstone against Dover Athletic at home.
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Wealdstone Football Club has been drawn at home to Dover Athletic in the first round of the 2026-27 FA Cup. The fixture was confirmed following the draw, which took place on 29 October 2026. This marks the start of the competition proper for many clubs, with 91 teams involved at this stage.
Other London Borough of Harrow fixtures
Wealdstone FC faces Worthing in FA Cup qualifying round
The north-west London club will compete in the fourth qualifying round with a place in the main draw at stake.
The draw also confirmed that Barnet will travel to face Tranmere Rovers. In another fixture involving teams from the wider London area, Guiseley will play Sutton United. The FA Cup first round is scheduled to take place around the weekend of Saturday, 7 November 2026.
Competition details
Leicester City will travel to Oxford City, while Peterborough United are set to play Reading. The BBC reported that four teams have reached the first round proper for the first time this season. The lowest-ranked team, Tadley Calleva, will play Aldershot away if they progress past their replay.
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Questions this report answers
+Who will Wealdstone play in the FA Cup first round?
Wealdstone will play Dover Athletic at home in the first round of the 2026-27 FA Cup. The match is scheduled to take place around Saturday, 7 November 2026.
+Which other local teams are in the FA Cup first round?
Barnet will travel to face Tranmere Rovers in their first-round fixture. Guiseley will also play Sutton United in the same round of the competition.
+How many teams are participating in the FA Cup first round?
A total of 91 teams are participating in the first round of the 2026-27 FA Cup. This stage of the competition involves clubs from various leagues across England.
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