FA Cup Draw Pits Wimborne Against Bradford

Wimborne Town, Bradford City and Plymouth Parkway
9 November 2026

Seventh-tier Wimborne Town will host League One Bradford City in the FA Cup second round after recording their first-ever appearance at this stage. Fellow seventh-tier side Plymouth Parkway also progressed and will face League Two Barnet following Monday’s draw.

Wimborne eliminated Crawley Town in the first round, while Plymouth Parkway defeated Berkhamsted 2-1. Other ties include Leicester City visiting Dover Athletic and AFC Fylde hosting Luton Town. Second-round matches begin on 4 December, with winners receiving £79,500 in prize money.

Why It Matters

Several non-league clubs have drawn higher-division opponents, creating opportunities for historic cup runs and significant prize money.