Dover Athletic, Leicester City, Salisbury and Blackpool
13 November 2026
The BBC has selected Dover Athletic against Leicester City and Salisbury against Blackpool for live coverage during the FA Cup second round. Both sixth-tier clubs will host former top-flight opponents in early December, bringing national broadcasts to non-league grounds.
Dover host Leicester on 5 December at 17:15 GMT, while Salisbury face Blackpool on 6 December at 12:15 GMT. Each televised club receives £60,000, with additional competition prize money available. Dover eliminated Wealdstone and Salisbury defeated Sholing in round one.
Why It Matters
National broadcasts provide substantial guaranteed revenue to two non-league clubs and give both an opportunity for a high-profile cup upset.
Upcoming Match
Dover Athletic vs Leicester City