The 2026/27 FA Cup will mark the 146th edition of the competition, with the first round draw set to commence on Monday 19th October.
58 teams have booked their place in the first round after coming through the fourth qualifying round, while the other 22 teams will be confirmed when 11 replays take place on Tuesday night.
A competition renowned for giant killings and knockout drama, a number of non-league sides will be hopeful of a momentous FA Cup run.
We take a look at the lowest ranked teams who will be in the first round draw on Monday.
Tadley Calleva
Ninth tier: Combined Counties League Premier Division South
Combined Counties League Premier Division South outfit Tadley Calleva are the lowest ranked team in the FA Cup first round draw, but their participation in the earliest stage of the proper competition is not yet confirmed.
The ninth-tier side came from behind on two occasions against Aldershot Town in the fourth round of qualifying to force a replay, which will take place at their home, Barlows Park.
Tadley Calleva -- who sit 11th in their division ahead of the draw -- have already played seven times in this year's FA Cup campaign, including a replay, and are one of just three clubs, alongside AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Stafford Rangers, to have played at every stage of the tournament thus far, having entered in the extra preliminary round.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Eighth-tier: Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
AFC Rushden & Diamonds, who were formed by supporters in July 2011 after Rushden & Diamonds -- a former Football League club -- were expelled from the Football Conference and liquidated, booked their place in the FA Cup first round for the first time since reforming when defeating Morecambe on Saturday.
The Diamonds -- who sit 13th in the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands -- emerged victorious in narrow 2-0 fashion against Morecambe at Hayden Road last time out, with goals coming from James Clifton and Matthew Warburton.
They, like Tadley Calleva, have played at every stage of the 2026/27 FA Cup, and they'll be looking out for number 61 when the first round draw takes place on Monday.
Stafford Rangers
Eighth-tier: Northern Premier League Division One West
Stafford Rangers are one of 22 teams who will play an FA Cup fourth round qualifier replay in an attempt to confirm their place in the first round proper.
After coming through the extra preliminary and preliminary rounds, they defeated ninth-tier Northampton ON Chenecks in the first round of qualifying, sixth-tier Hereford in the second, and seventh tier Halesowen Town in the third.
They clinched a remarkable draw against National League outfit Gateshead at the weekend, forcing the tie into a decider at Marston Road.
They reached the fourth round of the competition in the 1974/95 term, and manager Graham Deakin will be dreaming of a similar run if they can come through Tuesday's replay.
Lowest ranked teams in the FA Cup
Team | Tier | League |
Tadley Calleva | Ninth | Combined Counties League Premier Division South |
AFC Rushden & Diamonds | Eighth | Northern Premier League Division One Midlands |
Stafford Rangers* | Eighth | Northern Premier League Division One West |
Worcester City* | Seventh | Southern League Premier Division Central |
Guiseley | Seventh | Northern Premier League Premier Division |
Gloucester City* | Seventh | Southern League Premier Division South |
Anstey Nomads* | Seventh | Southern League Premier Division Central |
FC United of Manchester* | Seventh | Northern Premier League Premier Division |
Bury* | Seventh | Northern Premier League Premier Division |
Leatherhead* | Seventh | Isthmian League Premier Division |
Cray Wanderers * | Seventh | Isthmian League Premier Division |
Wimborne Town | Seventh | Southern League Premier Division South |
Berkhamsted | Seventh | Southern League Premier Division South |
Sholing | Seventh | Southern League Premier Division South |
Plymouth Parkway | Seventh | Southern League Premier Division South |
* refers to teams who will play an FA Cup fourth qualifying round replay on Tuesday 20th October.
