The Independent
·14 October 2024
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Prince William and Prince George award Manchester United FA Cup trophy
The FA Cup begun in earnest on Monday with the draw for the first round proper made at Bradford City’s Valley Parade.
32 teams have made it this far through qualifying, and are joined in the first round by the 48 teams from League One and League Two.
Among the eye-catching ties are an encounter between fierce foes MK Dons and Wimbledon, while Harrogate Town host Wrexham having drawn twice with the Welsh club in the league last season. Four-time winners Bolton travel to Walsall.
The 40 first-round fixtures will be held on the first weekend of November as another campaign in the world’s oldest cup competition begins.