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FA Cup second round draw revealed

A view of the FA Cup before the Emirates FA Cup first round match at The Lamb Ground, Tamworth — A view of the FA Cup before the Emirates FA Cup first round match at The Lamb Ground, Tamworth (Jacob King/PA Wire)

At least two National League teams are guaranteed a spot in the FA Cup third round following the second round draw.
Lowest-ranked side Slough Town, from the National League South, will host National League North's Macclesfield in an all-non-league tie as well as Chelmsford City at home to Weston-super-Mare.
Carlisle, who secured a shock win over Reading, have been rewarded with a trip to League One side Blackpool, while Gateshead will host Walsall.
In total 11 non-league sides, including five sixth-tier teams, progressed to the second round, with Tamworth potentially set to join them after the conclusion of Monday’s fixture.
The second round ties are scheduled to be played between 5 and 8 December.

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