Seventh‑Tier Wimborne Town Set to Host League One Bradford City in FA Cup Second Round

What Happened

Wimborne Town will host Bradford City in the FA Cup second round on the weekend beginning Friday, 4 December. Wimborne, a seventh‑tier club, earned the tie by beating League Two Crawley Town 2‑0 in the first round, a first‑time progression to this stage. Bradford, currently seventh in League One, reached the round after a 7‑0 victory over Marine.

Other Draws

Plymouth Parkway (seventh tier) defeated Berkhamsted 2‑1 and will meet League Two Barnet. Former Premier League champions Leicester City travel to National League South side Dover Athletic. Sixth‑tier Salisbury FC, fresh from a 6‑0 win over Sholing, will face League One Blackpool. National League AFC Fylde host Luton Town, while seventh‑tier Guiseley AFC play League One Notts County.

Prize Money

Second‑round winners receive £79,500, while the losing clubs collect £21,200.

Context

The draw shows lower‑league clubs continuing to face higher‑tier opposition, a hallmark of the FA Cup’s open‑draw format.