The FA Cup first-round draw is being held, with Leicester City and Wigan Athletic among the EFL sides entering the competition at this stage, according to TNT Sports. The broadcaster reported the draw on Monday, 19 October 2026, and carried live coverage as the fixtures were revealed.
TNT Sports described both clubs as entering the draw, while The Independent noted that former winners Leicester are among the EFL teams joining at the first round. The FA Cup's own website confirmed the draw numbers ahead of the event, and Plymouth Argyle also published details of the round-one draw.
The first round marks the point where EFL clubs join the historic knockout competition, which the sources frame as the start of this season's tournament. Coverage of the draw came from several outlets, including TNT Sports, TheFA.com, Plymouth Argyle, the London Evening Standard and The Independent.
What to watch next: the confirmed first-round fixtures and the dates for the ties.
