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    Watch astonishing FA Cup ghost goal as linesman appears to fall victim to ‘surreal’ optical illusion

    PETERBOROUGH United were left miffed when they were denied a clear goal in their game against Newport County.The Posh travelled to South Wales to face off against the League Two side.Peterborough were denied a clear when the ball went in at the near post from a cornerThe officials had a bizarre theory as to why it wasn’t a goal despite the ball nestling in the back of the netAfter consulting his linesman, ref Stephen Martin ruled out the goalAt 2-1 down, they were awarded a corner which was swung in by Jack Sparkes.The ball appeared to loop all the way into the net, although some Peterborough players did not celebrate.However, some seemed to think it was in – and ran to the corner flag to congratulate Sparkes.But referee Stephen Martin wasn’t convinced and consulted his linesman.Read more football news Incredibly, the officials deemed that the ball was headed out of play before it made its way into the net through a hole in the netting.Later, Peterborough United’s social media shared video of the ghost goal that showed the ball clearly crossing the line.They amusingly captioned the video: “Well…”Peterborough chief Darragh MacAnthony was fuming with officials for missing the goal.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe wrote on social media: “Multiple officials missed this clear goal yesterday. That nonsense cant happen in our game in 2024 anytime ever.”Manager Darren Ferguson was equally as miffed and said it was a “surreal” moment when the goal wasn’t given.Abandoned ‘ghost stadium’ of EFL club given new lease of life with fans given once-in-a-lifetime chance to play on pitch“It’s a goal. The footage has showed that clearly. There’s good coverage of it to show it’s a goal,” he said.”I think I was the same as everyone in the stadium as it was a bit surreal and everyone sort of stopped like someone had pressed the pause button. Then we started celebrating.”The goal was the reverse of a phantom goal at Watford back in 2008.Back then, the ball went towards the touchline wide of the Hornets’ goal before now-Premier League ref Stuart Attwell consulted his assistant Nigel Bannister.Attwell then awarded a goal to visitors Reading despite the ball going nowhere near the goal, in a match that ended in a 2-2 draw.Luckily for Peterborough, the mistake on this occasion didn’t change the outcome of the match.They ran out 4-2 winners, and will play in the FA Cup second round against Notts County. More

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    FA Cup draw LIVE: Lower league sides one win away from dream Prem tie as second round fixtures are REVEALED – updates

    The FA Cup second round draw has concluded – and there are some blockbuster ties!Steve Bruce’s Blackpool side face his former employer Birmingham, while Charlton battle Walsall. But all eyes will be on the lowly-ranked Kettering Town who host Doncaster Roberts.The Premier League clubs don’t join the party until the third round.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the FA Cup second round draw with our live blog below…When will the second round happenYou’ve asked, so we’ll tell you.The FA Cup second round will be played between the 29th November and 2nd December.Dreams will be created or shattered.Copy linkCopiedSeventh heavenAnother seventh tier side who have made it this far at Harborough Town.They thrashed Tonbridge 4-1 in the first round.Next up for them is League One Reading.That’s a banana skin for the Royals they won’t want to slip on.Copy linkCopiedGo on KetteringKettering Town saw off League One Northampton.Ex-Newcastle bad boy Nile Ranger was the hero this weekend.Their reward – a tie against Doncaster Rovers at home.Amazingly, they’re a seventh tier side, Kettering. They’ll be dreaming of facing the big boys if they get past this one.Copy linkCopiedIt’s getting interestingBirmingham City are currently the highest ranked team in the FA Cup.They didn’t suffer the same fate as Wrexham, seeing off non league Sutton.It’ll be a test for them, an all League One clash with Blackpool away.It certainly won’t be a day on the beach.Copy linkCopiedFA Cup Second Round DrawSalford City vs Cheltenham TownWalsall vs Charlton AthleticExeter City vs ChesterfieldLeyton Orient vs Oldham AthleticBarnsley vs Bristol RoversAFC Wimbledon vs Dagenham and RedbridgeAccrington Stanley vs Swindon TownCrawley Town vs Chesham United/Lincoln CityBurton Albion vs TamworthBlackpool vs Birmingham CityStevenage vs Mansfield TownPeterborough United vs Notts CountyStockport County vs Brackley TownWealdstone vs Wycombe WanderersMorecambe vs Bradford CitySolihull Moors vs BromleyKettering Town vs Doncaster RoversReading vs Harborough TownHarrogate Town vs Gainsborough TrinityCambridge United vs Wigan AthleticCopy linkCopiedCup drawThe full draw is coming up shortly.Hold my beer.Copy linkCopiedAnd that’s itThat concludes the draw.The ties will be played 29th November and 2nd December.Copy linkCopiedCup drawCambridge Utd v WiganCopy linkCopiedCup drawHarrogate Town v Gainsborough TrinityCopy linkCopiedCup drawReading v Harborough TownCopy linkCopiedCup drawKettering Town v Doncaster RoversCopy linkCopiedCup drawSolihull Moors v Bromley Copy linkCopiedCup drawMorecambe v Bradford CityCopy linkCopiedCup drawWealdstone v Wycombe WanderersCopy linkCopiedCup drawStockport County v Brackley TownCopy linkCopiedCup drawPeterborough United v Notts CountyCopy linkCopiedCup drawStevenage v Mansfield TownCopy linkCopiedCup drawBlackpool v Birmingham CityCopy linkCopiedCup drawBurton Albion v Tamworth Copy linkCopiedCup drawCrawley Town v Chesham or LincolnCopy linkCopiedCup drawAccrington Stanley v Swindon TownCopy linkCopiedCup drawAFC Wimbledon v DagenhamCopy linkCopiedCup drawBarnsley v Bristol RoversCopy linkCopiedCup drawLeyton Orient v Oldham AthleticCopy linkCopiedCup drawExeter City v Chesterfield Copy linkCopied More

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    Bizarre moment man dressed as Elsa from Frozen sings Let It Go karaoke on pitch during FA Cup first-round clash

    THIS is the bizarre moment a brave footie fan sang Let it Go in front of 2,765 fans at half-time of Wycombe’s 3-2 FA Cup win over York City.And the groom-to-be belted the Disney karaoke tune while dressed as Princess Elsa from 2013 film Frozen. A football fan offered half-time entertainment during Wycombe’s 3-2 FA Cup win over York CityCredit: XThe brave supporter sang Let It Go in front of the crowd as part of his stag doThe hardy soul was the half-time entertainment at Adams Park during the first-round fixture and gave a hilarious performance.What he lacked in talent he made up for in grit, giving it all his energy as part of his stag do, as his giggling mates filmed on the sidelines.And while footage doesn’t show many singing along, the vocalist has attracted support on social media.  One user wrote on X: “This is peak British culture.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSA second said: “This is marvellous. Him and his mates will be telling this story for decades to come.”While another wrote: “Stitched up right there. He didn’t get off lightly 😂.”Another replied: “The magic of the FA Cup.”A fifth added: “What bet or forfeit did he lose?”Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLuke Leahy scored twice and Gideon Kodua added another as they saw off National League high-flyers York City.The Minstermen are top of the fifth tier and are looking to break back into the Football League in their ninth season of exile.Steven Gerrard mercilessly BOOED by Al-Ettifaq fans after losing local derby with Liverpool legend on brink of sackThe fun continued as Wycombe currently sit second in the League One table. Matt Bloomfield’s side are targeting a return to the Championship for the first time since the 2020-21 season.Luke Leahy scored his third goal of the season More

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    Non-league star fills in as BBC commentator after he’s left out of FA Cup squad… and it goes exactly as you’d expect

    A NON-LEAGUE star filled in as a commentator for the BBC after being left out of the FA Cup matchday squad.And it went exactly as you would expect when his side scored a dramatic equaliser.Guiseley’s equaliser prompted superb commentary from player Lucas OdunstonCredit: BBC SportGuiseley of the seventh-tier Northern Premier League Premier Division were handed a dream draw in the first round proper away at League One Stevenage.However, Lucas Odunston was not in the starting XI or among the substitutes for Mark Bower at the Lamex Stadium.So instead, the 24-year-old right-back headed up to the gantry and picked up the microphone for BBC Sport.And that prompted utterly wild scenes when the Lions found the net to make it 1-1 with just seven minutes to go on Saturday. READ MORE ON FA CUPFollowing a mix-up between the Stevenage defender and goalkeeper, the ball fell perfectly for Will Longbottom.And he made absolutely no mistake as he tapped into the empty net.That sparked chaos in the away end – and on the gantry.Because Odunston simply could not contain his excitement and joy.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe could be heard over the main commentator shouting: “Oh my God,” as the ball fell kindly for Longbottom.Then after some brilliant inaudible commentary, Odunston added: “Yeahhhh!!” before some more crazy indiscernible screaming. I broke FA Cup record against Man Utd in final.. 20 years later I’m playing for non-league side in qualifying roundOdunston then regained an ounce of composure to bellow: “Get in there!”Oh my God.”Ohhhh, ohhhhh. Can I go on the pitch, can I go on the pitch?”The commentator then replied: “If you want to go my friend, you go.”Look at the scenes here at the Lamex Stadium.”This competition is magic because it produces moments like this.”The clip got shared on X by BBC Sport and went viral – with dozens of fans loving the wonderful reactions from a jubilant Odunston. Why FA Cup changes are GOOD NEWSBy Martin LiptonTHE FA and Premier League should have done the deal to scrap FA Cup replays years ago.No doubt traditionalists will moan but it is right that the competition has finally been brought into the 21st century.Ending replays will bring extra sharpness and excitement to the ties, with the knowledge that there will be a winner, whether in 90 minutes, extra-time or penalties.If big guns have a bad day, they are more likely to pay the price. Replays after draws give them a fall-back they do not deserve.Giving the FA Cup total and absolute priority over four weekends – and ensuring there is no competing match on the day of the Final – will enhance the profile of a competition that was in danger of falling out of the spotlight.And as long as the FA ensures a better split of the prize money fund, weighting it more towards the earlier rounds, and potentially a similar move with  TV match money, there should be few losers.Read more on the FA Cup.One said: “This is the kind of energy we need on commentary! Lucas is living his best life! “When life gives you lemons, you become a commentator! Lucas is bringing the vibes!”Another wrote: “Classic commentary gold!”A third added: “That’s a classic! Love seeing players getting involved even off the pitch! Lucas is bringing the energy!”And a final user replied: “Magic of the FA Cup.”However, despite the special scenes following the equaliser, the day did end in bittersweet fashion.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat is because Guiseley did manage a draw at Stevenage.But with replays scrapped, it went to extra-time and then penalties, where the third-tier Boro nicked it 5-4 in the shootout to book their spot in the second-round draw. The right-back wanted to get on the pitch to celebrate with his team-matesCredit: BBC SportWho are these famous footballers? More

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    Ex-Sunderland hero desperate for Harrogate to down Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham and seal star FA Cup dream

    PAUL THIRLWELL almost helped his boyhood club reach the FA Cup Final – now he is desperate for one of his Harrogate Town players to secure their own fairytale.The 45-year-old grew up following Sunderland home and away alongside his parents and brother, which included a trip to Wembley for their 1992 final defeat to Liverpool.Paul Thirlwell, left, played for Sunderland against Millwall in the 2004 FA Cup semi-finalCredit: AlamyThe ex-Premier League midfielder is hoping for some cup joy on Sunday with Harrogate TownCredit: X @HarrogateTownThirlwell then burst on the scene aged 20 as the Black Cats thumped Chelsea, who included stars like Marcel Desailly and Gianfranco Zola, 4-1 in the Premier League in 1999.But it would be a midfielder he came up against that day that would help inflict FA Cup heartbreak on him four seasons later when player-manager Dennis Wise guided Millwall to a 1-0 win over Sunderland at Old Trafford in the semi.Thirlwell told Sun Sport: “We’ll probably never get a better chance to get to the final with it being two Championship teams at the time. Unfortunately it didn’t go our way but it was a great experience. It’s just a shame we got done as we’d have faced Man United.“I’d played against him [Wise] before on my debut but everyone knows what he was like, tenacious and knowing all the dark arts.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“But Millwall had some good players like him, Tim Cahill who scored on the day and went on to have an unbelievable career, Danny Dichio, but they also had that edge that made them so tough to play against.“Of course you want to win, but when you look back and think that you played in a semi-final then you appreciate now that it is quite a big achievement.”These days Thirlwell is assistant manager to Simon Weaver at League Two Harrogate Town, a club he finished his playing career at after spells with Sheffield United, Derby and Carlisle.“I moved to Wetherby and was totally unaware that it was next to one of the club’s directors. “He maybe spoke to the gaffer and then mentioned me and after a chat we hit it off straight away.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“I didn’t just want to go anywhere as a player as I’d dipped my foot into the coaching so I wanted a bit of both.“I got involved with coaching the U21s here and then we went full-time and the opportunity arose to become assistant manager and wow, here we are still here nearly a decade later.”Major A-list celebs Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney expand Wrexham empire with new breweryDuring that time they have climbed from non-league into the EFL and enjoyed FA Trophy joy in 2020.But as they prepare to host Hollywood-owned Wrexham, who are pushing for League One promotion, Thirlwell says that he is desperate for long-serving star Warren Burrell, 34, to get his big FA Cup moment this year.He said: “You’d probably have to speak to some of the younger lads now but I think definitely for people of my era that the cup still has the magic.“I keep trying to tell our lads, who are all Arsenal, United, Spurs supporters, that we have to get Warren, who is a huge Liverpool fan, to Anfield. It’s one of those places that he’ll never play at unless it comes in the cup, so just things like that make the cup massive for me.”Harrogate’s long-serving defender Warren Burrell would love a trip to AnfieldCredit: RexAnd Thirlwell, who admitted the game being televised adds an “extra edge”, says the whole club from top to bottom want to put on a show against the big-spending Welsh side owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.“When you get a big club at home in the early rounds then you are hoping that it gets on the tele and as it happens we have,” Thirlwell said.“And I do think it helps, not that anybody tries harder, but it does give you an extra edge when you know it’s on TV.“But everyone at the club wants to get everything right on the day as you are showcasing the whole club.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “We are one of, if not the, smallest club in the Football League but we have a go on and off the pitch as best we can.“We are realistic to the point that usually bigger clubs do win these games but we are going into it with optimism and want to cause an upset. Someone will this year so why not us?”Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Watch former Premier League bad-boy Nile Ranger’s dramatic extra-time winner as seventh-tier Kettering stun Northampton

    NILE RANGER headed the extra-time winner as seventh-tier Kettering stunned League One Northampton to make the FA Cup second round.Ranger, 33, once pocketed £10,000-a-week and says he could have been as good as Erling Haaland – but instead ended up unemployed after stints in jail.Nile Ranger headed in against Northampton Town in the FA CupCredit: bbcHis goal gave Kettering Town a huge upset in the historic competitionCredit: bbcHe was handed a career lifeline by Southern League Premier Central side Kettering last month.And he made an instant impact with a towering header to stun their more illustrious local rivals.Cobblers star Connor Johnson had netted in the first-half own goal to hand Kettering the lead before Luca Miller levelled to send the game to extra time.Thrilled Ranger said: “It’s special, especially where we’re coming from.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Obviously our tier of football is quite low, so coming to Northampton, it’s a derby as well. Look what it means to the fans. It’s a lot.”I’m trying to be humble. I’m getting old now.”Obviously, I went down a level to show everyone I’m still hungry. It feels good for myself as well.”Ranger rose highest to head home the winner in the 92nd minute at the Sixfields Stadium.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe is not the only former Premier League star at Kettering with Gary Hooper and Marvin Sordell both also on the books.The result was a huge scalp for Kettering and Northampton are four divisions higher than the Southern League Premier Division Central side.Meet non-league star with longest throw in football who plans to put it to good use in FA Cup giant killingRanger was over the moon after scoringCredit: PAGainsborough will be the lowest-ranked side in tonight’s FA Cup second-round draw after a penalty shoot-out victory following a 4-4 draw with eighth-tier Hesnesford.The Northern Premier League strugglers recovered from 3-0 down to force extra-time with an added time leveller from Will Lancaster.Seventh-tier Trinity fell behind again before levelling — then won 5-4 on penalties to reach the second round for the first time in 72 years.Gainsborough boss Russ Wilcox said: “I’ve never been involved in anything like that. In the penalty shoot-out we had three chances to win it and three chances to lose it.”And National League strugglers Wealdstone pulled off a shock by winning 1-0 at League Two Grimsby with Alex Reid’s 90th-minute strike.The striker said: “The gaffer said show respect but believe in yourselves.”Oldham overcame the one-division gap to League Two Tranmere to beat Rovers 2-1 at Prenton Park.National League Dagenham also beat League Two opposition with Dion Pereira’s second-half penalty clinching a 1-0 win at Crewe.Daggers boss Ben Strevens said: “It’s an amazing day for us. The scenes at the end are what we do it for.”Seventh-tier Harborough are in the second round for the first time after a 4-1 win at National League South Tonbridge.FA Cup first round results Here are all of the results from the FA Cup first round…Notts County 5-1 Alfreton TownTamworth 1-0 HuddersfieldTonbridge 1-4 Harborough Town Worthing 0-2 Morecambe Burton Albion 1-0 Scarborough AthleticSolihull Moors 3-0 Maidstone UnitedGillingham 0-2 BlackpoolReading 2-0 FleetwoodNewport County 2-4 Peterborough Barrow 0-1 DoncasterWoking 0-1 Cambridge UnitedStockport 2-1 Forest Green RoversBristol Rovers 3-1 Weston-super-MareRochdale 3-4 BromleyWalsall 2-1 BoltonPort Vale 1-3 BarnsleyExeter City 5-3 BarnetSwindon Town 2-1 ColchesterWycombe 3-2 York CityChesterfield 3-1 HorshamSouthend 3-4 CharltonMaidenhead 1-2 Crawley TownBrackley Town 0(5)-(4)0 Braintree TownCrewe Alexandre 0-1 Dagenham and RedbridgeBradford City 3-1 Aldershot TownCarlisle 0-2 Wigan AthleticTranmere 1-2 OldhamStevenage 1(5)-(4)1 GuiseleyGrimsby Town 0-1 Wealdstone Salford City 2-1 ShrewsburyRotherham 1-3 CheltenhamRuchall Olympic 0-2 Accrington StanleyHednesford Town 4(4)-(5)4 Gainsborough TrinityNorthampton Town 1-2 Kettering TownStill to playMK Dons v AFC WimbledonSutton United v Birmingham CityCurzon Ashton v Mansfield TownBoreham Wood v Leyton OrientHarrogate Town v WrexhamChesham United v Lincoln CityPaul Malone gave the Southern League Premier Central side the lead before Ben Stephens (two) and Danny Forbes sealed it.Northern Premier League Guiseley gave League One Stevenage a scare before finally going out on penalties.Will Longbottom’s equaliser for the non league outfit made it 1-1 but keeper Murphy Cooper made two saves to help win the shoot-out 5-4.Maidstone’s hopes of another memorable Cup run ended with a 3-0 defeat at Solihull Moors.READ MORE SUN STORIESJosh Magennis scored a hat-trick for Exeter in the League One side’s 5-3 win over National League Barnet.And National League North outfit Rushall Olympic finished with ten men with Luke Benbow sent off for two bookings as they were beaten 2-0 at home by League Two Accrington. More

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    Watch ‘non-league Rory Delap’ cause total MAYHEM in FA Cup giantkilling… but does striker aim PUNCH at flailing keeper?

    THE “non-league Rory Delap” caused utter mayhem in an FA Cup giantkilling.But should the goal have been allowed to stand?Tom Tonks has earned a reputation for his monster deliveriesCredit: RexHuddersfield goalkeeper Chris Maxwell could only punch the throw into his own netCredit: PAJust like Delap at Stoke under Tony Pulis, Tom Tonks has made a name for himself at Tamworth thanks to his sheer ability to launch a football further than most players can kick it.Speaking to SunSport before the Lambs’ FA Cup first-round clash with Huddersfield, Tonks said: “I’ve been hurling in throw-ins since primary school.“I can see it in the faces of opposing defenders and goalies — they absolutely hate it.”And so it proved in Friday night’s FA Cup upset as the National League side dumped out their League One opposition – with Tonks having a huge hand in it. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe only goal of the game came just before half-time after the hosts won a throw-in.That man Tonks went over to take it and fired in a trademark monster throw-in. The midfielder, 33, gave the delivery a huge amount of air time as he went for the aerial approach and dropped it in right in the mixer.And the confusion and congestion inside the six-yard box meant it was utter bedlam as the ball came down.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSo much so that Terriers goalkeeper Chris Maxwell went to punch the ball clear as he desperately backpedalled. But he only succeeded in knocking it into his own net before tumbling to the floor.Stoke legend Tony Pulis reveals Premier League club’s brutal tactic to stop Rory Delap’s iconic long throws The Tamworth players wheeled away in celebration that their super tactic had worked once again. However, the Huddersfield men immediately appealed to the referee.And replays suggested they may have had a case as it appeared Tamworth striker Dan Creaney caught Maxwell in the head with a wayward hand.Some even reckoned it may have been a punch to distract the goalkeeper. But with no VAR and the referee happy, the goal was allowed to stand and Tamworth recorded a famous FA Cup win.One fan said: “This is why the FA Cup is the best, part-timers Tamorth get through with a long throw! Magic of the cup!”Another wrote: “That’s what makes the FA Cup so magical! Nothing like a surprise long throw specialist to shake things up. Rory Delap would be proud — looking forward to seeing more of those epic throws!”A third added: “I’m crying, Tamworth have just scored goal of the century.”But a fourth replied: “Love a cup upset but… that’s a foul.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA fifth responded: “What about the punch on the goalkeeper?”And a final user commented: “I’m not the only one that saw the Tamworth player punching the Huddersfield keeper when they scored their goal right?!”Tonks was up to his usual tricks with another epic long throw-inCredit: BBCHe launched the ball high in the air and got it to drop inside the six-yard boxCredit: BBCHe placed it perfectly under the crossbarCredit: BBCThe goalkeeper failed to deal with itCredit: BBCThere were complaints from the Terriers of a foul on the goalkeeperCredit: BBCIt proved to be the only goal of the game as Tamworth caused an FA Cup shockCredit: PAWho are these famous footballers? More

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    FA Cup second round draw: Date, start time, live stream FREE, ball numbers and TV channel

    THE FA CUP is rolling on at pace with the first round proper fixtures currently underway.And that means we won’t have long until the second round draw!Kelly Somers will be hosting the second round drawCredit: Instagram @kellyesomersSides from League One and League Two are entering the competition in the first round proper as the road to Wembley begins.Northampton Town are hosting Kettering Town in a huge derby.While MK Dons are taking on AFC Wimbledon.The lowest ranked team in the first round is Hednesford Town, who are currently 14th in the Northern Premier League Division One West.The Pitmen take on Gainsborough Trinity and will be number 12 in the second round draw should they pull off the shock.The second round proper ties will be played between Friday 29 November and Monday 2 December.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhen is the FA Cup second round draw?The FA Cup second round draw is taking place on Sunday, November 3.The draw will be broadcast during BBC’s first round highlights show on BBC Two, and is expected at 7.45pm.Most read in FA CupKelly Somers will be hosting, with Emile Heskey and Leon Osman conducting the draw.How can I watch the FA Cup second round draw?The FA Cup second round draw will be televised on BBC Two during the BBC’s first round highlights show.It will also be available to be live streamed for FREE on the FA Cup’s YouTube page and across the FA Cup’s social channels.Emile Heskey will be conducting the drawCredit: GettyWhat are the ball numbers?1. Rotherham United or Cheltenham Town2. Barrow or Doncaster Rovers3. Worthing or Morecambe4. Boreham Wood or Leyton Orient5. Exeter City or Barnet6. Carlisle United or Wigan Athletic7. Tamworth or Huddersfield Town8. Brackley Town or Braintree Town9. Curzon Ashton or Mansfield Town10. Wycombe Wanderers or York City11. Bradford City or Aldershot Town12. Hednesford Town or Gainsborough Trinity13. Burton Albion or Scarborough Athletic14. Tranmere Rovers or Oldham Athletic15. Rochdale or Bromley16. Walsall or Bolton Wanderers17. Grimsby Town or Wealdstone18. Bristol Rovers or Weston Super Mare19. Milton Keynes Dons or AFC Wimbledon20. Solihull Moors or Maidstone United21. Stockport County or Forest Green Rovers22. Reading or Fleetwood Town23. Stevenage or Guiseley24. Northampton Town or Kettering Town25. Rushall Olympic or Accrington Stanley26. Swindon Town or Colchester United27. Salford City or Shrewsbury Town28. Crewe Alexandra or Dagenham & Redbridge29. Port Vale or Barnsley30. Chesham United or Lincoln City31. Chesterfield or Horsham32. Southend United or Charlton Athletic33. Notts County or Alfreton Town34. Maidenhead United or Crawley Town35. Harrogate Town or Wrexham36. Woking or Cambridge United37. Gillingham or Blackpool38. Tonbridge Angels or Harborough Town39. Sutton United or Birmingham City40. Newport County or Peterborough United More