FA Cup·Extra preliminary round

438 clubs start the competition: 315 from step 5 of the pyramid and the 123 lowest-ranked step-4 sides — 219 ties. One initial match at the first-drawn club's ground; a draw is replayed at the opponent's ground by Thursday 13 August. A replay level after ninety minutes is decided by extra time and penalties. The draw is regionalised.

5–1 Full time Saturday 8 August
— 49′, 57′, 70′, 78′ pen, 90+1′
— 62′
Waterside Park · kick-off 15:00
London time

What happened

6 on the timeline
90+1′ Goal
Thatcham Town · 5–1
78′ Penalty
Thatcham Town · 4–1
70′ Goal
Thatcham Town · 3–1
62′ Goal
Cinderford Town · 2–1
57′ Goal
Thatcham Town · 2–0
49′ Goal
Thatcham Town · 1–0