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.

2–1 Full time Friday 7 August
— 29′, 45′
— 45+5′
The Central Ground · kick-off 19:45
London time

What happened

3 on the timeline
45+5′ Goal
Highgate United · 2–1
45′ Goal
Romulus · 2–0
29′ Goal
Romulus · 1–0