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.
0–0
Full time
PENS
RulingTie awarded to Abbey Hulton UnitedSaturday 8 August
Autonet Insurance Stadium · kick-off 15:00
London time
Editor's note
This tie ended 0–0 and a replay was scheduled, but Kidsgrove Athletic were then removed from the competition for fielding an unregistered player in the draw; the replay was cancelled and the tie awarded to Abbey Hulton United, who advance to the preliminary round. The score here is the match as played; the ruling decided who went through.
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