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′, 81′, 90+6′
— 61′
GER Sports Ground · kick-off 19:45
London time
Score report uncertain
Feeds reported different live score. We used the value selected by this competition's source order. See the report card
Result was disputed
Feeds reported different result. We used the value most feeds agree on. Independent research agreed — its note and sources are below. See the report card
Automated research note
The original tie at Ely City on August 8, 2026 finished 2-2, so this August 11 fixture was the extra-preliminary-round replay, not the original match or an administrative ruling. Ely City's official club site reports a 3-1 replay defeat, while independent match records show March's goals at 5, 81 and 90+6 minutes and Ely's at 61 minutes, confirming a 3-1 result decided in regulation.
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