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After six rounds of preliminary and qualifying matches, the first round proper of the FA Cup gets under way from Friday.

A total of 40 matches will be played during the long weekend, with 33 taking place today.

Premier League and Championship teams do not enter the competition until the third round, which is designated to start on 9 January 2027.

The BBC will be showing two of the first-round fixtures live - with both available on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer:

Saturday 7 November: