FA Cup first round as it happened (2024)

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    That is just about it from us today. We have had pretty much everything - late postponements, plenty of goals and a couple of upsets too.

    There will be video highlights of every FA Cup game on the BBC Sport website later, as well of reports of every match.

    We will be back tomorrow from 11:00 GMT, providing another live text commentary of Sunday's 11 first-round ties.

    Enjoy the rest of your evening.

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    Yeovil Town 1-0 Crawley Town

    Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson told BBC Somerset: "I felt confident there was light at the end of the tunnel. The lads pulled it together today. I'm so pleased Jordy (Hiwula) got his goal. He's been unlucky and we've kept persevering and he's been a match-winner for us today. But I thought we had a few match-winners out there today. It was as comfortable as a 1-0 win can be."

    Jordy Hiwula scored his first goal since joining on loan from Manchester City to send Yeovil through to the second round.

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    Hartlepool United 2-0 East Thurrock United

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    They may have lost against Hartlepool today, but the East Thurrock United team look in decent spirits before their 270-mile trip back to Essex.

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    Plymouth Argyle 2-0 AFC Fylde

    AFC Fylde winger Mike Barnes: "The second half especially we did alright. We put pressure on them and were unlucky not to take our chances. We had a couple of good chances first half, and if we'd have taken them it could have been different.

    "It's nice to come and play on the nice pitches with a good crowd. It's what everybody wants to do."

    Plymouth manager John Sheridan earlier admitted he thought his side were lucky not to concede.

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    Follow tomorrow's FA Cup ties in a special FA Cup Final Score from 13:55 GMT on BBC One and the BBC Sport website. Highlights of all the games from the weekend can be seen in our highlights show with Manish Bhasin at 18:30 GMT on BBC Two.

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    Walsall 2-2 Shrewsbury Town

    Shrewsbury Town manager Micky Mellon told BBC Radio Shropshire: "I am very disappointed to have conceded a goal at the very end, but we are in the hat for the draw on Monday and we'll have a chance when we take them back to the Meadow - we'll know what the prize is. We have had a few changes forced upon us, but if you'd have said that we would score twice here at Walsall I'd have said that would have given us a good chance. There was a derby feel about the game, played in a very good atmosphere and it was a really good cup tie."

    League Two side Shrewsbury were 2-1 up until the 90th minute but Tom Bradshaw equalised for Walsall, against his former club, to take it to a replay.

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    Scott Harley: 5-0 TO CHELTENHAM AGAINST SWINDON! Up the Robins!!

    The Robins were indeed rocking today with a stunning 5-0 win against Swindon.

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    Southend United 1-2 Chester

    Southend manager Phil Brown: "They beat us fair and square. I'm disappointed and hurt. It's hurtful what has happened today. We were undone by a better side. We have to learn from this. It was always a potential banana skin and we looked anxious. The players need to relax when they play."

    Goals from Ben Heneghan and Craig Mahon sent Conference side Chester through to the second round at the expense of League Two Southend.

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    Basingstoke Town 1-1 AFC Telford United

    AFC Telford United manager Liam Watson told BBC Radio Shropshire: "If you asked me if I wanted to stay in the competition at the start of the day, I would have taken it. I think we've missed a great opportunity to get through at the first time of asking. I feel sorry for the lads who put in such a great effort, and the fans were fantastic. It was a difficult pitch, puddles everywhere and it was difficult to clear your lines in the second half."

    Telford, currently bottom of the Conference, must replay against the Conference South leaders.

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    Crewe Alexandra 0-0 Sheffield United

    BBC Radio Sheffield's Jonathan Buchan speaking to Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough: "Nigel Clough tells me (Blades striker Marc) McNulty missed the game as he picked up a facial injury in an incident in a Scottish nightclub. Clough says the club are not happy with McNulty, who says he was the innocent party in the incident, resulting in a facial injury."

    The Blades drew 0-0 with League One's bottom club Crewe Alexandra.

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    Cambridge United 1-0 Fleetwood Town

    Fleetwood manager Graham Alexander reacts to their early FA Cup exit at League Two Cambridge: "We came here with a very experienced team to get a result and we're all hurting. We wanted to be in the second round of the Cup and we can't sugar-coat it any other way. There's a lot of pain in there. We now have to turn that pain into hard work."

    Ten-man Fleetwood lost to Kwesi Appiah's late goal at the Abbey Stadium.

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    Plymouth Argyle 2-0 AFC Fylde

    Plymouth manager John Sheridan: "It's a clean sheet but I thought Fylde deserved a goal. We're in round two - that was the objective - but we've got to play better."

    Goals from Peter Hartley and Marvin Morgan saw Sheridan's side through.

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    Bury 3-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    Bury manager David Flitcroft: "It was a difficult afternoon for everyone concerned and that's testament to Hemel Hempstead. It's quite inspirational to see a team who will give everything for their manager."

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    Bury 3-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    Bury winger Joe Thompson: "It was difficult and a standout performance from Hemel Hempstead. I did wonder whether it was going to be one of those days and I'm glad it wasn't."

    Thompson appeared as a late substitute and was on the field when late goals from Nathan Cameron and Daniel Nardiello sent the League Two side through against non-league Hemel Hempstead.

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    Chester assistant manager Jon McCarthy has just tweeted this picture from the jubilant away dressing room at Roots Hall after their 2-1 win at Southend. Looks like they'll be celebrating their progression to the second round with a round of sandwiches...

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    We may be all done for today, but there are 12 more ties to be played in the FA Cup first round this weekend, 11 of them tomorrow. Clubs such as Norton United from the eighth tier, perennial giant-killers Blyth Spartans and 2008 winners Portsmouth will all be in action. Our live text commentary begins on the BBC Sport website at 11:00 GMT.

    We are not done yet though...

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    Dartford came through 4-3 an absolute thriller against Kent rivals Bromley. No wonder they all look so pleased.

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    These are the first four games we will be posting highlights of shortly:

    Barnet 1-3 Wycombe Wanderers

    Plymouth Argyle 2-0 AFC Fylde

    Bury 3-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    Hartlepool United 2-0 East Thurrock United

    You'll be able to see them by clicking the highlights tab at the top of this page or by going here.

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    Hopefully reaction to come from the players and managers involved in today's FA Cup ties, and a reminder that highlights and goals will be available on the BBC Sport website from 17:15 GMT onwards.

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    The highest-placed side in the first round have made it through despite a late wobble - League One leaders Bristol City have won 2-1 at Gillingham, who were 2-0 down before Danny Kedwell's penalty gave them late hope.

    Oxford, 19th in League Two, are only seven places above a Grimsby side lying second in the Conference, but earned a comfortable 3-1 win at Blundell Park, with James Roberts celebrating his new contract by scoring twice for the U's.

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    A breathless Kent derby sees Conference side Dartford win 4-3 at Conference South promotion hopefuls Bromley, thanks to Tom Bradbrook's winner.

    Southport - three points above the Conference relegation zone - have earned a home replay against League Two side Dagenham and Redbridge after a 0-0 draw in east London.

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    So not quite the shockwaves of last night and Warrington's defeat of Exeter, but they will be dancing on the streets of Dover and Chester tonight. They have created the biggest headlines today, the Conference duo knocking out Morecambe and Southend respectively.

    And honourable mention, too, for Cheltenham of League Two, who put five past League One high-flyers Swindon Town, and also Cambridge for their defeat of Fleetwood.

    What have you made of today's FA Cup action? Use #bbcfacup or #getcarriedaway on Twitter or text 81111 (UK only).

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    Byron Harrison is the hero for League Two Cheltenham, scoring a hat-trick in their 5-0 demolition of 10-man Swindon, who are 34 places above them in the league standings. Not bad for a striker who had only scored twice all season before today.

    There are 34 places too between Conference strugglers Dover and League Two Morecambe, but the non-league side won 1-0 thanks to Stefan Payne's first-half winner.

    Elsewhere, Eastleigh are into the second round for the first time, beating Conference rivals Lincoln 2-1 with a late Ben Strevens goal.

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    Barnet 1-3 Wycombe Wanderers

    League Two leaders Wycombe's superb start to the season continued as they sailed into the second round at the expense of Barnet, who finished the game with nine men. The Bees took the lead through John Akinde inside two minutes before Paul Hayes equalised from the spot. Sam Togwell then saw red and Barnet failed to battle back. Aaron Pierre and Sam Wood added two more for the Chairboys before Andy Yiadom's late sending-off.

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    Bury 3-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    James Potton's deflected strike gave Conference South side Hemel Hempstead a surprise lead, which was quickly cancelled out by Andrew Tutte, and it took late goals from Nathan Cameron and Daniel Nardiello to seal Bury's spot in Monday's round two draw.

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    Plymouth Argyle 2-0 AFC Fylde

    Another non-league side bites the dust as John Sheridan's Plymouth knock out Conference North side AFC Fylde.

    It was a valiant effort by the men managed by former Tranmere and Bury player Dave Challinor (without his famous long throws on the pitch), but in the end Argyle had enough to see out a comfortable victory thanks to goals from Peter Hartley and Marvin Morgan.

  27. GOAL

    Bury 3-1 Hemel Hempstead Town - Daniel Nardiello (90 mins)

    Hemel Hempstead have been a credit to the Conference South today, giving as good as they have got, but their FA Cup journey and their resistance is ended by Daniel Nardiello as the striker heads in from four yards to seal Bury's spot in round two.

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    League Two side Cambridge have upset League One opponents Fleetwood 1-0 at the Abbey Stadium, with Kwesi Appiah scoring moments after visitors' striker Jamie Proctor was sent off.

    Crewe, bottom of League One, have held League Cup quarter-finalists Sheffield United to a 0-0 draw at Gresty Road, while Conference South leaders Basingstoke face a replay at Conference side AFC Telford after their meeting finished 1-1.

  29. RED CARD

    Barnet 1-3 Wycombe Wanderers - Andy Yiadom (90 mins)

    Things go from bad to worse for Barnet defender Andy Yiadom as he sees red for a rash challenge on Josh Scowen. Yiadom gifted Wycombe their penalty in the first half and now the Bees must play out the last few minutes with only nine men.

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    Bury 2-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    Into five minutes of added time at the JD Stadium, where Conference South side Hemel Hempstead are searching for a late equaliser. Danny Talbot's header loops wide - will that be their last chance?

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    Hartlepool United 2-0 East Thurrock United

    The dream is over for Ryman Premier side East Thurrock, as they succumb to defeat at Victoria Park against Hartlepool, 60 places above them in the football pyramid.

    Despite his late error, East Thurrock keeper David Hughes was named as the sponsors' man of the match for a string of wonderful saves that kept his side in the game.

    For Pools it will be pure relief they have avoided being knocked out by a non-league side, but for East Thurrock, it is back to league business on Tuesday with a home game against Leatherhead.

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    Barnet 1-3 Wycombe Wanderers

    The torrential rain continues at the Hive but the goals have dried up - for now. League Two Wycombe are holding on to their 3-1 lead against Conference leaders Barnet. Some amusem*nt in the stands as Chairboys defender Sido Jombati slides for the ball and almost takes out Bees boss Martin Allen in the process.

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    Plymouth Argyle 2-0 AFC Fylde

    AFC Fylde aren't going down at Home Park without a fight, but they just cannot find a way past Luke McCormick in the Plymouth goal - he has made a number of outstanding stops.

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    There's a famous name on the scoresheet at Oakwell. Devante Cole - son of former Manchester United and England striker Andy - has made it 5-0 to Barnsley against Burton. Cole junior, 19, is on loan with the Tykes from Manchester City.

    Cheltenham striker Byron Harrison's day just gets better. He has completed his hat-trick for League Two side Cheltenham, who are thrashing their League One opponents Swindon 5-0. The visitors have clearly suffered following the first-half sending off of Nathan Thompson, his third red card of the season.

    A late winner at Eastleigh? Ben Strevens has put them 2-1 up against Conference rivals Lincoln.

  35. GOAL

    Bury 2-1 Hemel Hempstead Town - Nathan Cameron (88 mins)

    Heartbreak for Hemel Hempstead.

    Danny Mayor has been trying to win this game on his own for Bury in the second half and his cross lands at the feet of Nathan Cameron, who drives the ball into the net left-footed from 10 yards.

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    A seven-goal treat for fans at Vale Park. Dany N'Guessan has scored his second for Port Vale but they still trail League One rivals MK Dons 4-3.

    There's also a goal-fest at Luton, who lead 4-2 against fellow League Two side Newport County.

  37. GOAL

    Hartlepool United 2-0 East Thurrock United - Jonathan Franks (86 mins)

    After making an absolutely wonderful stop to deny Jonathan Franks a second ago, East Thurrock keeper David Hughes has a stinker as he lets a cross slip through his grasp, and the ball drops perfectly onto the head of the onrushing Franks to score his second of the game.

    You'd think that was curtains for the Ryman Premier side.

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    Bury 1-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    The FA Cup is full of fairytales - maybe one is on the way at Bury. The Shakers have just brought Joe Thompson off the bench for the final 10 minutes. A year ago last week, while with Tranmere, the winger was told he had cancer. He has successfully beaten the disease and is back playing professional football - can he now find a winning goal for the League Two side?

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    Incredible. It's becoming difficult to keep up with the drama at Bromley. Dartford's Tom Bradbrook - whose elder brother Elliot scored for them earlier - has struck to put the visitors 4-3 up. Will that be enough to see the Darts into round two?

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    It's been a good day for striker Sam Winnall, who has completed a hat-trick for League One side Barnsley to give them a 4-0 lead over League Two opponents Burton. Winnall, who scored Barnsley's league winner at Sheffield United last weekend, has five goals in three games.

    Elsewhere League One leaders Bristol City are 2-1 up at Gillingham, while Kwesi Appiah has given League Two side Cambridge a 1-0 lead League One opponents Fleetwood, who are down to 10 men following the sending off of striker Jamie Proctor.

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    Hartlepool United 1-0 East Thurrock United

    You probably won't see a better piece of goalkeeping than that in the FA Cup this year. Hartlepool striker Marlon Harewood teases out David Hughes in the East Thurrock goal before laying off to Jonathan Franks. The winger looks certain to add his second of the game, but Hughes flies out of nowhere to keep his shot out. Now can his strikers back him up and score the goal to keep them in this year's FA Cup?

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    What a day this is proving to be for Cheltenham. Mark Yates' League Two side are 4-0 up against League One Swindon, with Matt Richards scoring. Swindon don't enjoy the FA Cup much these days - they lost 4-0 in the first round at non-league Macclesfield a year ago.

    We told you there might be another twist at Bromley - Danny Waldron has scored to make it 3-3 against Dartford in a terrific derby at Hayes Lane.

  43. Post update

    Around 10 minutes remaining in our 25 FA Cup first-round ties. For some, their dreams of Wembley will be shattered, for others, the dream will be very much alive.

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    Bury 1-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    Danny Mayor is proving to be a constant threat to the Hemel Hempstead goal, with the Bury winger enjoying run after run down the left touchline. Unfortunately for Bury fans, the end product hasn't quite been there and it remains 1-1.

  45. GOAL

    Plymouth Argyle 2-0 AFC Fylde (Marvin Morgan 69 mins)

    Heartbreaker for the Conference North side. After the penalty appeal, Plymouth go straight down the other end and win a corner. Ollie Norburn's delivery is headed down by Carl McHugh and flicked home by big man Marvin Morgan. Dave Challinor's AFC Fylde have a lot of work to do to get back into this.

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    Plymouth Argyle 1-0 AFC Fylde

    Penalty shout at Home Park as AFC Fylde sub Danny Lloyd's shot appears to hit the hand of the Plymouth Argyle defender sliding in, but the referee turns away the appeals and the ball goes out for a corner, which comes to nothing.

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    Barnet 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers

    Barnet's Andy Yiadom thought he had made amends for gifting Wycombe their first-half penalty, but his header is ruled out after an apparent push on goalkeeper Matt Ingram.

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    Hartlepool United 1-0 East Thurrock United

    Ryman Premier side East Thurrock are causing League Two Hartlepool all manner of problems, with shots flying all over the place. But they can't find that killer touch. Will they be able to put one away and go on to pull off a memorable upset?

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    It's turning into a cracking cup tie at Bromley, where visitors Dartford now lead 3-2 thanks to Elliot Bradbrook's goal. Not much between those two teams - Dartford are 21st in the Conference, Bromley fourth in the Conference South, so there could be more twists yet.

    A quick mention for Southport, 18th in the Conference, who are holding League Two strugglers Dagenham and Redbridge 0-0 away from home.

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    Bury 1-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    Big penalty shouts from the Bury players waved away. Out of a crowd of bodies, a Hemel defender blocks a Nicky Adams shot from close range and the referee turns down their appeals for handball. Hemel's goalscorer James Potton is being substituted and leaves to great acclaim from the travelling supporters.

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    Conference side Chester are doing their best to create a classic cupset - they're 2-1 up against League Two outfit Southend through Craig Mahon's drilled shot.

    And things are hotting up between Tranmere and Bristol Rovers. The League Two hosts are 1-0 up but are playing with 10 men after George Donnelly's sending off.

    You can keep an eye on all the goals as they go in via our videprinter.

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    Bury 1-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    With no massive upsets on the cards at the moment, Hemel Hempstead are closing in on what could be the result of the day at the JD Stadium, with the Conference South side still holding their League One opponents after an hour. Danny Mayor is the latest to be denied by Laurie Walker, while Daniel Nardiello balloons a shot over from 12 yards.

  53. GOAL

    Barnet 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers - Aaron Pierre (59 mins)

    League Two leaders Wycombe are capitalising on having a man advantage and have come from behind to lead Conference opponents Barnet. Joe Jacobson's corner is met by the head of Aaron Pierre, who thumps the Chairboys ahead. Torrential rain and swirling winds at The Hive are making this a really difficult game for both sides.

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    Cheltenham striker Byron Harrison, who had only scored twice all season before today, has now netted two in one game.

    Harrison's second has put his side 3-0 up at home to 10-man Swindon, third in League One. Looks like an upset is in the bag at Whaddon Road.

    The goals are flying in at Hayes Lane, where it's 2-2 in the all non-league Kent derby between Bromley and Dartford, while League One side Barnsley are 3-0 up against League Two promotion hopefuls Burton.

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    Newport County have pulled one back against League Two rivals Luton thanks to Yan Klukowski's second goal of the season.

    And some positive news for struggling Tranmere - they are ahead against Conference side Bristol Rovers after Max Power's penalty.

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    Plymouth Argyle 1-0 AFC Fylde

    Not an awful lot of goalmouth action currently at Home Park, with AFC Fylde's Jamie Allen missing the best chance of this half so far when he ballooned a shot from the edge of the area when completely open.

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    A couple of equalisers to tell you about in two of the all non-league ties.

    Dartford, fourth from bottom of the Conference, are level in the Kent derby at Conference South side Bromley, with Danny Harris making it 1-1 three minutes into the second half.

    And Chris Flood has scored for Conference South leaders Basingstoke to make it 1-1 at home to AFC Telford, who are bottom of the Conference.

    Elsewhere, Danny Rose has given League Two side Oxford a 3-0 lead at Conference promotion chasers Grimsby.

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    Bury 1-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    Quiet start to the second half at the JD Stadium, where Bury are being held by Hemel Hempstead. Shaker defender Pablo Mills is pulled up for a foul on a visiting attacker, and luckily for him, it was a long way from goal and there was a covering defender. Otherwise he could have been off.

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    A reminder, also, that the second-round draw is live on BBC Two on Monday at 19:00 GMT. Which teams will be in the hat? Or rather, the big clear plastic dome they use these days?

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    About to get under way for the second period and we will bring you news of the goals as they go in.

    A reminder that FA Cup highlights and goals can be seen on the BBC Sport website from 17:15 GMT.

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    Plenty of action to talk about in the first 45 minutes, but sadly none for the fans of Weston-super-Mare or Doncaster Rovers to view at Woodspring Stadium.

    Referee Tim Robinson postponed the game because of a waterlogged pitch and confirmation was announced around 20 minutes before the scheduled 15:00 GMT kick-off, leaving a lot of the travelling supporters unhappy following a 200-mile trip to the West Country.

    Mansfield Town v Concord Rangers also fell foul of the weather, leaving us with 25 ties to digest this afternoon.

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    Cheltenham are currently beating West Country rivals Swindon 2-0.

  63. Half-time

    Half-time whistles are blowing all around the country. Four teams - Bromley, Cheltenham, Dover and Shrewsbury - are leading against sides from a higher level, while Barnet and Hemel Hempstead are on level terms with their respective Football League opponents after taking early leads.

    Nothing yet on the scale of Warrington's win over Exeter last night, though. Who can be today's Craig Robinson?

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    Dover may be two points above the Conference relegation zone but they've gone 1-0 in front against a Morecambe side 34 places above them in League Two, thanks to a Stefan Payne goal in first-half stoppage time.

    However, an upset looks unlikely at Oakwell, where two Sam Winnall goals have put League One side Barnsley 2-0 up and in control against League Two opponents Burton.

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    Plymouth Argyle 1-0 AFC Fylde

    Another chance for AFC Fylde goes begging as Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick stands his ground well to keep out an effort from Mike Barnes.

  66. RED CARD

    Barnet 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers - Sam Togwell off (45 mins)

    Barnet midfielder Sam Togwell is shown a straight red card for a late and rather clumsy two-footed challenge on Wycombe veteran and BBC Sport columnist Matt Bloomfield. Big challenge for the Conference leaders now.

  67. Post update

    A tasty tie going on at Vale Park. No sooner had Carl Baker put MK Dons 2-1 up against Port Vale, than the hosts have found an immediate equaliser through Dany N'Guessan.

    In another battle of the League One sides, Mike Jones' deflected free-kick has given Oldham the lead against Leyton Orient.

  68. Post update

    The highest-placed side in the first round are in front. League One leaders Bristol City are 1-0 up at Gillingham thanks to a goal from former Manchester City left-back Greg Cunningham.

    James Roberts is making all the difference at Blundell Park - scoring twice to give League Two strugglers Oxford a 2-0 lead at Grimsby, who are second in the Conference. Elsewhere, League One Barnsley lead League Two Burton 1-0.

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    Bury 1-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    Hemel Hempstead are scrambling to remain on level terms with League Two side Bury. A marauding run down the left touchline ends with two Bury shots, which are blocked by goalkeeper Laurie Wilson and then a defender.

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    The shock is definitely on at League Two side Cheltenham, now 2-0 up against 10-man Swindon of League One thanks to transfer-listed striker Terry Gornell.

    League Two play-off contenders Southend are level at home to mid-table Conference side Chester, with Barry Corr's penalty making it 1-1.

    And there's been a temporary stoppage at Grimsby, who now trail Oxford 2-0, with one of the assistant referees pulling up with an injury and needing to be replaced.

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    Plymouth Argyle 1-0 AFC Fylde

    Richie Allen misses a golden opportunity to bring AFC Fylde instantly level, when he breaks through on goal but scuffs his effort just wide. He should have buried that. He looks gutted.

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    Bury 1-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    Big escape for Hemel Hempstead as a close-range header from Bury's Danny Rose is cleared off the line by a visiting defender. A right-wing corner caused all sorts of problems for goalkeeper Laurie Walker, who failed to get a meaningful punch away from danger.

  73. GOAL

    Barnet 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers - Paul Hayes penalty (34 mins)

    The League Two table-toppers are level. Barnet defender Andy Yiadom appears to trip Wycombe's Matt McClure in the penalty box and, despite protests, referee Oliver Langford points to the spot. Paul Hayes steps up and slots home into the bottom right-hand corner.

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    Barnet 1-0 Wycombe Wanderers

    Wycombe goalkeeper Matt Ingham is a busy boy against Barnet. Although he wasn't able to keep out John Akinde's opener for the Conference table-toppers, he's since saved from a swirling Lee Cook free-kick and managed to cover Luisma Villa's audacious bicycle kick. The League Two leaders under the cosh.

  75. GOAL

    Plymouth Argyle 1-0 AFC Fylde - Peter Hartley (28 mins)

    AFC Fylde boss Dave Challinor will not be pleased with this, though, as Plymouth go in front at Home Park. Ollie Norburn whips in a corner finding Peter Hartley completely unmarked and he duly does the honours from six yards.

  76. Post update

    Plymouth Argyle 0-0 AFC Fylde

    We said it was a battle of attrition, what we probably should have said was that there are quite a few tackles flying around at Plymouth Argyle. AFC Fylde boss Dave Challinor (remember his long throws during his playing days with Tranmere and Bury) will be pleased with the progress of his side thus far.

  77. GOAL

    Hartlepool United 1-0 East Thurrock United (Jonathan Franks 32 mins)

    The Football League's bottom club have taken the lead through Jonathan Franks, as the former Middlesbrough man takes a shot from the outside of the area that goes past the despairing dive of David Hughes in the East Thurrock goal.

  78. Post update

    Remember you can watch goals and highlights from all today's FA Cup ties from 17:15 GMT, by clicking "Video" in the links at the top of this page.

  79. Post update

    Bury 1-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    The non-leaguers are holding firm for now. Bury are having spells of possession in attacking areas but have been unable to test Hemel Hempstead goalkeeper Laurie Walker as yet. Apart from Andrew Tutte's equaliser, that is.

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  80. Post update

    Hartlepool United 0-0 East Thurrock United

    Hartlepool have just shaded the opening period of this match, and come close when Jordan Richards heads over a cross from the left. Still goalless at Victoria Park, which will suit Ryman Premier side East Thurrock.

  81. Post update

    AFC Telford are having a gloomy league season - they are bottom of the Conference - but lead 1-0 at Conference South promotion chasers Basingstoke thanks to a goal from former Stoke City youngster Rod McDonald.

  82. Post update

    Rochdale have got a battle on their hands - they will play for 70 minutes against League Two Northampton with only 10 men after Ian Henderson's red card against his former club.

    It's a similar situation for Dale's League One rivals Swindon, who have had captain Nathan Thompson sent off, and are 1-0 down against Cheltenham.

    A feisty FA Cup first round already.

  83. Post update

    Bury 1-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    Hemel Hempstead come close to taking the lead for a second time against Bury. A weaving run from opening goalscorer James Potton creates some space on the edge of the box and he forces a good save from Rob Lainton.

  84. Post update

    Plymouth Argyle 0-0 AFC Fylde

    There is a real battle of attrition going on at Home Park as League Two side Plymouth Argyle take on AFC Fylde of the Conference North. The non-league outfit have held their own so far, but both sides are struggling to create any clear chances.

  85. GOAL

    Bury 1-1 Hemel Hempstead Town - Andrew Tutte (16 mins)

    That's how Bury will respond - with an equaliser from Andrew Tutte. He hits a right-footed shot first-time from outside the box and it flies low into the corner. The Shakers were behind for just six minutes.

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  86. Post update

    An early surprise at Whaddon Road, where Swindon - third in League One - are 1-0 down at League Two side Cheltenham, for whom Byron Harrison has scored.

    Goals, too, in a couple of the all non-league ties - Bromley lead Dartford 1-0, while Eastleigh are 1-0 up against Lincoln City.

  87. Post update

    Bury 0-1 Hemel Hempstead Town

    How will Bury, who are 61 places above their Conference South opponents, respond to going a goal down so early?

  88. Post update

    A flurry of early goals - the most interesting at Roots Hall where non-league Chester have taken the lead against Southend through Ben Heneghan's header.

    Elsewhere, Yeovil are leading League One rivals Crawley while Carlisle are 1-0 up at Peterborough.

  89. GOAL

    Bury 0-1 Hemel Hempstead Town - James Potton (10 mins)

    Is a shock on the cards in Bury? Hemel Hempstead Town take a deserved early lead through striker James Potton. He has one curling shot saved by Bury goalkeeper Rob Lainton, but breaks free from the resulting corner and sends a deflected shot into the back of the net.

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  90. Post update

    Hartlepool United 0-0 East Thurrock United

    Early chance for Hartlepool as a wicked cross comes in from the right, but East Thurrock goalkeeper David Hughes manages to palm it away from the onrushing strikers. But the visitors respond through Mitchell Gilby, who hits the base of the post.

  91. Post update

    Weston-super-Mare P-P Doncaster Rovers

    Doncaster manager Paul Dickov, speaking to BBC Sport: "I'm disappointed. We prepared for the game and we were ready to play. We have to respect the referee's decision, but we felt if it was going to be called off, it could have been done earlier.

    "I remember playing in a lot worse than that. You just get on with it.

    "The referee tried everything to get the game on. But at 10:30 GMT this morning, when the rain started coming down, perhaps that was the time to make the decision. I can understand the frustration of our fans. They've spent a lot of money and time to come down."

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  92. Post update

    Bury 0-0 Hemel Hempstead Town

    Hemel Hempstead Town of the Conference South have made a decent start at the JD Stadium against League Two side Bury. An early free-kick into the Shakers box causes a few problems for goalkeeper Rob Lainton, who punches clear.

  93. GOAL

    Barnet 1-0 Wycombe Wanderers - John Akinde (2 mins)

    What a start for Conference leaders Barnet. Striker John Akinde nets against his former loan club, beating the offside trap and rounding Matt Ingram in the Wycombe goal to slot home after only two minutes.

  94. Kick-off

    We are off and under way in all of our 25 FA Cup ties.

  95. Post update

    With Remembrance Sunday falling tomorrow, all clubs are observing a minute's silence before kick-off in memory of those who have fallen in conflict.

  96. Join the debate at #bbcfacup

    Basingstoke v AFC Telford United (15:00 GMT)

    Ed Pearce: "It's wet, it's windy, it's November, it can only be the FA Cup! Come on Telford."

  97. Post update

    Kick-off is almost upon us. Who will be the giant-killers and who will be giant-killed? Stick with us to find out.

  98. Local Radio commentaries

    As part of the BBC's FA Cup coverage you can follow more games than ever before - in this page you can listen to numerous commentaries from BBC local radio stations for the match you're most interested in. All you need to do if you're using a desktop or laptop is click the live coverage tab and use the arrows to select the FA Cup match you want to listen to. The full list of commentaries is below.

    Cambridge v Fleetwood, 15:00 GMT (BBC Radio Cambridgeshire) (UK only)

    Cheltenham v Swindon, 15:00 GMT (BBC Radio Gloucestershire) (UK only)

    Eastleigh v Lincoln City, 15:00 GMT (BBC Radio Solent) (UK only)

    Gillingham v Bristol City, 15:00 GMT (BBC Radio Kent) (UK only)

    Grimsby v Oxford United, 15:00 GMT (BBC Radio Humberside) (UK only)

    Peterborough v Carlisle, 15:00 GMT (BBC Radio Cambridgeshire) (UK only)

    Plymouth v AFC Fylde, 15:00 GMT (BBC Radio Devon) (UK only)

    Port Vale v MK Dons, 15:00 GMT (BBC Three Counties Radio) (UK only)

    Tranmere v Bristol Rovers, 15:00 GMT (BBC Radio Bristol) (UK only)

    Yeovil v Crawley, 15:00 GMT (BBC Somerset) (UK only)

    York v AFC Wimbledon, 15:00 GMT (BBC Radio York) (UK only)

  99. Post update

    Weston-super-Mare P-P Doncaster Rovers

    Weston-super-Mare manager Mickey Bell speaking to BBC Sport about their postponed game against Doncaster: "Everyone in the ground is really disappointed. Our club has worked 24-7 to make this a success and to have it taken away at the death is devastating.

    "The referee felt the penalty area was too dangerous to play. He took a long time to come to it and we've got to respect that. I agree that it is a bit tricky but I know myself and (Doncaster manager) Paul Dickov wanted to start the game.

    "The fans have travelled down from Yorkshire in awful conditions and I feel so sorry for them."

  100. Post update

    Weston-super-Mare P-P Doncaster Rovers

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    BBC News School Report

    BBC News School Reporter Charlie said: "Quite upset, especially for the Doncaster fans who had travelled a long way."

    His twin brother Harry, another BBC School Reporter said: "After all the anticipation and build-up I'm quite annoyed it's been called off so late."

  101. A cut above the rest

    Plymouth Argyle v AFC Fylde (15:00 GMT)

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    Could hairdresser Michael Potts be a snip for a Football League club? He hopes to prove so if he comes off the bench for Conference North side AFC Fylde against League Two side Plymouth this afternoon.

    The 22-year-old midfielder, who began his career as a junior at Manchester United, told BBC North West Tonight: "You never know who is watching.

    "If you play well and put in a performance against Plymouth, then you never know what managers are going to be there.

    "It's a great occasion for me because the Football League is where every non-league player wants to be. Playing against Plymouth it's kind of a test to prove you are good enough."

  102. Post update

    Eastleigh v Lincoln City (15:00 GMT)

    Eastleigh FC: Eastleigh fans encouraged to mingle with Lincoln City fans as the segregation fence is taken away due to the rain.

    The FA Cup bringing fans together. There's very little to choose between these two Conference clubs today - Eastleigh are eighth, Lincoln 13th.

  103. A view to a giant kill

    Bury v Hemel Hempstead Town (15:00 GMT)

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    In August 2013, the Hertfordshire town of Hemel Hempstead earned the unenviable title of "Britain's ugliest town".

    Today their football club, currently plying their trade in the Conference South, visit League Two side Bury hoping to cause an FA Cup upset.

    To try and boost the town's reputation, here are five facts about Hemel Hempstead you may not know:

    1. Actor Roger Moore lived there in the 1960s before he became famous for his role as James Bond.
    2. Former world number one golfer Luke Donald and Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock both hail from the town.
    3. King Henry VIII - between his third and fourth wives - granted the town its charter in 1539.
    4. It claims to have Britain's first purpose-built multi-storey car park.
    5. Hemel Hempstead Town are appearing in the FA Cup first round proper for the first time since 1938, when they lost 2-1 to Bromley. Back then, they were known as Apsley and were playing in the superbly-named Spartan League.
  104. #bbcfacup

    Bromley v Dartford (15:00 GMT)

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    Danny Rose: All set for the Bromley v Dartford match! Come on you Darts!

  105. Marlon's memories

    Hartlepool United v East Thurrock United (15:00 GMT)

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    Ryman Premier side East Thurrock United are one of the teams hoping to cause an upset today when they take on Hartlepool, a team ranked 60 places above them in the football pyramid.

    The Football League's bottom club include Marlon Harewood up front today, and he knows the FA Cup well, having finished as runner-up with West Ham in 2006.

    Ahead of today's first-round tie, Harewood has been sharing his memories of that run with BBC Sport.

  106. Post update

    Weston-super-Mare P-P Doncaster Rovers

    A few of the Doncaster Rovers supporters, perhaps understandably, do not look happy with the timing of today's postponement. A lot of them are remaining in the ground and some are in arguments with the police and stewards at Woodspring Stadium.

  107. Vote result

    We've been asking for your favourite from a selection of FA Cup goals and there's a clear winner, with Ryan Giggs' memorable solo effort against Arsenal in 1999 getting 34.2% of the vote.

    Thanks for getting involved.

  108. Post update

    So we have lost two ties to the weather - Mansfield Town v Concord Rangers and Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers.

    But 25 ties remain, and we are less than 20 minutes away from kick-off.

  109. BreakingMatch postponed

    Weston-super-Mare P-P Doncaster Rovers

    So, with 21 minutes before the scheduled kick-off time at Woodspring Stadium, the tie between Weston-super-Mare and Doncaster Rovers is called off.

    The majority of the surface looked in good shape, but a couple of areas in the two goalmouths looked really boggy, so it comes as no real surprise.

    Doncaster's supporters have done a 400-mile round trip for nothing.

  110. Rocks striker Higgins avoids yellow peril

    Hartlepool United v East Thurrock United (15:00 GMT)

    East Thurrock United are hoping to defeat Hartlepool United, the Football League's bottom club, in the FA Cup first round today and will aim to do so with the help of in-form striker Sam Higgins.

    He scored a hat-trick for the Ryman Premier side in their 7-1 thrashing of Bath City in the fourth qualifying round, but he was also booked in that match.

    East Thurrock believed that it was his fifth yellow card of the season, which would have ruled him out of today's tie, but the club later found they had made an administrative error and it was, in fact, only his fourth booking of the campaign.

  111. #getcarriedaway

    Plymouth Argyle v AFC Fylde (15:00 GMT)

    FA Cup first round as it happened (23)

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    Lee Jelf: Real football!

  112. Making the most of FA Cup showcase

    FA Cup first round as it happened (24)

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    The FA Cup is often the only place that players can parade their talents and possibly earn a dream move to a club at a higher level, as Kevin Keegan knows only too well.

    The ex-England captain told BBC Surrey: "All these non-league players going in should see it as an opportunity. It will raise their profile a little bit. If you are playing a Football League side, there will be scouts at the game on the lookout for talent - lads who maybe failed somewhere and have suddenly found something or lads who have never been given a chance.

    "That's what happened to me. I got spotted by Bill Shankly playing for Sc*nthorpe in a first-round replay against Tranmere Rovers at Goodison Park (in 1970-71). The FA Cup got me my move to Liverpool."

    Just over three years later, Keegan was scoring for the Reds in their 1974 FA Cup final win over Newcastle United at Wembley.

  113. Post update

    Mansfield Town P-P Concord Rangers

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    Frustration for the players of Conference South side Concord Rangers, who will have to wait for their chance to upset their League Two hosts Mansfield because of a waterlogged pitch at Field Mill.

    BBC Essex's Glenn Speller has tweeted a picture of the Concord players inspecting the pitch - and even from that distance, there are clearly one or two visible patches of water.

  114. 'Playing in the final was a schoolboy dream'

    Yeovil Town v Crawley Town (15:00 GMT)

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    John Gregory has played for QPR and managed Aston Villa in past FA Cup finals, losing on both occasions. Today he is in charge of Crawley for their first-round tie with Yeovil.

    Both teams have excellent FA Cup pedigrees, with Crawley twice making it to the last 16 in recent seasons and famously giving Manchester United a fright at Old Trafford in 2011 when they were still a non-league club.

    Recalling his own memories of the competition, Gregory told BBC Sussex: "As a kid I was a Spurs fan. In 1961 I was seven and saw my team in the FA Cup final. I just fell in love with it.

    "When I finally played in it in 1982, against Tottenham, it was just a schoolboy dream. I was 29. There are players who are much better than me that have never played in it and have missed their chance."

  115. 'When we scored, I felt the ground shake'

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    The FA Cup first round gives us an excuse - not that we needed much of one - to reminisce over memorable games from years gone by.

    In 2005, the Scholars Ground was nearly the scene of one of the most famous upsets in FA Cup history when Chasetown of the Midland Football Alliance took on Oldham in the first round.

    In front of 3.2m watching on TV, Nicky Harrison's volley gave the non-league side a shock lead, only for the former FA Cup semi-finalists to draw level and beat them in a replay.

    Steve Wilson, Match of the Day's commentator that day, has revisited the tie which thrust a little-known Staffordshire town into the limelight.

  116. Post update

    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers (15:00 GMT)

    Still the inspection goes on at Weston, where referee Tim Robinson is getting one of the FA Cup's special fluorescent pink balls all muddy by throwing it into one of the goalmouths. While this is going on, both sets of players are going through their warm-up routines.

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  117. The FA Cup back on the BBC

    Goals and highlights from every game in the FA Cup first round today will appear here from 17:15 GMT, and Manish Bhasin presents a special FA Cup highlights programme on BBC Two tomorrow at 18:30 GMT.

  118. The FA Cup back on the BBC

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    The FA Cup has returned to the BBC this season, and we will guide you all the way to Wembley on television, radio and online.

    From the first-round draw to the showpiece final on 30 May, we will have all of the best live action, highlights and analysis.

    Find out more about our FA Cup coverage here.

  119. #bbcfacup

    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers (15:00 GMT)

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    Karen Rossiter: Come on Seagulls!

    Let's hope the game survives the pitch inspection first, Karen...

  120. All aboard the West Ham bus

    Hartlepool United v East Thurrock United (15:00 GMT)

    West Ham United may not be joining the FA Cup until the third round, but they will still have a hand in this year's first round.

    As Sam Allardyce's men are at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League today, Ryman Premier side East Thurrock United have used the Hammers' usual coach for away games for their near-600-mile round trip to Hartlepool.

    The Rocks have only reached the first round once before, when they were beaten at home by then-League Two Macclesfield in 2011.

    "It's a little bit of luxury - that's where some of the money is going to go," manager John Coventry told BBC Essex. "We're trying to give our players an experience like they were a pro player just for this weekend."

  121. Post update

    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers (15:00 GMT)

    We are watching referee Tim Robinson conduct his pitch inspection as we speak, and it isn't looking great from here. He just tried to turn in an affected area of the penalty box and dug a huge hole in the pitch.

  122. Vote for your favourite goal

    Just 15 minutes of our FA Cup goal vote to go. Select your favourite from the selection at the top of the page. Voting closes at 14:30 GMT.

  123. Post update

    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers (15:00 GMT)

    Still waiting for confirmation that Weston's game with Doncaster is on. There have been five pitch inspections so far at Woodspring Stadium.

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  124. Can AFC Fylde leave Plymouth feeling green?

    Plymouth Argyle v AFC Fylde (15:00 GMT)

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    Plymouth Argyle supporters will need no reminding about the perils of facing non-league opposition in the early rounds of the FA Cup.

    The Devon side, who famously reached the semi-finals in 1984 as a third-tier club, were drawn against Dorchester Town of the Conference South in the first round two years ago.

    Plymouth had a man sent off inside the first 10 minutes and Dorchester went on to win the tie 1-0. To make matters worse, their only goal was scored by Jake Gosling, who had been on Plymouth's books as a youngster.

    The Pilgrims suffered a similar fate a year earlier against Southern Premier side Stourbridge. They had Paul Bignot sent off in the first half and lost 2-0.

    AFC Fylde, second in the Conference North, have made the long trip from Lancashire to Home Park today.

  125. #bbcfacup

    Bury v Hemel Hempstead Town (15:00 GMT)

    Leazes Ender: Was supposed to be at Bury today but been stuck on a train at Lancaster for 2 hours coming from Edinburgh #gutted

  126. Allen gets Barnet buzzing

    Barnet v Wycombe Wanderers (15:00 GMT)

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    The FA Cup is a stage for characters, and few are more colourful than Barnet manager Martin Allen.

    The Bees are nine points clear at the top of the Conference and they welcome League Two leaders Wycombe Wanderers to The Hive this afternoon.

    Allen took Brentford, then a third-tier club, to the fifth round of the competition in successive seasons between 2004 and 2006.

  127. The club they all wanted to avoid

    Gillingham v Bristol City (15:00 GMT)

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    Bristol City are the giants of this season's FA Cup. Well, at least until the Premier League and Championship clubs enter in the third round.

    Steve Cotterill's side are the runaway leaders of League One, scoring an average of more than two goals per game, and are unbeaten in 22 league matches, a run that stretches back to March.

    Good luck, Gillingham.

  128. #bbcfacup

    Plymouth Argyle v AFC Fylde (15:00 GMT)

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    BBC Radio Devon's Gordon Sparks: AFC Fylde fan Ryan has arrived at Plymouth.

    It's a 630-mile round trip to Home Park for fans of AFC Fylde, who lie second in the Conference North. Can they reach the second round for the first time?

  129. One hour to kick off

    The cones and balls are starting to be laid out on the field, the first batch of excited supporters are making their way through the turnstiles and the first pies are being consumed.

    Sadly we have lost Mansfield Town v Concord Rangers to the weather, but 26 first-round ties remain.

    One hour to go.

  130. Vote for your favourite goal

    Over the last few weeks, we've been asking you to select your favourite FA Cup goals from a selection we have posted on the BBC Sport website. You can take part by making your choice of the latest batch at the top of this page.

    Kevin Keegan (Liverpool v Newcastle, 1973-74)

    Ian Wright (Crystal Palace v Man Utd, 1989-90)

    Mickey Thomas (Wrexham v Arsenal, 1991-92)

    Keith Houchen (Coventry v Tottenham, 1986-87)

    Ronnie Radford (Hereford v Newcastle, 1971-72)

    Ryan Giggs (Man Utd v Arsenal, 1998-99)

    Ricky Villa (Spurs v Man City, 1980-81)

    Voting will close at 14:30 GMT. Terms and conditions can be found here.

  131. 50 iconic FA Cup goals

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    BBC Sport has been building up to this weekend's first round by looking back at 50 memorable FA Cup goals from down the years.

    Which was your favourite? That weaving run by Ryan Giggs? Ronnie Radford's screamer? Keith Houchen's diving header? Or Djimi Traore's comical own goal?

    Enjoy them all again here.

  132. The maths behind an FA Cup free-kick

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    The FA Cup has seen some glorious free-kicks over the years - Nottingham Forest captain Stuart Pearce's 1991 belter against Spurs, Chelsea star Didier Drogba's winning dipper in the 2010 final, and Everton legend Kevin Sheedy's incredible twice-in-a-row effort against Ipswich in 1985, to name just a few.

    Many seem to defy logic, but can maths actually help explain how they were scored?

    Find out all about the maths behind a fantastic FA Cup free-kick with our BBC iWonder interactive guide.

  133. Post update

    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers (15:00 GMT)

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    BBC News School Report

    Ian Westbrook at Weston's Woodspring Stadium: "Ref just came off the pitch and said he would look again at 14:00 GMT - just one area of the pitch was causing concern."

  134. #getcarriedaway

    Bromley v Dartford (15:00 GMT)

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    James Tanner, hoping for a Bromley win: Dare we dream?

    Nice touch - although there is a bit of the Leaning Tower of Pisa about the inflatable FA Cup. Bromley, fourth in the Conference South, host Kent neighbours Dartford, 21st in the Conference, in one of today's three all non-league ties.

  135. Post update

    Mansfield Town P-P Concord Rangers

    It is difficult to describe the level of disappointment on this desk. You see, we had about a million aviation-related puns in the back pocket, just waiting to be used for the Concord Rangers game this afternoon. Still, there's always the rearranged fixture...

  136. BreakingMatch postponed

    Mansfield Town P-P Concord Rangers

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    We have our first casualty of the day, with Mansfield Town v Concord Rangers off because of a waterlogged pitch.

    Heavy rain throughout the morning left the surface in an unplayable condition, leading Kevin Wright to call the match off after an inspection.

    No new date has been set for the rearranged match.

  137. 'The magic of the FA Cup is real'

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    Before Danny Murphy became an FA Cup winner with Liverpool in 2001, he played in the early rounds during his formative footballing years with Crewe Alexandra.

    The ex-England midfielder says the competition "brought an excitement around Crewe" during his spell there, and he expects players to have had sleepless nights at the prospect of seeing themselves on Match of the Day.

    Murphy, now a BBC Sport pundit, recalls his journey from Crewe to FA Cup glory here.

  138. #getcarriedaway

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    Gaz Humble: When AFC Fylde fans met Doncaster Rovers en route to Plymouth...

    The magic of the cup - bringing fans together at motorway service stations up and down the land...

  139. Wembley dreams can come true

    Crewe Alexandra v Sheffield United (15:00 GMT)

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    All 79 of the clubs remaining in the FA Cup first round this weekend know that they are extremely unlikely to win the competition, but several clubs from the third tier have dared to dream and come mighty close over the years.

    At the first-round stage last season, Sheffield United needed a late penalty to beat Colchester United. Victories against Cambridge United, Aston Villa, Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Charlton Athletic sent them through to a Wembley semi-final, where they lost 5-3 to Hull City.

    The Blades begin this season's FA Cup journey this afternoon at fellow League One club Crewe Alexandra.

  140. Vote for your favourite goal

    Over the last few weeks, we've been asking you to select your favourite FA Cup goals from a selection we have posted on the BBC Sport website. Here are the latest picks for you to vote on - you can take part by making your choice at the top of this page:

    Kevin Keegan (Liverpool v Newcastle, 1973-74)

    Ian Wright (Crystal Palace v Man Utd, 1989-90)

    Mickey Thomas (Wrexham v Arsenal, 1991-92)

    Keith Houchen (Coventry v Tottenham, 1986-87)

    Ronnie Radford (Hereford v Newcastle, 1971-72)

    Ryan Giggs (Man Utd v Arsenal, 1998-99)

    Ricky Villa (Spurs v Man City, 1980-81)

    Voting will close at 14:30 GMT. Terms and conditions can be found here.

  141. Join the debate at #bbcfacup

    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers (15:00 GMT)

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    BBC Radio Bristol's Pete Simson: Weston-super-Mare's changing room an oasis of chill.

  142. The agony and the ecstasy

    FA Cup first round as it happened (45)

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    Five Football League clubs - Cheltenham Town, Swindon Town, Gillingham, Sc*nthorpe United and Bury - went out to non-league opposition in last season's FA Cup first round.

    Conference North side Brackley earned a replay against the Gills of League One and booked a spot in the second round for the first time in their 123-year history with a 1-0 home win, courtesy of Glenn Walker's first-half winner. Cue the obligatory picture of jubilant fans jumping all over the scorer of the winning goal.

    But for every fairy story, there seems to be a tale of harsh reality for the minnows at this stage of the competition. St Albans took an early lead in their first-round tie against Mansfield Town, who then proceeded to put eight goals past them.

  143. Post update

    Dan Walker and the Football Focus team are safely holed up out of the wind and rain at Weston, where there will be a pitch inspection shortly ahead of their first-round tie with Doncaster Rovers.

    But our work goes on.

    Between now and 15:00 GMT, we will be looking at some of today's FA Cup fixtures in a bit more detail and also sharing some of your FA Cup memories before kick-off in today's 27 ties.

  144. Post update

    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers (15:00 GMT)

    Weston-super-Mare's captain Tom Jordan was part of the Havant and Waterlooville side who reached the FA Cup fourth round as a Conference South side in 2007-08, leading twice against Liverpool at Anfield before losing 5-2.

    He tells Football Focus: "The players are excited. Now you're just trying to keep calm. We hope the referee makes the right call and gets the game on. We'll just prepare right in the next hour and try to get off to a good start."

  145. Pitch inspection at Mansfield

    Mansfield Town v Concord Rangers (15:00 GMT)

    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers isn't the only game which is being affected by the weather on this wet November day.

    Mansfield Town have confirmed referee Kevin Wright will conduct a pitch inspection at 13:30 GMT because of torrential rain in Nottinghamshire.

    The Stags host Conference South side Concord Rangers at 15:00 GMT. Let's hope they have lift off....

  146. Post update

    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers (15:00 GMT)

    Weston-super-Mare owner and chairman Paul Bliss, speaking on Football Focus: "It's a great day already. This is one of the best days Weston have had since I've been here. I was a player here in the 1970s, and I've been the chairman for 28 years.

    "If we can achieve what Warrington have achieved that would be a bonus. We're just very happy that we're here today."

  147. Post update

    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers (15:00 GMT)

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    One Direction singer and Doncaster Rovers fan Louis Tomlinson has been speaking to Football Focus about what makes the FA Cup beautiful.

    "The FA Cup's special because it gives smaller clubs a chance of the limelight," he said. "You might have a team in League One struggling and then they go on a good run in the FA Cup, and that gives everyone a lift."

    Louis may just have been thinking of Doncaster there - they go into today's match lying 17th in League One.

  148. Post update

    FA Cup on the go

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    If you're out and about this afternoon, unable to stay glued to the TV, you needn't miss out on all the FA Cup drama.

    Push alerts within the BBC Sport app mean you can follow the action and goals as they happen, wherever you are.

    More information and instructions on how to set up the alerts can be found here.

  149. Join the debate at #bbcfacup

    Adam Stubbings: Stood at Bristol station frantically refreshing to see if the game is still on. Come on Weston, we Donny fans have come a long way.

    Steven Groombridge: Scarf and (unbeaten) lucky socks ready for Dartford v Bromley today! Let's do this!!

    Join the debate at #bbcfacup or using text on 81111 (UK only).

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    Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, a three-time FA Cup winner, speaking on Football Focus: "The FA Cup is the oldest trophy in the world. The day of the final is special. There is nothing like it."

  151. FA Cup memories

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    Mark Lawrenson

    Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland defender on Football Focus

    "I remember being on the end of an upset when I was at Preston. We got beaten 3-2 at Scarborough in a game that should never, ever have taken place. There was so much ice and snow. The health and safety boys would never have let it go ahead now."

    That was a second-round tie way back in December 1975, when Preston were a third-tier side, and Scarborough were in the Northern Premier League.

  152. Two hours to kick-off

    Hot dog vendors will be firing up their generators, the tea urns will be heating up, commentators will be trying to distinguish their plasterers from their used car salesmen.

    Most important of all, players and managers from 54 clubs are making their final preparations for their respective dates with FA Cup destiny.

    Two hours to go.

  153. Pitch inspection at Weston

    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers (15:00 GMT)

    Referee Tim Robinson, speaking to Football Focus about whether the match will go ahead: "We've inspected since 08:00 GMT. We've had four inspections - 80% of the pitch is good but there's a small patch in the 18-yard box which is causing concern. We want to give the game as much chance as we can and we'll have a look about 13:30 GMT. We'll have another look at 14:00 GMT if we can."

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  154. Pitch inspection at Weston

    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers (15:00 GMT)

    There may be some doubt over Weston-super-Mare's tie with Doncaster. Persistent rain has left some areas of the field a little waterlogged. Referee Tim Robinson has made four inspections already today, and he will do another in a short while...

  155. Join the debate at #bbcfacup

    Now, I'm sure many of you will have some fond memories of the FA Cup.

    If you have an FA Cup story you would like to share, if your team are eyeing an upset this afternoon, if you're a Warrington fan with a sore head, you can get in touch with us using #bbcfacup on Twitter, or using text on 81111 (UK only).

  156. Post update

    Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, speaking on Football Focus: "All the players in the Premier League speak about the FA Cup. It's an important trophy. I would love to be able to win it."

  157. Warrington stun Exeter

    Friday: Warrington Town 1-0 Exeter City

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    Warrington Town's goal hero Craig Robinson, brother of MK Dons manager Karl, is a plasterer by day and now League Two club slayer by night.

    The defender's seventh-minute header gave the eighth-tier side a 1-0 victory over Exeter City, and he seemed pretty pleased with himself afterwards.

    "I just can't believe it, I'm speechless. This is what I've dreamt about since the draw came out," he said.

  158. Warrington stun Exeter

    Friday: Warrington Town 1-0 Exeter City

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    I imagine there would have been a lot of sore heads in Warrington this morning, after last night's incredible 1-0 win against Exeter City, a club 100 places above them in the league ladder.

    Defender Craig Robinson scored early in the match and, after a brave defensive display, the non-leaguers held on to secure a famous win, sparking jubilant scenes and a pitch invasion at the final whistle.

    Warrington Town manager Shaun Reid, brother of former England international Peter, said: "These boys deserve it. No one will want to come here in the next round. Everyone was a hero. They died for me."

    Watch the highlights of Warrington's FA Cup upset here.

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    Real Madrid midfielder Gareth Bale, speaking on Football Focus: "I have some great memories of the FA Cup. I would love to have won it when I was with Tottenham, but it wasn't to be. It's great to see the smaller teams can beat the bigger teams. It shows the passion all around England."

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    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers (15:00 GMT)

    Weston-super-Mare manager Micky Bell, speaking on Football Focus: "The lads have been enjoying the spotlight, and they've taken it on board really well.

    "I will speak to the players about Warrington's upset last night. Their attitude was superb. There were players going down with cramp on 60 minutes, but they kept going.

    "I'll say to the players: Just make sure you come away from the game with no regrets."

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  161. Post update

    Weston-super-Mare v Doncaster Rovers (15:00 GMT)

    All the ingredients for an upset? Football Focus presenter Dan Walker nearly loses his brolly as the wind sweeps along the beachfront in Weston. The weather's a great leveller you know...

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  162. Post update

    As well as some of the biggest names in the sport sharing their favourite memories of the world's oldest cup competition, you can also see interviews with Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale.

  163. Post update

    FA Cup first round as it happened (55)

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    Football Focus is under way on BBC One and comes live from Weston-super-Mare, as the Conference South side prepare to appear in the first round for the first time since 2003.

    Dan Walker is joined by Mark Lawrenson and Jason Roberts.

    Among others, you can hear from One Direction singer and Doncaster's most famous fan, Louis Tomlinson, who is hoping his side are not on the end of a cup shock this afternoon.

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  164. Post update

    Throughout the afternoon, we will be keeping you up to date with one of the busiest and most exciting days in the football calendar.

    From Hartlepool in the north to Dover in the south, we have it covered.

    There's the chance for you to get involved too, and we promise there will be no usage of the word "cupset". Well, maybe one or two.

  165. Post update

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    The magic of the FA Cup is alive and well.

    This season's first round got off to a flying start, with eighth-tier Warrington Town upsetting the odds and dumping out Exeter City of League Two in front of the BBC cameras last night.

    Today, 17 more non-league clubs are in action and 11 of them are taking on Football League opposition.

    Who will be making the headlines? And which clubs will still be dreaming of a trip to one of the Premier League big boys in round three?

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