Oldham Athletic had a thrilling victory over Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park, with James Norwood and Jesurun Uchegbulam scoring in a 2-1 win. This win marks their first time progressing to the FA Cup second round in four years. The draw for the second round is set to take place tonight, with Oldham being ball number 14.
Notably, Oldham is one of three National League teams to have beaten League Two opponents to advance, alongside Dagenham and Redbridge and Wealdstone, where on-loan Latics striker Alex Reid secured a win against Grimsby Town. Additionally, lower-tier teams such as Kettering Town, Gainsborough Trinity, and Harborough Town are also in the mix for the draw.
With five first-round fixtures yet to be played, the anticipation for the upcoming draw is high. The draw will be featured on BBC2’s first-round highlights show, starting at 6:15 pm, with the draw expected around 7:45 pm.
The FA Cup second round will see teams like Cheltenham Town, Doncaster Rovers, Wigan Athletic, and more face off for a chance to advance further in the competition. The second round ties are scheduled to be played between Friday, November 29, and Monday, December 2.
Football fans can look forward to an exciting round of matches as teams from different tiers compete for a spot in the next stage of the FA Cup. Stay tuned for the draw tonight to see who Oldham Athletic will face in the second round of the competition.