The Football Association shared the FA Cup first round qualifying draw for the 26/27 season online on its online portal. Football clubs soon got the news. Bath City FC posted match details on their own page. Guiseley AFC released their match details in response.
Several news outlets reported on the Carabao Cup third round draw instead. Goal.com and The New York Times confirmed the teams playing in this round. Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, Brighton, and Chelsea all entered the pot. Liverpool will play Tottenham. Manchester United meets Brighton. Chelsea took part as well.