Our opponents for the Emirates FA Cup Second Round were confirmed following the draw held live on TNT Sports this evening.

We will host Notts County on the weekend of 4-7th December 2026.

Ticket and matchday details will be confirmed in the coming days.

Following our progression in the cup our league fixture with Bury on Saturday 5th December will now take place on Tuesday 5th January in a 7:45pm kick-off at Gigg Lane.

The Lions booked their place in the second round with a 1-0 home win over National League side Sutton United at Nethermoor. Jordan Thewlis’ last gasp penalty was enough to settle the tie to propel Ian Richards’ side into the second round for just the third time in the clubs 117-year history.

In the qualifying round the Lions won 3-0 at Leiston, 1-0 against Bradford (Park Avenue) on home soil and 4-1 at Hebburn Town.

The first cup tie of the season saw a 2-2 draw at Stockton Town before a 2-1 replay win in LS20.