The BBC has officially revealed its chosen fixtures for the upcoming FA Cup first round, opting to broadcast two ties that will prominently feature non-league clubs next month. Under the newly confirmed broadcast plans, non-league teams Altrincham and Cray Wanderers have both been selected to stage their respective first-round matches in front of the BBC cameras.
For Cray Wanderers, the broadcaster's announcement sets up a marquee encounter, with the non-league outfit preparing to play host to Stockport. The tie between Cray Wanderers and Stockport stands as one of the two designated first-round games picked by the BBC, granting the non-league hosts a major televised platform when the fixture takes place next month.
The other FA Cup tie selected for BBC coverage will see fellow non-league side Altrincham stage an encounter against Notts County. Altrincham are scheduled to host Notts County in their first-round battle, completing the pair of matchups selected by the broadcaster for next month's slate of cup ties.
With both broadcast picks now confirmed, the two non-league clubs will be the central focus of the BBC's first-round coverage when the tournament resumes next month. Attention will soon turn to how hosts Cray Wanderers and Altrincham perform on home soil against Stockport and Notts County in their respective televised FA Cup ties.