The draw for the FA Cup’s first qualifying round has been announced.

Isthmian Premier teams join the competition at this stage, with Dover Athletic set for a Kent derby against Sittingbourne.

In the preliminary round, Ramsgate’s Joe Taylor scored four goals in their victory over Southall. Ramsgate will now face Folkestone Invicta in another local derby, while Sheppey United will host Hanwell Town.

Cray Valley will start their cup campaign away at Badshot Lea.

Punjab United will face Corinthian in an all-Southern Counties East League clash.

Larkfield & New Hythe, making their FA Cup debut and having progressed through two rounds, will play at home against Cray Wanderers.

Dartford, managed by Ady Pennock, will take on Marlow, and Margate will host Hayes & Yeading United.

Lordswood, led by former Gills favorite Nicky Southall, will play at home against Binfield, while Faversham, having won at Littlehampton, will visit Broadbridge Heath.

Chatham will travel to Westfield, and Ashford will host either Saltdean United or Three Bridges, depending on the outcome of their midweek replay.

Herne Bay, also with a midweek replay, will face either Ashford Town (Middx) or Uxbridge if they advance.

The ties are scheduled for Saturday, August 31, with winners receiving £2,250 in prize money and losers collecting £750.

FA Cup First Qualifying Round Draw (August 31):

  • Harrow Borough or Ashford United vs Saltdean United or Three Bridges
  • Ashford Town (Middx) or Uxbridge vs Herne Bay or Rayners Lane
  • Sheppey United vs Hanwell Town
  • Dartford vs Marlow
  • Larkfield & New Hythe vs Cray Wanderers
  • Margate vs Hayes & Yeading United
  • Lordswood vs Binfield
  • Badshot Lea vs Cray Valley
  • Sittingbourne vs Dover Athletic
  • Ramsgate vs Folkestone Invicta
  • Punjab United vs Corinthian
  • Broadbridge Heath vs Faversham Town
  • Westfield vs Chatham Town

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