The draw for the FAI Cup First Round has been made at FAI HQ in Abbotstown with 24 teams competing in the first step on the road to the Aviva Stadium.
Fanad United will face a tricky away tie in Cork against Douglas Hall at Moneygourney.
League of Ireland clubs will enter the FAI Cup in the Second Round and will be joined by the 12 winning sides from the First Round.
2026 Men’s FAI Cup First Round
Fairview Rangers v Tolka Rovers
Douglas Hall v Fanad United
Midleton v Mayfield United
Wayside Celtic v St. Mochta’s
Crumlin United v Salthill Devon
Liffey Wanderers v Ringmahon Rangers
Castlebar Celtic v North End United
Lucan United v UCC
College Corinthians v Killester Donnycarney
Baldoyle United v Leicester Celtic
Bangor Celtic v River Valley Rangers
St. Michael’s v Janesboro
The 12 First Round fixtures which will take place on the week ending Sunday, 17 May with full fixtures to be announced in due course.
