FA Cup first round: Five things to look for on the way to Wembley

FA Cup first round matches begin on Friday evening (19:30 GMT) as National League side Forest Green Rovers, coached by Robbie Savage, travel to League One side Luton, now coached by Jack Wilshere.

Saturday’s early kick-off (12:00 GMT) is an Essex affair as National League South Chelmsford host Braintree, 11 miles up the road and struggling in the division above.

Two matches will also be shown live on BBC2 and the BBC Sport website featuring National League teams hosting League Two clubs.

Brackley Town’s match against Notts County, winners of the title in 1894, is on Saturday (17:30 GMT), and Eastleigh host Walsall at 14:15 GMT on Sunday, shortly after National League North side South Shields welcome Shrewsbury Town (12:00 GMT).

Another National League North club, Spennymoor Town, host League Two Barrow in a non-televised match on Saturday afternoon.

The final match of the round will take place on Monday evening (19:30 GMT) as last year’s National League side Tamworth, who took Tottenham to extra time at The Lamb last January, host Leyton Orient, who lost in the league play-off final in May.