Wigan Athletic will travel to Boreham Wood in the FA Cup first round after Monday evening’s draw handed Latics an away tie against the National League side.
The draw on 19 October confirmed where Wigan’s 2026/27 Emirates FA Cup campaign will begin, with a place in the second round on the line. The first-round ties are scheduled around the weekend of Saturday 7 November.
For supporters hoping for an away trip to a non-league ground, this is exactly that sort of cup draw. For Latics, however, the task is straightforward: handle the occasion, avoid an upset and make sure we are in the hat again.
Boreham Wood v Wigan Athletic: FA Cup first-round tie
Boreham Wood were drawn at home, meaning Wigan must make the trip south rather than begin their cup campaign at the Brick Community Stadium. Their home ground is Meadow Park in Hertfordshire.
An away tie against non-league opposition brings its own demands. The hosts have a chance to knock out a League One club, while Wigan will carry the expectation of progressing. League status alone will not win the tie, and Latics cannot afford to treat the draw as a route through before a ball has been kicked.
Wigan’s supporters need no reminder of what this competition can mean. The 2013 FA Cup triumph remains the greatest day in the club’s history, but any new run has to begin with getting the first job done.
When will Boreham Wood v Wigan Athletic be played?
The FA has confirmed that the first round will take place around the weekend of Saturday 7 November 2026. That is the round’s scheduled weekend, rather than confirmation of a Saturday 3pm kick-off for Wigan.
The precise date and kick-off time for Boreham Wood v Wigan Athletic were not confirmed in the draw. Supporters should wait for the fixture announcement before making travel arrangements that cannot be changed.
Tickets and television coverage
The draw establishes the opponents and home side, but does not confirm ticket prices, the away allocation or sales dates. Those details will need to follow separately, along with confirmation of any television selection.
Keep an eye on the clubs’ official announcements for booking information. You can also follow Wigan’s upcoming games through our Latics Match Centre and join the conversation in the Latics.News community.
Elsewhere in the FA Cup first-round draw
Oxford City will host Leicester City, while Oldham Athletic welcome Sheffield Wednesday. There are also all-League One meetings between Oxford United and Stevenage, and Peterborough United and Reading.
Some ties still contain two possible opponents because fourth qualifying round replays remain outstanding. Both clubs are listed below wherever the place has yet to be decided.
What do you make of Wigan’s draw, and will you be making the trip? Have your say in the discussion below.
Full FA Cup first-round draw 2026/27
All 40 ties are listed below, with the home side first. Draw pairings are as reported by The Standard; the round weekend is confirmed by The FA.
- Dover Athletic v Wealdstone
- Mansfield Town v Macclesfield or Anstey Nomads
- Huddersfield Town v Exeter City
- Luton Town v Chesham United or Forest Green Rovers
- Bristol Rovers v Cambridge United
- Oldham Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday
- Kidderminster Harriers v Doncaster Rovers
- Leyton Orient v Harborough Town
- Accrington Stanley v Wycombe Wanderers
- Milton Keynes Dons v Swindon Town
- Newport County v Walsall
- Bromley v Rotherham United
- Barnet v Tranmere Rovers
- Fleetwood Town v Rochdale
- Barnsley v Aldershot Town or Tadley Calleva
- Plymouth Parkway v Berkhamsted
- Chesterfield v Leatherhead or Yeovil Town
- Gillingham v Barrow or Gloucester City
- Bury or Harrogate Town v AFC Fylde
- Crewe Alexandra v AFC Wimbledon
- Oxford United v Stevenage
- Burton Albion v AFC Rushden & Diamonds
- Bedford Town or Cray Wanderers v Stockport County
- Port Vale v Scunthorpe United
- Cheltenham Town v FC Halifax Town
- Colchester United v Chorley or Worcester City
- Eastleigh v Shrewsbury Town
- Peterborough United v Reading
- Wimborne Town v Crawley Town
- Plymouth Argyle v Spalding United or Alvechurch
- Hornchurch v Blackpool
- Guiseley v Sutton United
- Gateshead or Stafford Rangers v Grimsby Town
- Oxford City v Leicester City
- Bradford City v Marine
- York City v Northampton Town
- Altrincham or FC United of Manchester v Notts County
- Boreham Wood v Wigan Athletic
- Carlisle United v Salford City
- Salisbury v Sholing