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Chris Watson & Sam Frost

FA Cup second round draw: Ball numbers and how to watch with Bristol Rovers in the hat

Bristol Rovers are in the hat for the FA Cup second round draw after Saturday's win at Walsall, and they will learn their opponents on Monday evening.

Ben Garner's Gas overcame the Saddlers and former boss Darrell Clarke to win 2-1 at the Bescot Stadium to earn their spot in the next round.

There were giant-killings elsewhere, as Northern Premier League Division One North West side Marine produced the shock of the opening round as they knocked out Colchester United of League Two on penalties.

Elsewhere, Stockport County from the National League saw off EFL opposition in the shape of Rochdale 2-1 - with Wayne Rooney's younger brother John scoring from inside his own half.

National League North side Darlington beat Swindon Town - also 2-1 - and King's Lynn reached the second round for the first time in their history thanks to a 1-0 victory over Port Vale.

Grimsby Town were beaten 3-1 by Dagenham & Redbridge, while Boreham Wood celebrated a penalty shoot-out success against Southend United.

Here's some key information ahead of the second round draw...

When is the draw?

The draw for the second round proper of the FA Cup will take place on Monday, November 9.

It is due to start at around 7.10pm.

Jack Baldwin of Bristol Rovers celebrates after making it 1-0. (Robbie Stephenson/JMP)

How can I watch the draw?

Fans can watch the draw live on the Football Association's Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts.

It will also be live on television – on BT Sport – as part of their coverage of the first round tie between Oxford City and Northampton Town.

Who is doing the draw?

Former Huddersfield Town and Lincoln City manager Danny Cowley will have the honour of drawing the balls.

Cowley led Lincoln to the quarter-finals of the competition in 2017.

What are the ball numbers?

The ball numbers are as follows...

1 Newport County

2 Havant & Waterlooville

3 Mansfield Town

4 Crewe Alexandra

5 Peterborough United

6 Exeter City

7 Bradford City

8 Bristol Rovers

9 Stockport County

10 Darlington

11 Barnet

12 Chorley

13 Tranmere Rovers

14 Oxford City or Northampton Town

15 Morecambe

16 Yeovil Town

17 Crawley Town

18 Blackpool

19 Cheltenham Town

20 Stevenage

21 Harrogate Town

22 Gillingham

23 Plymouth Argyle

24 Carlisle United

25 Doncaster Rovers

26 Salford City

27 Solihull Moors

28 Hull City

29 Marine

30 Barrow or AFC Wimbledon

31 Dagenham & Redbridge

32 Shrewsbury Town

33 Brackley Town

34 Milton Keynes Dons

35 Oldham Athletic

36 Boreham Wood

37 Portsmouth

38 King's Lynn Town

39 Lincoln City

40 Canvey Island

When will the ties be played?

The second round proper will be played across the weekend of November 27 to 30.

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