The 2nd round proper of the 2016-17 Emirates FA Cup takes place this weekend of Friday 2nd though Monday 5th December

The round consists of 20 ties with the winner receiving £27000

This round is the last round prior to the Premiership and Championship sides entering the competition. The 12 non league sides left in the competition will be looking to progress dreaming of a money-spinning tie against Premiership opposition
Only one non league side is guaranteed a third round tie as Eastleigh and FC Halifax Town were drawn together in the 2nd round. High spending Eastleigh who conquered Swindon Town in round one have this week parted company with their 2nd manager of the season Ronnie Moore.

Smaller teams in the round outside the conference national are Brackley Town (conquers of Gillingham in round 1), Curzton Ashton , Stourbridge and FC Halifax

The draw for the 3rd round proper will take place on Monday 5th December prior to their bt sport televised game of Lincoln City against Oldham Athletic

The other two games from this round televised are Curzton Ashton at home to AFC Wimbledon of League One and Macclesfield Town against League One Oxford Utd.