Men's FAI Cup First Round Draw confirmed

The Draw for the Men’s 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 for the 2026 competition. 

League of Ireland Clubs will enter the Men’s FAI Cup in the Second Round and will be joined by the winning 12 sides from this year’s First Round drawn today. 

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.

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