The FA Cup first round action begins on Friday evening (19:30 GMT) with National League side Forest Green Rovers, managed by Robbie Savage, travelling to League One Luton, now led by Jack Wilshere.
Saturday’s early kick-off (12:00 GMT) is an all-Essex affair as National League South Chelmsford host Braintree, 11 miles up the road and struggling in the division above.
There will also be two ties screened live on BBC2 and the BBC Sport website involving National League sides hosting League Two clubs.
Brackley Town v Notts County, winners 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 League Two Shrewsbury Town (12:00 GMT).
Another National League North side, Spennymoor Town, host League Two Barrow in a non-televised match on Saturday afternoon.
The final fixture of the round is on Monday night (19:30 GMT) as last year’s fairytale team, National League club Tamworth, who took Tottenham to extra-time at The Lamb last January, welcome Leyton Orient, beaten in the League One play-off final in May.
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