Here's who Sunderland could face in the FA Cup first round - and how much money they could win

While Sunderland will remain focused on League One action this weekend, their focus may briefly turn to the FA Cup when the first round draw is made on Monday.
Sunderland are preparing to enter the first round of the FA CupSunderland are preparing to enter the first round of the FA Cup
Sunderland are preparing to enter the first round of the FA Cup

For the first time in three decades, the Black Cats will enter the competition at the first round stage and will no doubt be seen as an attractive tie to many remaining in the competition.

The fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup takes places today and Jack Ross will discover his first-ever opponents in the historic competition in just two days' time.

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And ahead of that first round draw, here's all the key information you need as Sunderland get set to discover their opponents:

WHEN IS THE FA CUP FIRST ROUND DRAW?

The FA Cup first round draw will be made live from 7pm on Monday evening.

READ: The chart that reassures Jack Ross in Sunderland's promotion huntHosted by Mark Chapman, the famous balls will be pulled out the bag during a televised show on October 22.

We'll be covering the draw in our daily Sunderland AFC live blog, so make sure you keep your eyes peeled for updates.

WHAT BALL NUMBER ARE SUNDERLAND IN THE FA CUP FIRST ROUND?

Sunderland will be ball number 43 in the first round draw.

WHO COULD SUNDERLAND PLAY IN THE FA CUP FIRST ROUND?

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Sunderland could be handed a tie against any League One or Two side - plus those non-league outfits that have battled their way through the qualification stages.

Below are the teams that the Black Cats could face, with many dependent on today's results:

Football League clubs: 1 ACCRINGTON STANLEY, 2 AFC WIMBLEDON, 3 BARNSLEY, 4 BLACKPOOL, 5 BRADFORD CITY, 6 BRISTOL ROVERS, 7 BURTON ALBION, 8 BURY, 9 CAMBRIDGE UNITED, 10 CARLISLE UNITED, 11 CHARLTON ATHLETIC, 12 CHELTENHAM TOWN, 13 COLCHESTER UNITED, 14 COVENTRY CITY, 15 CRAWLEY TOWN, 16 CREWE ALEXANDRA, 17 DONCASTER ROVERS, 18 EXETER CITY, 19 FLEETWOOD TOWN, 20 FOREST GREEN ROVERS, 21 GILLINGHAM, 22 GRIMSBY TOWN, 23 LINCOLN CITY, 24 LUTON TOWN, 25 MACCLESFIELD TOWN, 26 MANSFIELD TOWN, 27 MILTON KEYNES DONS, 28 MORECAMBE, 29 NEWPORT COUNTY, 30 NORTHAMPTON TOWN, 31 NOTTS COUNTY, 32 OLDHAM ATHLETIC, 33 OXFORD UNITED, 34 PETERBOROUGH UNITED, 35 PLYMOUTH ARGYLE, 36 PORT VALE, 37 PORTSMOUTH, 38 ROCHDALE, 39 SCUNTHORPE UNITED, 40 SHREWSBURY TOWN, 41 SOUTHEND UNITED, 42 STEVENAGE, 43 SUNDERLAND, 44 SWINDON TOWN, 45 TRANMERE ROVERS, 46 WALSALL, 47 WYCOMBE WANDERERS, 48 YEOVIL TOWN

MORE: Jack Ross on away challenges ahead of Shrewsbury tripNon-league clubs: 49 GUISELEY OR STOURBRIDGE, 50 WARRINGTON TOWN OR FC HALIFAX TOWN, 51 CHORLEY OR BARROW, 52 HARTLEPOOL UNITED OR KIDSGROVE ATHLETIC, 53 AFC FYLDE OR CHESTERFIELD, 54 SOUTHPORT OR ASHTON UNITED, 55 BLYTH SPARTANS OR YORK CITY, 56 HARROGATE TOWN OR WREXHAM, 57 DUNSTON UTS OR GATESHEAD, 58 STOCKPORT COUNTY OR ALTRINCHAM, 59 MARINE OR SALFORD CITY, 60 WITTON ALBION OR SOLIHULL MOORS, 61 ALFRETON TOWN OR ST NEOTS TOWN, 62 WOKING OR WELLING UNITED, 63 HITCHIN TOWN OR LEATHERHEAD, 64 CHIPPENHAM TOWN OR MAIDENHEAD UNITED, 65 EASTBOURNE BOROUGH OR SLOUGH TOWN, 66 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD TOWN OR OXFORD CITY, 67 WESTON SUPER MARE OR BATH CITY, 68 BOREHAM WOOD OR DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE, 69 METROPOLITAN POLICE OR HAVANT & WATERLOOVILLE, 70 GLOUCESTER CITY OR BROMLEY, 71 ALDERSHOT TOWN OR KETTERING TOWN, 72 TORQUAY UNITED OR WINCHESTER CITY, 73 BILLERICAY TOWN OR TAUNTON TOWN, 74 EASTLEIGH OR HAMPTON & RICHMOND BOROUGH, 75 WEALDSTONE OR SUTTON UNITED, 76 EBBSFLEET UNITED OR WORTHING, 77 MAIDSTONE UNITED OR LEYTON ORIENT, 78 HARINGEY BOROUGH OR POOLE TOWN, 79 BARNET OR BRAINTREE TOWN, 80 CONCORD RANGERS OR DOVER ATHLETIC

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HOW MUCH PRIZE MONEY COULD SUNDERLAND WIN FROM THE FA CUP FIRST ROUND?

The FA doubled the prize fund for the competition this season, meaning that teams are set to earn more than ever before.

A first round triumph could see the Black Cats net £36,000 in what would be a welcome financial boost.

WHEN WILL THE FA CUP FIRST ROUND BE PLAYED?

The first round of The FA Cup is set to be played on Saturday, November 10.

However, ties could be moved to the Friday (9th), Sunday (11th) or Monday (12th) for television coverage.