FA CUP: Vale in the hat for first round draw tonight

Tonight Port Vale will find out who they kick start their FA Cup journey against in the first round and we're here with your essential guide for tonights draw.

What number are Port Vale?

36

When is the draw?

The draw will kick off tonight at 7pm on BBC Two, hosted by Mark Chapman.

When will the fixtures be played?

The weekend of November 10 has been set aside for the FA Cup first round.

Some games however will be played across the entire weekend from Friday to Monday in order to qualify for TV coverage. Details of any date changes will be confirmed closer to the time.

Vale made it to the second round last year but were knocked out after a valiant performance against Yeovil. Nine-man Port Vale battled bravely following the dismissals of Cristian Montano and James Gibbons, but they bowed out as Yeovil Town prevailed after extra-time at Huish Park.