Port Vale have been drawn at home against Sunderland in the first round of this years Emirates FA Cup.
The Valiants will host the Black Cats during the second week of November, with a date for the fixture yet to be confirmed.
Vale reached the second round in the competition last year, but the brave performance by the nine outfield players were defeated in extra-time by Yeovil Town.
Fixture and ticket details for the clash will be confirmed in due course.