Dunston and West Auckland, who contested last season’s FA Carlsberg Vase final that Dunston won 2-0, have been drawn together in the second round of this season’s competition, on November 17th. The draw features five all Northern League games in total.

The draw as it affects north east clubs is: Bedlington v Wigan Robin Park, Pickering v Billingham Synthonia, Dunston v West Auckland, Ashington v Sunderland RCA, Northallerton or Consett v South Shields or Shildon, Winsford v Morpeth, Whitley Bay v Jarrow Roofing or Norton, Spennymoor v Newcastle Benfield, Parkgate v Esh Winning,