Southend United have been paired with Hartlepool United in the First Round of this season's competition, the tie will take place on Saturday, 16th November at Roots Hall.
BLUES IN THE FA CUP, LAST FIVE YEARS:-
2001-02
First Round - LUTON TOWN (H) 3-2 (Rawle, Bramble 2)
Second Round - Chesterfield (A) 1-1 (Bramble)
Replay - CHESTERFIELD (H) 2-0 (Whelan, Belgrave)
Third Round - TRANMERE ROVERS (H) 1-3 (Belgrave)
2000-01
First Round - Torquay United (A) 1-1 (Williamson)
Replay - TORQUAY UNITED (H) 2-1 (AET) (Williamson, Roget)
Second Round - Canvey Island (A) 2-1 (Forbes, Abbey)
Third Round - KINGSTONIAN (H) 0-1
1999-00
First Round - Torquay United (A) 0-1
1998-99
First Round - DONCASTER ROVERS (H) 0-1
1997-98
First Round - Woking (A) 2-0 Jones, Gridelet
Second Round - Fulham (A) 0-2
Mark Wallis
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