The draw for the First Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup takes place this Thursday October 16th at 11.00am.

Mark Patterson's Youth side enter the tournament at this stage along with all League One and League Two Youth Teams

First Round Proper ties must be played by November 8th

Gillingham are showing impressive form in cup competitions this season. Saturday's 5-0 thrashing of Luton Town saw them finish top of the table in the Youth Alliance Cup Group 4

Their reward is a tough away tie against Southend United on November 22nd, The Shrimpers finished top of Group 5 so it's sure to be a keenly contested tie.