FA Cup prize money, first round draw details and future dates – how much could Hartlepool United earn ahead of fourth qualifying round tie against Brackley Town

Pools reached the first round of the competition last time out as they were beaten by League One outfit Gillingham after extra-time despite leading 2-0.

The competition can prove to be particularly lucrative in relative terms for non-league sides with a run to the third round generating upwards of £100,000 in prize money alone.

The fact that gate receipts are effectively split explains why a draw away to a big Premier League club is particularly attractive for clubs both on and off the pitch.

Hartlepool face Brackley in the fourth qualifying round this weekend with the winning side receiving £18,750 while the losers get £6,250.

The first round proper draw will take place live on BBC Two from 7:10pm on Monday, 21 October with ties taking place on the weekend of 9 November.

Winning sides in the first round will receive £36,000 though, unlike the qualifying rounds, losing sides do not get any prize money between the first round and quarter-final.

Second round ties will take place on November 30 with £54,000 paid out to the winners. The coveted third round ties will take place on 4 January with a whopping £135,000 paid out to the winners.

With Pools striving to balance an approximate £400,000 seasonal shortfall, a solid showing in the FA Cup could be crucial.

Check out the full list of prize money payments here.