In the Southern section of the competition Cardiff and Brentford, who had byes for the 1st round, were joined in the second round by
Cambridge
Cheltenham (Paul Brayson scored twice as they beat Colchester)
Plymouth
Kidderminster
Exeter
Northampton
Orient
Bournemouth
Bristol City (who beat Q.P.R. on pens)
Stevenage
Swindon
Wycombe
Luton
The final place in the second round will be settled when Boston play Yeovil on Wednesday night.