Emirates FA Cup
Robins and Barum know what awaits on the opening weekend of August
Bideford AFC will travel to Wellington in the Extra Preliminary Round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, August 5, with the winners drawn at home to either Helston Athletic or Willand Rovers.
The Robins also have an away tie in the FA Trophy, as they make the journey to Cribbs on Saturday, September 9. The prize for the winners of that game is a home clash with either Evesham United or Bashley FC.
Bideford kicked off their pre-season campaign with an entertaining 3-3 draw at Peninsula League side Cullompton Rangers. Josh Coles scored twice and Craig Duff was also on target, as manager Sean Joyce took the opportunity to get ‘minutes in the legs’ for his squad.
After a home friendly with Holsworthy on Tuesday night, the Bluebirds of Ilfracombe Town host Cheddar this Saturday, with a 3pm kick-off at Marlborough Park.
Goals from Callum Laird, Adam Hill and a trialist gave Barnstaple Town a 3-1 pre-season victory at Middlezoy in front of a decent crowd.
Barum also know what awaits them in the FA Cup and a visit from Saltash United is booked in for Saturday, August 5. It should be a terrific encounter against a very strong side from just over the Cornish border.
In the FA Vase, Barnstaple will travel to Shepton Mallet on Saturday, September 23 and the youngsters begin their campaign in the FA Youth Cup with a visit from Tiverton Town U18s in the week beginning August 14.
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