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06 Sept 2025

FA Cup home ties for North Devon clubs

Barnstaple Town

Barnstaple Town

Bideford, Barnstaple and Ilfracombe all drawn at home

The draws are out for the FA Cup and FA Trophy, and Bideford AFC will start both campaigns on home turf.

The Robins will welcome Western League side Bridgwater United to The Sports Ground in the FA Cup on Saturday, August 3, with the winners at home to either Wellington or Buckland Athletic. In the FA Trophy, Malvern Town are the visitors on Saturday, September 7.

Barnstaple Town also have a home tie in the FA Cup, with Helston Athletic, champions of the Western League last season, visiting on August 3.

Barum opened their pre-season campaign with a 5-1 victory over Cullompton Rangers and after the Tuesday night game with Torridgeside, preparations will ramp up with trips to Callington (July 13), Wadebridge (July 17), Bideford (July 20) and Tavistock (July 23).

Ilfracombe Town completed the hat-trick of home ties for North Devon clubs in the FA Cup, with Tavistock making the trip to Marlborough Park. The Bluebirds have been drawn away to either Bovey Tracey or Liskeard Athletic in the FA Vase.

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