Melksham’s FA Cup opponents named

MELKSHAM Town FC now know who they will face in the early rounds of the FA Cup and FA Vase. 

They begin their FA Cup adventure in the extra-preliminary round away to visit fellow Western League side Longwell Green on 16th August with the winners visiting  fellow Step 5 opposition Romsey Town or Fareham Town with the prospect of a home tie in the 1st qualifying round if successful.

Melksham Town has also been given an away tie in the first qualifying round of the FA Vase. They face a short trip to Pewsey Vale of the Syenhams Wessex Division One. The winner of that tie will play at home to Bournemouth Poppies.

Conformed pre-season fixtures have been announced as:

Friday 18th July H v Paulton Rovers 7.45pm

Tuesday 22nd July A v Warminster Town 7.30pm

Saturday 26th July H v Devizes Town 2.00pm

Tuesday 29th July A v Calne Town 7.30pm

Thursday 31st July A v Chippenham Town 7.30pm

Saturday 2nd August H v Shrivenham 3.00pm