FA Youth Cup Early Draws: Slimbridge head to Frome, Gloucester City at home to Cribbs plus Ciren vs Cinderford

One of the most exciting days of the pre-season schedule is here – FA early draws day and this year the FA Youth Cup has once again provided us with a number of eye-catching ties.

In the Preliminary Round, to be played the week commencing Monday 1 September, Slimbridge will head to Frome Town, whilst Hartpury travel to Mangotsfield United.

There are three all-Gloucestershire ties in Cirencester Town vs Cinderford Town, Lydney Town vs Longlevens and Tuffley Rovers vs Fairford, whilst Gloucester City host Cribbs at the TigerTurf Stadium.

Bishops Cleeve are also at home, welcoming Melksham Town to Kayte Lane, with the winner at home to Chippenham Town in the First Qualifying Round.

FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round (ties to be played the week commencing Monday 1 September, subject to change)

Frome Town vs Slimbridge

Bishops Cleeve vs Melksham Town

Cirencester Town vs Cinderford Town

Mangotsfield United vs Hartpury

Gloucester City vs Cribbs

Lydney Town vs Longlevens

Tuffley Rovers vs Fairford Town

FA Youth Cup First Qualifying Round (ties to be played the week commencing Monday 15 September, subject to change)

Bishops Cleeve/Melksham Town vs Chippenham Town

Salisbury vs Cirencester Town/Cinderford Town

Bridgwater United/Paulton Rovers vs Tuffley Rovers/Fairford Town

Mangotsfield United/Hartpury University vs Lydney Town/Longlevens

Frome Town/Slimbridge vs Taunton Town/Thornbury Town

Gloucester City/Cribbs vs Street/Yate Town

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