WORCESTER City will face county rivals Evesham United and Pershore Town in their pre-season programme.

The Midland League Premier Division outfit will be fielding teams at Leamington and Gornal Athletic on the same night.

City will begin their competitive season with an FA Cup tie on August 5 followed by their first league clash seven days later.

The FA Cup draw is expected to be announced on July 7, with the Midland League fixtures likely to be unveiled around July 28.

City’s pre-season programme under joint managers John Snape and Lee Hughes:

Tuesday, July 11: Leamington (away) 7.45pm and Gornal Athletic (away) 7.45pm.

Saturday, July 15: Pershore Town (away) 3pm.

Wednesday, July 19: Evesham United (away) 7.45pm in Worcestershire Senior Cup semi-final.

Saturday, July 22: Worcestershire Senior Cup final or alternative fixture.

Tuesday, July 25: Sutton Coldfield Town (away) 7.45pm.

Saturday, July 29: Halesowen Town (away) 3pm.