PERSHORE Town's first month of fixtures have been released by the Hellenic League and it is a Worcestershire derby with Worcester Raiders at home to kick-off the new season. 

The two will go head-to-head in the Premier opener on Wednesday, August 1 (19:45 pm kick-off) at the AIM Community Stadium

Having won the Hellenic League Division One title under Danny Janes in the 2022/23 campaign, Pershore arrive in the Premier with a new manager in Lewis Marston after Janes' shock departure.

It's a mouth-watering clash for his competitive debut as boss as Karl Gormley brings a Raiders side that came fourth in the league last season.

The Plums then have their FA Cup clash on August 5 before an away trip to Tuffley Rovers the following Wednesday in the league.

Marston's charges then play Lydney Town on August 12, followed by Cinderford Town (August 15), Longlevens (August 22) and Hereford Pegasus (August 28). 

Pershore have a few more games of pre-season before the campaign begins. They have won their two matches so far, beating Coventry Sphinx 3-2 and AFC Coventry Rangers 5-3.

They play Hartpury University this afternoon before a trip to Bishops Cleeve on Friday. The summer preparations conclude with a clash against Evesham United on July 29.