Bluebirds handed FA Cup opener at Banbury (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

Bluebirds handed FA Cup opener at Banbury

9:42am Thursday 2nd July 2009

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Chippenham Town will begin their 2009/10 FA Cup campaign at fellow Southern Premier League side Banbury United.

The first round qualifying clash will take place on Saturday, September 12.

The draw for the first qualifying round of the FA Trophy was also made this week and saw the Bluebirds given a home tie against Southern League Division One newcomers Frome Town on Saturday, October 17.

Chippenham return to pre-season training tonight where the majority of last year’s squad are expected to sign new deals.

Only the future of long-term servant Kevin Halliday is uncertain with manager Adie Mings admitting he has not heard from him all summer, and has no idea if he will be at training.

Chippenham have announced their first pre-season friendly, which will be at Highworth Town on Thursday, July 16.

The club will also play Salisbury City, Swindon Town and Bath City, among others, before the August 15 kick-off.

Meanwhile the Bluebirds are hosting a family fun evening on Saturday at 5pm at Hardenhuish Park.

Tickets are £5 or £2 for U16s and there will be a ‘beat the goalie’ competition, a skittles competition and a barbecue.

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