CHIPPENHAM Town will travel to Screwfix Direct First Division neighbours Calne Town for their first pre-season friendly on July 11.

The Bluebirds entertain Football League new boys Yeovil Town on July 14, and travel to Basingstoke Town on July 26.

Dates have yet to be confirmed for the friendlies at home to Cheltenham Town and away to Ton Pentre and Paulton Rovers. Southampton and Bristol Rovers could also join the pre-season friendly line-up.

Chippenham have also confirmed they will not be changing their home or away shirts for the 2003/04 season.

Meanwhile, manager Tommy Saunders has confirmed ex-Cinderford boss Chris Smith will not be joining the club as his new assistant.