THE FA Cup draw has favoured Stourport Swifts with two home ties in the preliminary and first qualifying rounds.

Swifts will entertain Boldmere St Michaels on Saturday, August 30, and a win over the Midland Alliance side would earn them another clash at Walshes Meadow.

Dave Titterton's side could face Kidsgrove Athletic or Rugby United on Saturday, September 13.

But the FA Trophy has been less favourable with a Saturday, October 4, visit to Halesowen Town who are expected to be one of the Dr Martens Western Division favourites after last season's relegation.

A preliminary round victory there would mean a longer trip on the road to either Team Bath or Banbury United at the next stage on Saturday, November 1.

Swifts, now back in pre-season training, kick off their friendlies at Bromyard Town on Saturday, July 19.