BROMSGROVE Rovers will start their quest for FA Cup glory away from the Victoria Ground.

George Rooney's side has been handed a trip to either Midland Alliance side Cradley Town or Daventry Town of the United Counties Premier in the preliminary round on Saturday, August 30.

And with the draw also made for the next round, Rovers know victory will see them travel to either Studley or Rushall Olympic, both Midland Alliance, in the first qualifying round on September 13.

Although the games are more than a month away and the Dr Martens Western fixtures have not even been announced, manager Rooney says Rovers will be up for the cup.

He said: "You have got to be prepared for anything in cup ties. I'm sure we will be up and running when they come around."

But the boss said he would not be looking ahead at possible opponents in the draw and would be taking each game as it comes.

"You can't take anything for granted, everyone has their dreams," he added.

Rovers have reached the second qualifying round in each of the past two years, losing to Tamworth on both occasions.

As for the FA Trophy, Rooney's boys will host fellow Dr Martens Western side Sutton Coldfield Town on October 4 with the winners away at Weston Super Mare in the first round on November 1.