MALVERN Town have received a bye in the first qualifying round of the FA Carlsberg Vase but face a tough trip to Leicester Senior League side Barrow Town in the second qualifying round on September 20.

The West Midlands League Premier Division season will kick off on August 16, but the opening fixtures are still not known.

Both Walsall Wood and Gornal Athletic were relegated and Division One (N) champions Newport were promoted. There will be 40 games in the Premier Division this season.

Town will be selling season tickets for the coming season. Full details will be announced next week.