BROMSGROVE Rovers FC begin their FA Cup campaign with a home game against Lincolnshire side Bourne Town in the pre-qualifying round on August 27.

Jimmy Mullen's side faces a stiff test against the Eagles Bitter United Counties Premier Division side.

If they beat Bourne, Rovers will then take on the winners of Newcastle Town and Buxton at home on September 10.

Rovers face a much sterner test in the FA Trophy when they meet Slough based side Beaconsfield SYCOB at home in the first qualifying round on October 15.

With Beaconsfield moving into the Southern League Division One West Rovers face a tough match.

If they progress past Beaconsfield Rovers face a daunting trip to Dunstable Town or Bath City on November 12 in the second qualifying round.

Club has cut its ticket prices for the majority of its friendly games this summer.

Adults cost £5 and children and pensioners for friendlies £2.

However, for matches against Coca-Cola League clubs Bristol Rovers on Saturday, July 23 and Walsall on Wednesday, August 3 admission costs £7 for adults and £3 for children and pensioners.

This is because the club will have to find extra funds to bring in league officials to referee both matches.

Rovers start their pre-season preparations on Tuesday, July 12 when Kidderminster Harriers visit the Victoria Ground for what is set to be a hotly contested friendly derby.

Mullen has confirmed he is in the closing stages of bringing several new players into the club.

The manager is set to know for sure by the end of this week.

He said: "I hope to have a few new players on hand for the friendlies.

"We are very close at the moment and it's just a matter of waiting for confirmation from our main targets."