THE Worcestershire FA Senior Invitation Cup continues on Tuesday evening as Worcester City, Malvern Town and Pershore Town are in action.

City face rivals Bewdley Town away from home in the first round and Malvern are also on the road as they make the short trip to Stourport Swifts (both 7.45pm kick-offs).

Pershore host Midland Football Premier League opposition in Lye Town (7.45pm kick-off) as they look to cause an upset against their higher level visitors.

Worcester Raiders got their competition up and running with a 4-0 win over Littleton Town on Saturday.

Conor Deards opened the scoring with ten minutes of the half left before Littleton were reduced to 10-men after Olly Redhead was sent-off for a nasty challenge.

Joe Billingham dispatched a half-volley into the back of the net after Isaac Cooper's initial shot was saved t double the lead before Jordan Cox made it 3-0 with a brilliant solo effort.

Kai Mahon continued his impressive start to life at Raiders with a goal two minutes before the end to ensure Worcester progressed into the second-round.

Southern League Central sides also began their campaigns last week as Redditch United beat Alvechurch 3-1 on Tuesday.

Bromsgrove Sporting, Evesham United and Kidderminster Harriers all received a BYE in the first round and will enter the tournament in the next round of fixtures when the draw is made.