Yeovil Town have accepted an invitation to take part in the inaugural ERREA SOUTH WEST CHALLENGE CUP competition that will be staged in North Devon, between the dates of 22nd - 27th July inclusive.

The two selected venues for the Competition are: BIDEFORD AFC who play at the Sports Ground, Kingsley Road, Bideford and APPLEDORE FC who play at Churchill Way, Appledore.

The Competition will be conducted on a knock-out basis and features Clubs drawn from the professional & semi -professional Leagues.

Visiting Clubs are being hosted to the region by the organisers and the BRENDS HOTEL GROUP, and will be located at hotels offering some of the best recreational and fitness facilities available in the region.

Matches will be scheduled for each of the locations with key matches including the final to be staged on Sunday 27th July at the Sports Ground, Bideford.

Full details of the teams, fixture dates and Match Sponsors will be widely available between now and the Tournament dates.

A golfing day will be hosted by THE BREND HOTELS GROUP.

The event winner will be awarded the newly donated, perpetual ERREA trophy and medallions will be awarded to all finalists.

The participating teams are being drawn from professional and non-professional clubs and at present the particpating clubs are:

YEOVIL TOWN, CRYSTAL PALACE, TORQUAY UNITED, CLEVEDON TOWN, EASTLEIGH,  KIDDERMINSTER, BIDEFORD AFC, BARNSTAPLE TOWN FC

Commenting on the news Glovers boss Russell Slade said: "We are very pleased to be invited to take part in this competition and it will form a good part of our pre-season activities.

"Along with other pre-season friendlies this will add a bit of competition to both the players and the clubs involved. It's also reasonably close so will not involve too much travelling whilst enabling us to get the team sharp and ready for the new season."

Ticket prices are particularly attractive with the advance supersaver ticket online @£15.00 which entitles 1 Adult and up to 2 Children entrance to the 8 matches. The Final is a separate entrance fee. click on the link below to order your tickets now.

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 For further news on this exciting new tournament watch this web site for more details in the coming weeks.