The draw was announced yesterday for the early rounds of the FA Cup.

Whitley have been given a tough start with a home draw against Dunston UTS (The new name for Dunston Fed). This means Whitley start the season with 3 big home games. Consett opening day and then Dunston twice, first in the league and then in the Extra Preliminary Round of The FA Cup on the 15th August.

The winners of that tie will then be away to South Shields or Newcastle Benfield with Guiseley awaiting the winners of that tie.

Whitley are exempt in the FA Vase until the 2nd round proper, but our game with Norton & Stockton Ancients has been postponed as a result of their involvement.

The away game against Ryton has now been moved from the 15th August to the 5th September.

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