Sparsholt and Paultons, traditionally two of Hampshire’s most successful competition teams, will face up in the opening round of this summer’s Davidslow national Village Cup at the Norman Edwards Ground on May 1.
Tichborne Park get home advantage against one-time Lord’s winners Longparish, with Hursley Park paired with Sway at The Quarters.
Debutants Langley Manor go to Amport, while Dorset champions Parley will beware a sting in the tail when they travel to Trowbridge to play Beehive Southwick.
With only four Surrey clubs entering, Rowledge get a bye to round three where they will host Guildford-based Blackheath.
Village Cup draw: Amport v Langley Manor, Beehive Southwick v Parley, Bere Regis v Shrewton, Damerham v Follands, Hambledon v Easton & Martyr Worthy, Hursley Park v Sway, Oakley v Eversley, Rowledge v Blackheath, Sparsholt v Paultons, Tichborne Park v Longparish. Byes: Godshill and Redlynch & Hale.
Tichborne Park get home advantage against one-time Lord’s winners Longparish, with Hursley Park paired with Sway at The Quarters.
Debutants Langley Manor go to Amport, while Dorset champions Parley will beware a sting in the tail when they travel to Trowbridge to play Beehive Southwick.
With only four Surrey clubs entering, Rowledge get a bye to round three where they will host Guildford-based Blackheath.
Village Cup draw: Amport v Langley Manor, Beehive Southwick v Parley, Bere Regis v Shrewton, Damerham v Follands, Hambledon v Easton & Martyr Worthy, Hursley Park v Sway, Oakley v Eversley, Rowledge v Blackheath, Sparsholt v Paultons, Tichborne Park v Longparish. Byes: Godshill and Redlynch & Hale.
