This lunchtime the Football Association released the draw for the first two rounds of the 2024/25 FA Youth Cup.

Folkestone Invicta U18 have been handed a bye in the Extra Preliminary Round and will travel to Stansfeld in the Preliminary Round.

It is the first time Stansfeld have competed in the competition.

Having spent the past seven seasons playing at Foxbury Avenue, home of fellow SCEFL side Glebe, from this summer Stansfeld have relocated to The Artic Stadium where they will ground share with Cray Valley PM.

Paul Stanton’s side will be looking to build on last season’s Kent Youth League title win this season.

The fixture is due to take place on the week commencing the 2nd of September.