Phoenix paired with Leatherhead and Lancing in cup competitions

Phoenix have discovered their upcoming opponents in a trio of cup competitions, with exciting fixtures confirmed in the FA Cup, FA Vase and FA Youth Cup.

In the Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round, Darren Anslow’s men will travel to face Leatherhead FC on Saturday 2 August. The winner of that tie will earn a home fixture against either Rusthall or Westfield in the next round.

Meanwhile, in the Isuzu FA Vase, Phoenix have been handed a home draw against Lancing. That clash will take place on Saturday 23 August at the Christopher Russell Stadium. The winners will go on to host Sporting Bengal United in the First Round Qualifying.

Phoenix’s Youth side will also be in cup action, hitting the road to take on Sutton Athletic in the FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round. A win there would see them host either Erith Town or Punjab United in the next stage.

With competitive football now firmly on the horizon, supporters can come along to Saturday’s first pre-season friendly of the schedule with an 11:45 kick-off against Sittingbourne on the Community Pitch at Dartford’s Princes Park.