PERSHORE Town kick off their Midland Combination Premier Division campaign at Atherstone Town on Saturday (3pm).

They then host Coventry Copsewood on Tuesday (7.45pm).

Gary Aldington’s side completed their pre-season programme with a 2-2 draw against Badsey Rangers.

The hosts took an early lead through Steve Webb, who cut into the box and fired past the keeper, but Badsey equalised with a Lance Smith penalty. The game was an even contest with both teams having chances but the visitors took the lead early in the secondhalf through Joey Smith.

Pershore’s Dane Aldington headed against the post before, with eight minutes left, Webb floated a free-kick into the box and Duncan Edwards glanced the ball into the top corner of the net.

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