FOOTBALL: Fairfield Villa and Droitwich Spa have learned who they will face on the opening day of the Midland Combination Division One season.

Spa will start with a home clash against Castle Vale JKS on Saturday August 9, while Villa begin with an away trip to Newhall United.

On Tuesday August 12, Villa have another away fixture against Northfield Town (6.30pm), before hosting Bereton Social on Saturday August 16.

Spa's second game will be on Saturday August 16 when they host Dosthill Colts.

On the same day, Bromsgrove Rovers' second string kick off their campaign in the Midland Combination Reserve Division at Barwell.