THE dates for the first round of the HFA County Challenge Cup have been announced.

On Saturday, October 1, Hereford Lads Club will entertain Orleton Colts, while Leominster Town host Hinton.

Pegasus Juniors start off with a home match against Bartestree on the following Tuesday, while on the same night, Kington Town will face Ewyas Harold at Mill Street.

Bromyard Town will host rivals Ledbury Town on October 8, holders Hereford FC will entertain Wellington at Edgar Street on October 18 and Westfields versus Fownhope at allpay.park is on October 26.

Holme Lacy have been handed a bye into the second round.