BASINGSTOKE Town will start the defence of their Hampshire Cup with a second round tie, at home to Gosport Borough on Tuesday September 20.

In the same week, Hartley Wintney will entertain either Brockenhurst or Alton.

Tadley Calleva and Whitchurch are both involved in first round ties in the week commencing August 22.

Tadley Calleva face a visit from Cowes with the winners then playing at home to Northerners or Bashley in round two.

Whitchurch face a tough trip to Sholing and victory there will earn them equally testing night at Moneyfields in the second round.