Darlaston Town today have been notified by the FA that they will take part in not only the Emirates FA Cup, but also for the first time in the club’s history the Isuzu FA Trophy.

Darlaston’s season will begin with an Extra Preliminary round in the Emirates FA Cup on 3rd August with two further rounds being played in August on 17th and 31st.

The clubs first Isuzu Trophy tie will be played on August Bank Holiday Saturday 24th August.

The draws for both competitions will be published next Friday 5th July when of course we will publish who Darlaston’s opponents will be.