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Women draw Basingstoke in FA Cup

AFC Bournemouth Women have been drawn against Basingstoke Ladies in their opening FA Cup match.

The Cherries enter the competition in the first round of qualifying, having reached the second round of qualifying last year. 

The tie will take place on Sunday 2nd September at 2pm, with Steve Davies' side being drawn away from home. 

As a result, the Women's league campaign will now begin the following week on Sunday 9th September, with fixtures released in due course. 

The Cherries will compete in the Southern Region Women's Premier League for the 2018/19 campaign after gaining promotion last year.