Two all Div. 1 ties

RANGERS will likely defend their Clydesdale Bank International Guernsey FA Cup with a mouth-watering first round clash against North after yesterday's draw.

That is assuming that North beat veterans' team KGV in a preliminary round that encompasses 14 of the 23 teams entering this year's competition.

Paul Ockleford's side won the trophy for the first time last season after a 2-1 final victory over Bels, with Dale Garland's stunning volley the cup winner.

But to repeat that, they will have to overcome Ross Cameron's North team, one of their closest rivals in the senior game.

The Draw

PRELIMINARY ROUND

North v. KGV

Athletics v. Rovers

St Martin's v. Sylvans

St Andrew's United (Rangers second team) v. Vale Rec

Saints Social (St Martin's second team) v. Centrals

Elysium North (North Veterans) v. Bailiff's Cross United (Rangers veterans)

St Martin's Vets v. Fort Vale United (Vale Rec veterans)

FIRST ROUND

Braye Road Garage (North second team) v. Sylvans Vets

Herm v. St Martin's or Sylvans

Athletics or Rovers v. Rocquaine Pirates

Saints Social or Centrals v. St Martin's Vets or Fort Vale United

Government United v. St Andrew's United or Vale Rec

North or KGV v. Rangers

Port Soif Rovers (Rovers second team) v. Bels

Elysium North or Bailiff's Cross United v. Valencia

(Vale Rec second team)