A training camp in the Portuguese Algarve marks the start of preparations for the 2019/20 season for our development squad, who then return home for fixtures against Swansea City, Poole Town, Newport County and Sutton United.

The visit to Rodney Parade in south Wales will mark a benefit game for Fraser Franks, the former Chelsea Academy defender who played for Newport this season. The 28-year-old was forced to retire from playing football in March on medical advice because of a heart problem.

Read: The latest on the men's team pre-season schedule

Joe Edwards’s side conclude pre-season with a trip to Scotland at the start of August, where they will take on Rangers, before the Premier League 2 campaign begins on the weekend of Saturday 10 August.

Meanwhile, our youth team are set to travel to Poland for their overseas training camp before friendlies against Bournemouth, Bayern and Everton. Andy Myers’s team begin their season in the Under-18 Premier League on the same weekend as the development squad.

Supporters wishing to attend our game at Poole Town’s Black Gold Stadium on Saturday 20 July can purchase tickets in advance online priced at £8 for adults, £3 for children and £5 for seniors. Please note, these are early bird offers that expire on 30 June.

Tickets for our trip to Sutton United’s Gander Green Lane the following weekend can also be bought in advance online priced at £10 for adults and £5 for concessions. Children aged 10 and under will be admitted free entry.