PAULTON Rovers will face four new sides in the Premier Division of the Jewson Western League Premier Division which begins on July 26.

Portishead and Brixham have been promoted to the Southern League with Ilfracombe Town relegated to the South West Peninsular League and disappointingly local rivals Welton Rovers have gone down too.

Replacing them are promoted Bradford Town who Rovers best 1-0 in the FA Cup in 2018. Newquay and Sidmouth are promoted from the Peninsular League while Helston Athletic have been relegated from the Southern League.

New Rovers manager Keir’s Baggs will assemble his squad for pre season training in mid June ready for a number of pre season friendlies.

Premier Division set-up for new season: AFC St Austell, Barnstaple Town, Bradford Town, Bridgwater United, Brislington, Buckland Athletic, Clevedon Town, Helston Athletic, Ivybridge Town, Nailsea & Tickenham, Newquay, Oldland Abbotonians, Paulton Rovers, Saltash United, Shepton Mallet, Sidmouth Town, St Blazey, Street, Torpoint Athletic, Wellington.