No. 9 Derby highlight of cup draws

Halesowen Town and Stourbridge will rekindle their fierce rivalry in the FA Trophy this season as they have been drawn together in the FA Trophy First Qualifying Round.

John Hill's Yeltz will welcome Gary Hackett's Glassboys to the Grove on October 31.

The Number Nine Derbies, as they are known, are the fixtures that supporters keep their eyes out for when the schedule is revealed.

But ahead of the 2015/2016 season, fans will have at least three derbies to look forward to, as the clubs will also meet in the Northern Premier League.

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The Yeltz will have home advantage, Hill's men secured a well-celebrated victory over their arch-rivals when they met in April of last season.

The clash has been given some added spice as midfielder Tom Tonks and defender Kirstian Green have both moved from Halesowen to Stourbridge in the summer transfer window.

The anticipated game usually brings an extremely healthy attendance through the doors, with more than 1700 in present at Halesowen's win at the Grove last season.

Elsewhere in the Trophy draw, Richard Sneekes' Rushall Olympic welcome Mickleover Sports to Dales Lane.

Sports were promoted from the Evo-Stik First Division South last season and are likely to pose a tough test for the Pics.

In the Trophy's Preliminary Round, First Division South rivals Stafford Rangers and Tividale go head-to-head at Marston Road.

The winner will face Leek Town or Lincoln United in the First Qualifying Round.

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