Horspath to face Oxenford and Combe in Cherwell cup ties

HORSPATH 3rd have been drawn away to Cherwell League Division 3A rivals Oxenford in the Airey Cup first round on May 22. 

The prestigious competition - which the club won eight times in their glorious past - was played under the Cherwell's banner for the first time last season after the OCA clubs came under their umbrella. 

Cup tests

It is open to sides in Tiers 3 and 4 - hence Horspath 3rd will represent the club. The winners will be away to either Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts or Banbury 3rd in the quarter-finals on July 10. 

 

Meanwhile, Horspath 4th will be at home to holders Combe in the Telegraph Cup quarter-finals on July 3 after being handed a bye in the first round. 

 

This competition is for Tier 5 sides - the level the 4th XI have been promoted to following a league restructure. 

 

Combe lifted the cup last season with a 60-run victory over East & West Hendred.

Posted by: Russ