Dulwich Hamlet, whose Youth Cup runs in previous seasons have taken them through to glamour ties against the likes of Crystal Palace and Newcastle United, start the current campaign with a home tie against Meridian. If they win, they will have Whitstable Town at Champion Hill in the First Round Qualifying two weeks later.
England squad member Charlie Austin joined the 'pro game from Poole Town and the Dolphins have a local derby against Bournemouth to look forward to in the Youth Cup.
Another intriguing tie in the Preliminary Round is Boreham Wood v CB Hounslow United. Their respective first teams play in the National League Premier Division and the Combined Counties League Division One.
This season will be the 64th FA Youth Cup competition
Clubs in the Qualifying Competition with approval to play home ties at alternative grounds are Gloucester City (Tuffley Rovers), Horsham (Broadbridge Heath), Kingstonian (Banstead Athletic), Worcester City (Bromsgrove Sporting) and Worksop Town (Shirebrook Town).
