The Seasiders have been drawn in Group D of the Errea South West Challenge Cup and will face Rushden and Diamonds and Barnstaple in the preliminary round.

Pool's first game will be against Barnstaple on Monday 13th July at Barnstaple's Mill Road ground, Pool will then face Rushden on Friday 17th July, a venue has yet to be confirmed for this game.

The winners of Group D will play the winners of Group B on Saturday 18th July in the semi final. Yeovil, Grimsby and Belgian outfit RRFC Montegnee make up Group B.

Group A

Exeter
Eastleigh
Ilfracombe

Group B

Yeovil
Grimsby
RRFC Montegnee

Group C

Luton
Wycombe Wanderers
Bideford

Group D

Blackpool
Rushden & Diamond
Barnstaple