GILLINGHAM will be playing their first match under new boss Neale Cooper against Ryman Premier Division Folkestone Invicta on Wednesday, July 20.

The pre-season friendly will be played at Folkestone's ground (kick off 7.45pm).

Folkestone had been due to play Gravesend & Nothfleet on July 20 but that match has been brought forward to Saturday, July 16.

Folkestone's other pre-season friendlies arranged so far are as follows:

Jul 26 (Tues) PSF INVICTA V Maidstone Utd 7.45.

Jul 30 (Sat) PSF Hythe Town v INVICTA 3pm

Aug 2 (Tues) PSF Chatham Town v INVICTA .45pm.

Aug 6 (Sat) PSF INVICTA v Tonbridge Angels 3pm Sid Burvill Cup

Aug 9 (Tues) PSF INVICTA v Dover Athletic 7.45pm (Jimmy Dryden Testimonial & Malcolm Welsh Shield)

Aug 13 (Sat) PSF INVICTA v Horsham 3pm

PSF Date to be finalised: Welling

* Aug 20 (Sat) RP First league game of the season 3pm.

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