WITNEY will take on Oxford University Greyhounds for a place in the first round of the Oxfordshire Cup.

The preliminary round tie will be played on October 17-18, with the winner travelling to Bicester in the next stage of the competition.

Defending champions Grove host Henley Hawks 2nd in the first round, while Chinnor 2nd face Oxford Harlequins and Banbury take on Wallingford.

All ties are to be played on February 6-7.