Shropshire Star

Shrewsbury Town to host Watford in pre-season

Shrewsbury Town will play Championship side Watford at the Greenhous Meadow in a pre-season friendly on July 19 (3pm).

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It will be the third home game in quick succession for Micky Mellon's new-look side who also have friendlies arranged against League One Chesterfield on July 12 and Premier League West Bromwich Albion on July 15.

They will also visit Kidderminster Harriers on July 29 and Altrincham on August 1.

Watford have not played at the Meadow before and their last visit to Shrewsbury came in 1996 when they lost 1-0 at the Gay Meadow.

The Hornets finished 13th in the Championship last season.