KELTY HEARTS have announced three pre-season fixtures which will help them prepare for the resumption of competitive football next month.

Michael Tidser's 'Maroon Machine' have pencilled in the games before they kick off their Premier Sports Cup group stage campaign on July 16.

Livingston, who were relegated from the Premiership, will visit New Central Park on July 2 for a 7.45pm kick off in the first encounter, before Hamilton Academical arrive on Saturday July 6, for a 3pm start.

That is followed by a clash with Heart of Midlothian 'B', who play in the Lowland League, on Tuesday July 9 for a 7pm kick off, a week before Kelty open up their Premier Sports Cup Group C fixtures at Elgin City.

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In July 22, under the charge of then manager, John Potter, Kelty travelled to Livi for a League Cup group stage match, losing 2-0, whilst they took on Hamilton in League One last term.

Accies, who were promoted after defeating Alloa Athletic and Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Championship play-offs, won three of their league meetings - including both at New Central Park - whilst one was drawn, although Kelty were winners in a Scottish Cup third round tie.

Meanwhile, the club have announced a deal with a new partner to produce their new kit and merchandise.

Craig Reynolds, Kelty Hearts sporting director, told his club's website: "We are delighted to announce this new partnership with Pitch Teamwear.

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"The Hillington based company will also run our club shop website which will supply our new replica kit, training and leisure wear plus a lot more.

"The company work with numerous professional clubs in Scotland and England and have over 35 years experience in providing sportswear which was a major selling point for us."

Replica strips, training wear and more will be available to order online, or at New Central Park, from the end of this month.