Salisbury go global with Middle East friendly announced

Salisbury are heading to Kuwait for what the club is calling the biggest commercial venture in its history.

The club will combine an international friendly with a significant sponsorship push.

The Wiltshire side will depart on September 27, straight after facing Folkestone Invicta in the Enterprise National League South, and are due back on October 1, leaving plenty time to prepare for their FA Cup third qualifying round tie against Dulwich Hamlet on October 3.

The centrepiece of the trip is a friendly against Kuwaiti Premier League side Al-Qadsia, one of the country's most decorated clubs with 58 domestic honours to their name.

The match will take place at the Mohammad Al-Hamad Stadium on September 30.

Salisbury say the financial terms are firmly in their favour, with every penny from both commercial activity and ticket sales going straight into the club's coffers.

A club spokesperson said: "This trip overseas is the biggest commercial opportunity in the club's history, with 100 per cent of all commercial profits coming to our club. 

"Furthermore, 100 per cent of ticket sales will also come to Salisbury FC. All players and staff are extremely enthused for this opportunity, not only for the club's sake, but to experience playing and coaching in different surroundings."