TWO Ilkley Town players have departed the club - moving up the pyramid to join Northern Counties East Premier Division sides.

Town have wished both Nathan Hunt and Matty Swift well in their jump up the leagues.

The former will join Thackley AFC for the new season, while Swift is to ply his trade at Campion AFC in the upcoming campaign.

It was announced this past week that Town will host Penrith in the first qualifying round of the Isuzu FA Vase.

The tie will take place on Saturday, August 24 with the winning club receiving £550 and progression to the next round.