WEYMOUTH have pulled off a hat-trick of prestige pre-season friendlies this summer.

Bobby Wilkinson's men will face Premier League neighbours Bournemouth, Sky Bet Championship side Southampton and League One outfit Reading.

Bournemouth will field their under-21s side, Southampton their B team and Reading a selected XI.

Bournemouth come to the Bob Lucas Stadium on Saturday, July 15 (3pm) before Southampton, who yesterday confirmed Russell Martin as their new boss, visit the Terras on Tuesday, July 25 (7.45pm).

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And the trio of home matches is rounded off by entertaining Wilkinson's former club Reading on Saturday, July 29 (3pm).

The Royals friendly could be Weymouth's final outing before the Vanarama National League South season begins on Saturday, August 5.

Weymouth have now officially confirmed eight pre-season friendlies, including five away trips.

Wilkinson has previously suggested Weymouth could play ten friendlies.

The Terras will travel to Shaftesbury, Wimborne and AFC Stoneham on July 6, 8 and 11 before visiting Poole Town on Tuesday, July 18 and Swindon Supermarine on Saturday, July 22.

Weymouth are also in talks with Portland United over a trip to the Camp & Satherley Stadium, depending on the readiness of the Blues’ pitch.

The Terras have also been in talks with Dorchester Town although the two parties are yet to firm up the details.