In the article, published today it was stated, "City will send a representative side to Aldershot next week in a pre-season friendly to ensure all squad members keep match fit.
"The last 'first team' friendly ahead of the new season will take place on Saturday when Shrewsbury Town visit Ashton Gate Stadium (kick-off 3pm).
However, the club's second string are not in action until August 15th, when Rovers visit Ashton Gate for the first Pontin's Holidays Combination match of the season.
"The Aldershot friendly - to be played at the Recreation Ground on Monday, July 31st - will be used to give players not involved in the opening League match of the season the chance to maintain fitness."