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For the third time in as many summers, the Richmond Kickers are preparing to play host to a British Invasion of sorts.

Kickers management confirmed Thursday that Swansea City, a member of Great Britain’s prestigious Barclays Premier League, will visit City Stadium on July 16 for an international friendly against the local USL club. The 7 p.m. match will be an early preseason tuneup for Swansea City, which plunges into its 2016-17 Premier League schedule in mid-August.

Kickers coach Leigh Cowlishaw said the savory nature of the contest cannot be overstated.

“It’s a win-win situation all around,” he said. “For our fans, it probably will be the biggest game of the season in terms of attendance. For our players, it’s a chance to compete against some of the best players in the world.”

The Kickers played host to Crystal Palace in 2014 and West Bromwich Albion last summer. Those matches attracted crowds of 7,851 and 6,832, respectively.

Cowlishaw, a native of Burton Upon Trent, England, said he lately has been “teasing the guys” about the likelihood of a midsummer date with a Premier League opponent. He said he “could see their enthusiasm” each time the subject was mentioned. He was in no way surprised.