If you’re itching to get some football fixtures in the calendar, we have some good news for you! The draws for the early rounds of the Emirates FA Cup, The Isuzu FA Trophy and FA Youth Cup have been made, and this is what happened…

In The Isuzu FA Trophy 1st Qualifying Round, we’ll welcome Wythenshawe to The Willow Park on Saturday 29th August 2026. Wythenshawe are making their return to the Pitching In Northern Premier League West Division in this upcoming season after promotion from the North West Counties League Premier Division as champions earlier this year.

For the first time we have received a bye in the Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round and progress straight to the Preliminary Round where we’ll face an away trip to either Newton Aycliffe or Kendal Town. Both sides will be playing in the Northern League this season, Newton Aycliffe having been relegated from the Northern Premier League East Division, and Kendal Town having finished seventh in the division. That tie will be played on the weekend of Saturday 22nd August 2026.

Our academy side will once again participate in the FA Youth Cup, receiving a bye in the Extra Preliminary Round and proceeding straight to the Preliminary Round where they’ll take on Blyth Spartans at home. The tie will be played in the week commencing Monday 31st August 2026.

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