TWO road trips await 1874 Northwich when they start a new season in the North West Counties League’s top flight.

Ian Street's side make a short journey to Congleton Town on the Premier Division’s opening night, Tuesday, August 9 – three days after kicking off their campaign at home to neighbours Barnton in the FA Cup.

And the following Saturday they visit Squires Gate.

Relegated New Mills will be the first visitors to Barton Stadium on Tuesday, August 16.

Home dates with Maine Road and AFC Darwen precede a Bank Holiday Monday date with Runcorn Town that completes a busy month.

1874 tackle Barnton again at home on Tuesday, October 4, and then at Townfield on Saturday, March 18.

Meanwhile meetings with landlords Winsford United have been scheduled for Boxing Day and Easter Monday.

A first head-to-head with fellow promotion-hopefuls Runcorn Linnets takes place at Millbank Linnets Stadium on Tuesday, September 13.

Their rivals return to mid Cheshire on Saturday, November 12.

AFC Liverpool, another side tipped to challenge for first place next term, will be 1874’s guests on Tuesday, September 27.

The return match is scheduled for December – a testing month that starts with an away game at Atherton Collieries.

Calendar

Aug 09        Congleton Town (a)

Aug 13        Squires Gate (a)

Aug 16        New Mills (h)

Aug 23        Maine Road (h)

Aug 27        AFC Darwen (h)

Aug 29        Runcorn Town (a)

Sep 03        Barnoldswick Town (a)

Sep 06        Cammell Laird (h)

Sep 10        West Didsbury & Chorlton (h)

Sep 13        Runcorn Linnets (a)

Sep 17        Hanley Town (a)

Sep 20        Irlam (h)

Sep 27        AFC Liverpool (h)

Oct 04         Barnton (h)

Oct 08         Abbey Hey (h)

Oct 15         West Didsbury & Chorlton (a)

Oct 18         Congleton Town (h)

Oct 25         Bootle (a)

Nov 02        New Mills (a)

Nov 05        Irlam (a)

Nov 12        Runcorn Linnets (h)

Nov 19        Padiham (a)

Nov 26        Hanley Town (h)

Dec 03        Atherton Collieries (a)

Dec 10        Runcorn Town (h)

Dec 17        AFC Liverpool (a)

Dec 26        Winsford United (h)

Dec 31        Cammell Laird (a)

Jan 07        Ashton Athletic (h)

Jan 14        Maine Road (a)

Jan 21        Nelson (a)

Jan 28        Padiham (h)

Feb 04        Barnoldswick Town (h)

Feb 11        Squires Gate (h)

Mar 18        Barnton (a)

Mar 25        Ashton Athletic (a)

Apr 01         Bootle (h)

Apr 08         Abbey Hey (a)

Apr 15         Atherton Collieries (h)

Apr 17         Winsford United (a)

Apr 22         AFC Darwen (a)

Apr 29         Nelson (h)

To see 1874 Northwich's fixture list in full, including friendlies and cup ties, click here