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
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