Macron Challenge Cup Draw

Sat 2nd July 2016 | Macron Cup | By Paul Lawler

The draw for the 1st and 2nd Round of the Macron Challenge Cup was made today at a meeting of the new clubs held at Irlam's Silver Street ground.

For the first time, the draw for the first round of the competition was open, will 43 clubs being in the draw for the 12 ties, with only cup holders Atherton Collieries being given a bye to the second round.

The Macron Challenge Cup Draw is as follows:

First Round

Barnton v Nelson
Carlisle City v Ashton Athletic
Congleton Town v Prestwich Heys
FC Oswestry Town v Irlam
Padiham v 1874 Northwich
Runcorn Linnets v Daisy Hill
Sandbach United v Stockport Town
Squires Gate v New Mills
St Helens Town v AFC Darwen
West Didsbury & Chorlton v Barnoldswick Town
Widnes v Alsager Town
Winsford United v Atherton LR

Ties to be played on Saturday 1st October 2016

Second Round

Ashton Town v Abbey Hey
Barnton or Nelson v FC Oswestry Town or Irlam
Bootle v AFC Liverpool
Congleton Town or Prestwich Heys v City of Liverpool
Eccleshall v St Helens Town or AFC Darwen
Hanley Town v Charnock Richard
Holker Old Boys v Chadderton
Padiham or 1874 Northwich v AFC Blackpool
Runcorn Linnets or Daisy Hill v Carlisle City or Ashton Athletic
Runcorn Town v Bacup Borough
Sandbach United or Stockport Town v Atherton Collieries
Squires Gate or New Mills v Silsden
West Didsbury & Chorlton or Barnoldswick Town v Cammell Laird 1907
Whitchurch Alport v Maine Road
Widnes or Alsager Town v Cheadle Town
Winsford United or Atherton LR v Litherland REMYCA

Ties to be played on Saturday 29th October 2016