2026/27 Edward Case Cup Preliminary and First Round Draws

Sat 20th June 2026 | The Edward Case Cup | By Media Team

The draw for the first two rounds of the First Division Edward Case Cup was made at the League AGM on Saturday 20th June.  As with the Macron Challenge Cup, the draw was carried out by League Vice-Chairman Mr Geoff Wilkinson, assisted by Martin Fallon, League Director.

To reduce the number of clubs down to 32 for the First Round, the lowest-ranked clubs (from last seasons' league standings) will contest a Preliminary Round along with new clubs to the league. The draw is also split into north and south to reduce travel for clubs and supporters.

FIRST DIVISION EDWARD CASE CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND

North Group

1.  Garstang vs. Colne
2.  Fulwood Amateurs vs. Halewood Apollo
3.  Steeton vs. AFC Knowsley
4.  Uppermill vs. Daisy Hill
5.  Flixton vs. Ashton Athletic
6.  Maine Road vs. AFC Blackpool

South Group

1.  Market Drayton Town vs. Crewe
2.  Wednesfield Community vs. Widnes Town
3.  Dawley Town vs. Brereton Social
4.  AFC Bridgnorth vs. Bilston Town

FIRST DIVISION EDWARD CASE CUP FIRST ROUND

North Group

1.  Bacup Borough vs. Ashville
2.  Fulwood Amateurs OR Halewood Apollo vs. Ashton Town
3.  Maghull vs. Cammell Laird 1907
4.  Squires Gate vs. Steeton OR AFC Knowsley
5.  Flixton OR Ashton Athletic vs. Darwen FC
6.  Maine Road OR AFC Blackpool vs. Holker Old Boys
7.  MSB Woolton vs. Garstang OR Colne
8.  Uppermill OR Daisy Hill vs. Thornton Cleveleys

South Group

1.  Market Drayton Town OR Crewe vs. Alsager Town
2.  Sandbach United vs. Foley Meir
3.  Telford Town vs. Shawbury United
4.  Wednesfield Community OR Widnes Town vs. New Mills
5.  Cheadle Heath Nomads vs. Wolverhampton Casuals
6.  Dawley Town OR Brereton Social vs. AFC Bridgnorth OR Bilston Town
7.  Stafford Town vs. Allscott Heath
8.  Barnton vs. Eccleshall

Further information on when ties will be played will be communicated in due course.