Atherton Collieries look to retain their Bolton Hospital Cup title when a new look competition starts next month. Following a fixture backlog at the end of the last campaign, the clubs and organisers have come together to agree on a new format which will see two rounds take place at the beginning of the season, with the final remaining at the end of the season.
The draw in full:
First Round:
Old Boltonians vs Eagley
Breightmet United vs Ladybridge
Atherton L.R. vs Stoneclough
Atherton Collieries vs Tempest United
Bolton County vs Turton
CMB vs Atherton Town
Little Lever vs Blackrod Town
Hindsford vs Prestwich Heys
Second Round:
Atherton Collieries/Tempest United vs Atherton L.R./Stoneclough
CMB/Atherton Town vs Old Boltonians/Eagley
Little Lever/Blackrod Town vs Breightmet United/Ladybridge
Bolton County/Turton vs Hindsford/Prestwich Heys
Dates and times to be confirmed.
