ACCRINGTON v TODMORDEN

Run-laden Accrington are missing Graham Lloyd and Mitch Taylor for the clash at Thorneyholme Road. Paul Carroll and Liam Brankin come in.

Oliver Wood replaces James Morgan in the Todmorden side for the clash.

Key Man: Simon Newbitt Verdict: Accrington

BACUP v RISHTON

Bacup are unchanged from today’s game at Enfield as they look for another good run in the Worsley Cup after last year’s semi-final appearance.

Karl Andrews and Scott Greaves replace Ben Bridson and Mo Patel in the Rishton team.

Key Man: Tim Farragher Verdict: Bacup

COLNE v LOWERHOUSE

Worsley Cup holders Colne begin the defence of their crown with a derby against Lowerhouse. Matt Walker is added to the 11 on duty in the league today.

Lowerhouse are unchanged from today for the clash and are bang in form.

Key Man: Matt Wilson Verdict: Colne

EAST LANCS v RAMSBOTTOM

Phil Bolton comes in for East Lancs in place of Danny Chester in a huge cup tie.

Simon Read returns for Ramsbottom after an injury lay-off in place of Tim Le Breton. Jamie Pilling also plays.

Key Man: Jon Fielding Verdict: Ramsbottom

HASLINGDEN v BURNLEY

The Bentgate clash is the second part of a weekend double header between the sides. Jack Sudworth replaces Jack Taylor in the Haslingden side. Burnley pick from a squad of 12 with captain Steve Brunt and wicketkeeper Chris Burton returning to action.

Key Man: Graham Knowles Verdict: Haslingden

NELSON v RAWTENSTALL

Nelson hand a Worsley Cup debut to former Clitheroe captain Peter Dibb for the Seedhill clash with Rawtenstall.

Vinny Hanson’s men miss spinner Keith Roscoe with Arfus Ali coming in. Saliya Saman is sub professional.

Key Man: Andrew Payne Verdict: Nelson