Curzon Ashton is the first game announced as we play them on Tuesday 31st July, a 19:45 kick-off. This will be the first time Witton will have played The Nash since the NPL Division One North Playoff Final between the two sides at the Tameside Stadium, which famous of course, The Albion won 0-3 under the management of Brian Pritchard.

Second on the list so far is Runcorn Linnets on the 4th August, a Saturday 15:00 kick off at the Millbank Linnets Stadium. Runcorn Linnets this season were promoted from the North West Counties League, gaining 100 points in the process; 4 points more than second-placed Widnes. The Linnets next season will play in the newly reformed NPL Division One West.

And lastly, on the last weekend before the league campaign begins, The Albion travel to Droylsden. Like Runcorn Linnets, The Bloods are a regular fixture in Witton's pre-season program and we will face them at the Butcher's Arms Ground on the Saturday 11th August. Droylsden last season finished 13th in the NPL Division One North, collecting 50 points.

We hope to see you at all three of the current friendlies penciled in, backing the lads in what promises to be a very exciting season ahead.