THE FA Cup starts now.
And that means three teams from mid Cheshire – 1874 Northwich, Northwich Victoria and Winsford United – attempting to make progress through the early rounds.
They are all in action on Saturday.
Here’s everything you need to know:
When?
Saturday, August 10 (kick-off 3pm)
Who?
Clitheroe v 1874 Northwich
Northwich Victoria v Silsden (at Witton Albion FC)
Vauxhall Motors v Winsford United
To see the extra preliminary round draw in full, click here
Prize money
Winners £2,250
Losers £750
Tell me when a replay would take place
Monday, August 12 (kick-off 7.45pm)
Winsford United v Vauxhall Motors
Tuesday, August 13 (kick-off 7.45pm)
1874 Northwich v Clitheroe (at Barnton FC)
Silsden v Northwich Victoria
And if they get through?
Clitheroe or 1874 Northwich v Thackley or Handsworth Parramore
Northwich Victoria or Silsden v Prescot Cables
Ramsbottom United v Vauxhall Motors or Winsford United
Those ties are scheduled for Saturday, August 24
What about Witton Albion?
Carl Macauley’s men are exempt until the first qualifying round on Saturday, September 7
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