KNUTSFORD have announced an initial list of five friendlies ahead of launching a bid to win back the Cheshire League’s Premier Division title next season.

Reds will travel to Wythenshawe Amateurs and Stockport Georgians, both from the Manchester League’s top-flight, as well as hosting three higher-ranked rivals.

Neighbours 1874 Northwich and Whitchurch Alport, both from the North West Counties League, are due at Manchester Road in July.

Stockport County, who play in National League North, will send a side too.

Scott Dignan's side report back for pre-season training on Saturday, July 1.

Calendar

Pre-season friendlies

Saturday July 8

Wythenshawe Amateurs v Knutsford

Saturday, July 15

Knutsford v 1874 Northwich

Tuesday, July 18

Knutsford v Stockport County

Saturday, July 22 

Stockport Georgians v Knutsford

Saturday, July 29 

Knutsford v Whitchurch Alport