KNUTSFORD will kick off their latest bid to win the Cheshire League title at home to the defending champions.

Reds entertain Linotype in a Premier Division curtain-raiser on Tuesday, August 4, kick off 6.30pm.

A trip to Rylands follows four days later.

Meanwhile Scott Dignan’s men will face new opponents when the JB Parker Challenge Cup gets underway.

They were paired with Congleton Vale in a draw for the competition’s first round during the league’s recent annual meeting.

The League One champions visit Manchester Road in October.

A constitution for the top flight has been confirmed, with Malpas the other newcomers.
Billinge and Pilkington drop down a level.

Meanwhile Knutsford A will play in a 13-strong Reserve League One after winning the title in their debut season.

In a draw for the Reserve Division Challenge Cup, Jamie Mottershead’s side have been placed in a group along with counterparts from Linotype, Malpas, Middlewich, Moore and Styal.

The top two progress to the competition’s quarter finals.