2025-26 Edward Case Cup Preliminary and First Round Draws

Sat 21st June 2025 | The Edward Case Cup | By Media Team

The draw for the first two rounds of the First Division Edward Case Cup was made at the League AGM on Saturday 21st June.  As with the Macron Challenge Cup, the draw was carried out by League Vice-Chairman Mr Geoff Wilkinson, assisted by Martin Fallon, League Director.

To reduce the number of clubs down to 32 for the First Round, the lowest-ranked clubs (from last seasons' league standings will contest a Preliminary Round. Fulwood Amateurs' first cup tie in the NWCFL is a trip to Steeton while MSB Woolton will host Garstang. In the Southern section, two newly-promoted sides face off as Haughmond make the short trip to Telford Town.

FIRST DIVISION EDWARD CASE CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND

North Group

1. Steeton vs. Fulwood Amateurs
2. MSB Woolton vs. Garstang

South Group

1. Shawbury United vs. Wolverhampton Sporting Community
2. Telford Town vs. Haughmond
3. Foley Meir vs. Allscott Heath

FIRST DIVISION EDWARD CASE CUP FIRST ROUND

North Group

1. Ashton Town vs. Steeton or Fulwood Amateurs
2. Darwen vs. Colne
3. Nelson vs. MSB Woolton or Garstang
4. Bacup Borough vs. Holker Old Boys
5. Droylsden vs. AFC Blackpool
6. Daisy Hill vs. Ashton Athletic
7. Squires Gate vs. Maghull
8. Thornton Cleveleys vs. Maine Road

South Group

1. Telford Town or Haughmond vs. Eccleshall
2. Alsager Town vs. Sandbach United
3. New Mills vs. Cheadle Heath Nomads
4. Foley Meir or Allscott Heath vs. Stockport Georgians
5. Runcorn Town vs. Cammell Laird
6. Shawbury United or Wolverhampton Sporting Community vs. Barnton
7. Ashville vs. Wolverhampton Casuals
8. Stafford Town vs. Market Drayton Town

Further information on when ties will be played will be communicated in due course.