Table-topping AFC Fylde will be looking to extend their winning run
This weekend sees a mixture of Challenge Cup and Premier Division action for Lancashire's Vodkat League clubs.
In the League Challenge Cup First Round, all the Lancashire clubs involved have home ties.
The pick of the games is the all Premier Division clash between Nelson and Ashton Athletic.
Nelson will look to capitalise on the visitors' recent disappointment of being knocked out of the FA Vase.
AFC Blackpool are still looking for their first home win of the season and face a tough test against a Bootle side that has yet to lose in the league this campaign.
Padiham will be looking to overcome Eccleshall after last month's high scoring league defeat when the sides meet again at the Arbories.
Darwen also face opponents who have visited them already this season, and will be hoping to improve on the 2-2 draw they achieved when Rochdale Town last visited the Anchor Ground.
In the Premier Division, table-topping AFC Fylde will be looking to extend their run of successive wins to six when Winsford United visit Kellamergh Park.
Colne were knocked out of the FA Vase at home by Abbey Hey last weekend and have an early chance of revenge when the sides meet again on league business in South Manchester.
Squires Gate have won just once on the road in the league this season, but will fancy their chances of improving that record when they travel to face Flixton, who sit second bottom of the table.
Bacup Borough have lost once in the last five games and will be looking to take full points from their third home game in eight days when they entertain Alsager Town.
Ramsbottom United are unbeaten in their last four league games. They travel over the border to Yorkshire and face a Silsden side that sit three points ahead of them in the league table.
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