Evo Stik North fixtures are out
ATHERTON Collieries will kick off their first ever campaign in Evo-Stik North with a trip to last season's beaten play-off semi-finalists Colne on Saturday, August 12.
The first home match for Michael Clegg's men will be against Kendal Town the following Monday and their first local derby will be at home to Radcliffe FC on November 25, with the reverse fixture on March 17.
Festive fixtures include a trip to Ramsbottom United on Boxing Day – who they will host on Easter Monday – and a home match against Trafford on New Year's Day.
Colls will finish the campaign at Integro Cup holders Bamber Bridge.
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