WALLASEY and New Brighton both face away trips while newly promoted Birkenhead Park host Newton le Willows on an intriguing opening round of fixtures in the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition Premier League.

Wallasey, who finished as runners up last season to champions Northern, begin their campaign on April 23 by travelling to Ormskirk with New Brighton hoping for a good start when they face Wigan at Bull Hey.

In Division One, newcomers Caldy face a tough task as they travel to Bootle, who will be looking for a quick return to the Premier League after their shock relegation last season.

Parkfield Liscard's Division Two campaign begins with a home game with Hightown St Mary's 

The draw for the Royal London Club Championship has also been made with New Brighton travelling to Northern Premier League outfit Longridge and Birkenhead Park making the trip to Greater Manchester Cricket League side Denton West for preliminary round ties scheduled for Sunday, May 1.