Draw made for winter Riley Cup Competition

Six teams have put themselves forward for the Rochdale and District Riley Cup Competition that will run between November and February to keep clubs ticking over to the new summer season, as well as provide winter based teams the chance to reignite local rivalries.

The draw was conducted by current Scotland International and Bolton Community Coach John Duffy at Bolton Council’s Paderborn House.

Group A sees Bolton based Westhoughton Lions take on Rochdale Cobras and the newcomers Bolton University.

The University will be an unknown quantity as they have little game experience, after only forming in September this year. Westhoughton Lions should be in their peak as they are currently plying their trade in the winter based North West Counties competition while Rochdale Cobras should be raring to go, after sitting out the interim season in preparation for the summer based North West Men’s League.

Group B pairs both Mayfield teams (Alliance and Academy) against Pennine League stalwarts Littleborough.

Club rivalries will be fierce as both Mayfield teams come head to head in Castleton, while Littleborough look to test out the newly graduated under 17s in open age competition.

Whitworth Spartans, Hopwood Hall College and Bolton Mets are not included in the draw as they have decided to concentrate on League fixtures while Bury Broncos are taking a break before the summer season after playing back to back winter/summer seasons.

The full playing schedule is as follows:
1st Group Games:
To be played by 12 December
Westhoughton Lions Vs Rochdale Cobras
Mayfield Alliance Vs Mayfield Academy

2nd Group Games:
To be played by 9 January
Bolton University Vs Westhoughton Lions
Littleborough Vs Mayfield Alliance

3rd Group Games:
To be played by 23 January
Rochdale Cobras Vs Bolton University
Mayfield Academy Vs Littleborough

Confirmed dates, times and venue for fixtures will be displayed at www.bbrrldg.co.uk when confirmed.