Worsley Cup holders Ramsbottom will begin their title defence at home to Clitheroe in the First Round of the 2026 competition.

League champions Lowerhouse have been drawn at home to Division Two side Accrington, while newly promoted Greenmount travel to East Lancs.

Worsley Cup runners-up Burnley will host Middleton at Turf Moor, and Crompton make the trip to Bacup.

An all-Division Two tie at Blackburn Road sees Rishton take on Nelson, while Premier Division side Walsden welcome Division Two Rawtenstall to Scott Street.

Worsley Cup — First Round Draw

• Bacup v Crompton
• Burnley v Middleton
• East Lancs v Greenmount
• Lowerhouse v Accrington
• Ramsbottom v Clitheroe
• Rishton v Nelson
• Rochdale v Colne
• Walsden v Rawtenstall

Byes

Church, Darwen, Enfield, Great Harwood, Haslingden, Littleborough, Norden, Todmorden

Note: The Junior Cup draw is the reverse of the Worsley Cup ties.

Fixture Dates

• First Round — Saturday 2nd May 2026
• Second Round — Saturday 23rd May 2026
• Quarter Finals — Saturday 13th June 2026
• Semi Finals — Saturday 4th July 2026
• Junior Cup Final — Saturday 1st August 2026
• Worsley Cup Final — Sunday 9th August 2026

Spectator information and club guidance can be found here:
Lowerhouse Spectator Notice (2025 season).