Having suffered three defeats in their first four league matches it could be argued that a cup tie against lower division opposition is just what the Bees need.

But that is not a theory coach Matt Greenwood subscribes to as his side face a second round NPI Cup tie at North lancashire and Cumbria side Blackpool.

"We don't really know anything about them, but they are two divisions below us and are at home so they will be fired up," he said.

Blackpool's results have been erratic to say the least as they have defeated Calder Vale 62-0 and Carlisle 40-14 at home, but lost 57-5 at Workington and 16-3 at Rossendale.

The Bees hand debuts to Bradford University prop Jan Anderson and Canadian lock Antony redican, who has played for Ontario Under-21s, but has a British passport and is related to a club member.

Cleckheaton, who beat Pontefract 20-13 in Yorkshire Division One a fortnight ago, are at home to them again in the NPI.

This time, however, 'Cleck' include Graham Steadman at fly half, Carl mason at prop and Rick Hunter at flanker.

Salem complete a Bradford trio in the second round, and have Terry Franklin at scrum half, Andy Dalton at fly half, Jody Wall in the centre and Neil Klenk on the wing.

Wharfedale are in second round Tetley's Bitter Cup action at home to improving Darlington.

The Dalesmen hand a debut to winger Chris Armitage, formerly of Morley, Watsonians and Fylde. Ironically, he made his league debut for Morley at The Avenue in season 1997-98.

Aireborough, disappointing in their 25-6 home defeat against Wakefield Cougars last weekend in Yorkshire Division Five, must improve if they are to win their second Tetley's Bitter Vase tie at Leeds Corin-thians.

After a promising start to the season in National League two, Otley are in need of a victory at home to Henley.

James Lofthouse is at full back, Guy Hope in the centre, Peter Wright at fly half, Ian Carroll in the second row and Phil Griffin at flanker.

Of those named last week, centre Mark Billington and lock Steve Hudson drop to the bench.

Keighley have a re-arranged league Yorkshire One league match at Selby.

It should have been played on September 23, but Selby were in first round Tetley's Bitter Cup action.

Baildon await opposition from the pool, while their second team are at Wibsey Firsts in club matches.

Otley (home to Henley): J Lofthouse; T Lauriston, G Hope, R Whatmuff, M Kirkby; D Clappison, P Wright; R Kelly, R Whyley, D Hall, I Carroll, P Curtis, J Burke, L Denham, P Griffin. Replacements: M Billington, G Cassidy, A Pogson, A Tindall, S Hudson, J Skurr, I Spence.

Wharfedale (home to darlington): J Davies; C Armitage, N Heseltine, D Whitfield, B Whitfield; D Pears, G Smith; R Lancaster, J Lawn, C Ingram, D Lister, A Capstick, S Allen, R Buckroyd, H Verity. Replacements: G Hindle, G Johnson, A Mounsey, P Evans, M Cummins, T Jackson.

Bees (at Blackpool): M Williams; D Allen, S McManus, T Marlow, A Firth; S Brimacombe, B Greaves; R Raper, N Green, J Anderson, A Rudican, B Clarke, R Head, H Greenwood, J Potter. Replace-ments: P Craven, R Woodhead or B Grange, J-P Rimington, M Coultas.

Cleckheaton (home to Pontefract): A Green; G Stead, J Bentley, P Veivers, J Tozer; G Steadman, G Smith; S Coy, S Wragg, C Mason, J Brooksbank, M Womersley, C West, M Terry, R Hunter. Replacements: R Oldroyd, D McSwiney, N Gillan.

Bradford Salem (at Ripon): J Simpson; N Klenk, S Brown, J Wall, R Donoghue; A Dalton, T Franklin; C Buxton, S Wilcock, J Fitch, J France, J Morrell, J Luxton, B Scarbrough, D Close. Replacements: D Luxton, S Cowman, P Dobson.

Aireborough (at Leeds Corinthians) from: P mackie, M Neild, P Booth, A Martucci, I Claughton, J Kinghorn, J Williams, D Sockett, J Bottomely, G Jones, R Fall, D Greenwood, R Leather, C Dine, T Baxter, P exley, P Nightingale, T Exley.

Keighley (at Selby): W Knowles; N Wright, P Lee-gallon, A Fella, G Whitaker; G Davey, J Kubran; R Riley, D Pullan, J Duffy, P Southgate, R Leach, S Atkin, D Ideson, M Feather. Replacements: M Gaffney, N Scott, M Bailey.

Baildon (to be arranged) from: G Guyers, M Oddy, D Wilde, D Hemming, N Oddy, G Kenny, B Dobbs, A Whitley, S Burgess, S Fitt, S Gillson, D Helstrip, L Brown, R Crooks, J Hutton, P Wilson, C Smithies, G Strauss.

Wibsey (home to Baildon A): I Walker; A Wilkinson, L Wright, S Calvert, N Carter; R Burton, A Todd: A McDonnell; P garside, T Hall, S Wilson, L Metcalfe, D Small, R hands, M Carter. Replacements: M Hartley, S Sunderland.