Top match in the opening round of the GMB National Cup pits Queensbury against fellow Pennine League Premier Division contenders Drighlington at Hill Top.

Bury pulled off a stunning 14-12 win at the classy Leeds outfit just three weeks ago, and with flying wingman Luke Brearcliffe warming up for the tie with a five-try haul last time out, Bury look set to stage another giant-killing feat.

Clayton are favourites to make the second-round draw after a home tie against Latch-ford Albion.

The Warrington-based visitors are struggling at the wrong end of the North West Counties Premier but the Villagers' main concern will be a heavy pitch which cramps their free-flowing style.

Victoria Rangers welcome the visit of Loughborough College as light relief from the tribulations of a relegation-haunted season and a chance to test their undoubted skills against one of the best student teams in the competition.

Birkenshaw return to Pennine League Division One action after their heady Bradford Cup success at Clayton.

Birky have established themselves as title contenders in a rapid rise up the table, while visitors Dodworth look to be cast adrift in the lower reaches. Birky will be without prop Neil Cherryholme (head injury).