MIDDLEWICH Town will begin a bid to be promoted back to the Cheshire League’s top flight with a home fixture.

The Witches host Daten in a League One curtain-raiser on Saturday, August 8, kick off 3pm.

A trip to Tarporley Victoria follows three days later.

Meanwhile John O’Sullivan’s men, who report for pre-season training tomorrow, Thursday, will play half-a-dozen friendlies ahead of the new season.

A highlight is a visit from 1874 Northwich on Wednesday, July 22, kick off 7pm.

Stockport Town and Eagle Sports will also be coming to Seddon Street.

Friendlies

July 11, Rylands (n); July 18, Avro (a); July 22, 1874 Northwich (h); July 25, Capenhurst (a); July 29, Stockport Town (h); August 1, Eagle (h)