PADIHAM make the short trip to derby rivals Read today as the Ribblesdale League derby day explodes into life.
John Bushell’s men make the short journey determined to upset the title favourites – and the game also sees Padiham professional Chris Holt return to his old club for the first time since captaining them to a second-place finish last season.
West Craven rivals Earby and Barnoldswick collide at the Applegarth in another tasty derby, while Clitheroe and Ribblesdale Wanderers are also in derby action.
Leaders Baxenden travel to Great Harwood, and Oswaldtwistle go to Edenfield. Settle welcome Salesbury to Marshfield and Cherry Tree bid for a first win of the season when they go to Whalley.
Fixtures
Earby v Barnoldswick, Great Harwood v Baxenden, Whalley v Cherry Tree, Edenfield v Oswaldtwistle Immanuel, Read v Padiham, Clitheroe v Ribblesdale Wanderers, Settle v Salesbury.
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