BORO have been given a bye into the second round of this season's Marsden Trophy.

They are joined by last season's other losing semi-finalists Chorley; runners-up Accrington Stanley and winners Morecombe.

The full first round draw is:

Leigh RMI v Marine

Atherton LR v Blackpool Mecs.

Nelson v Grt Harwood Tn

Burscough v Holker OB

Padiham v Colne

Skelmersdale Utd v Lancaster City

Squires Gate v RAMSBOTTOM UTD

Kendal Town v Fleetwood Town

Bamber Bridge v Rossendale Utd

Barrow v Clitheroe

Southport v Bacup Borough

Darwen v Atherton Colls

Ties to be played week commencing November 8.