Promoted Padiham will start their preparations for the Vodkat Premier Division when they travel to AFC Darwen for a friendly on July 21.

Padiham, who have lost top scorer Paul Fildes to AFC Fylde, also have friendlies at Barnoldswick on July 25 and Steeton on July 29.

Their preparations end with home games against Brighouse on August 1 and Rossendale on August 4, before they start their Premier Division campaign at home to Alsager on August 8.