Old Boys start as favourites
The Ascot Hotel Junior Cup opens on Saturday afternoon with eight ties in the preliminary round.
Combination One champions Old Boys face a tough test as Peel are the visitors to Blackberry Lane.
Laxey travel to Douglas Royal at Ballafletcher and Corinthians host St. George's.
Foxdale welcome Michael to Billygoat Park, Marown are at home to Gymns and Douglas Athletic make the short trip to Onchan.
Rushen head north to Ramsey and Ramsey Youth Centre play Union Mills.
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