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.
Rugby: Vagabonds Ladies extend lead atop league table
Douglas side win without conceding
Football: Wins for second division top three
Three points separate Castletown, Foxdale and Gymns
Atherton best FC Isle of Man at The Bowl
Ravens slump to back-to-back home defeats
Hockey: Halfway point of mixed season approaches
All points paramount at both ends of all divisions at this stage