Intriguing ties in New Year
The draw for the preliminary round of the Paddy Power FA Cup was made on Manx Radio on Saturday evening.
Holders St George’s will travel to Rushen in the tie of the round, while there’s also meetings between established clubs Laxey hosting St Mary’s and Peel travelling to Corinthians.
Two intriguing ties will see Division Two leaders Douglas Athletic entertain Ramsey, while Braddan meet their northern neighbours Ramsey Youth Centre.
Paddy Power FA Cup preliminary round draw
Rushen v St George’s
Laxey v St Mary’s
Pulrose v St John’s
Douglas Royal v Marown
Michael v Onchan
Gymns v Colby
Braddan v RYCOB
Douglas Athletic v Ramsey
Douglas and District v Old Boys
Corinthians v Peel
Ties to be played on Saturday, January 9, 2016
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Rugby: Douglas to host Sandbach in big top-of-the-table clash
Football: Prem title contenders Corinthians and Peel to meet