The First Team have been drawn away to Rainhill Town, with the tie scheduled to take place on Saturday 3 October 2026.

The fixture will see Newton begin their campaign in this season’s Liverpool County FA Men’s Saturday Challenge Cup, following the club’s promotion to Cheshire Football League One.

It is another knockout competition for the First Team to look forward to this season, with a place in the last 16 at stake.

Further fixture details, including kick-off time and venue information, will be confirmed closer to the game.