Hanley Town to host fellow new boys Wythenshawe on opening day

Returning Hanley Town will start the new Northern Premier League West season against fellow step 5 champions Wythenshawe on the 11^th August.

As Hanley Town won the Midlands Football League Premier Division, Wythenshawe claimed the North West Counties Football League Premier Division title, giving both sides an immediate return to the Northern Premier League.

That game is subject to Hanley not needing an FA Cup replay against Stourport Swifts in the Emirates FA Cup. If they do need a replay, then Scott Dundas will take his side to Stalybridge Celtic for the first league game of the season on the 15^th August.

Other fixtures to look out for include the visit of Kidsgrove Athletic on the 22^nd August, while Newcastle Town visit nine days later. Boxing Day sees them visit Congleton Town, while 2027 is brought in with a game at Newcastle Town on the 2^nd January. The return of former manager Carl Dickinson, who is now at Chasetown, will take place on the 13^th February.

Hanley’s season will conclude with a home tie against Stafford Rangers on the 17^th August.