Cup return for Bulldogs

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FITTON Hill Bulldogs will play their first Standard Cup match for more than a decade on Saturday.

The North-West Counties League side go to Oldham St Anne’s in the first round of this year’s competition (2pm kick-off).

The game is taking place in memory of Alex Carter, a former Bulldogs player who died in January, 2011, at the age of 17.

On the same afternoon, holders Saddleworth Rangers make the trip to Hollinwood (1.30pm).

Waterhead, who enjoyed a successful interim league season in preparation for the new summer campaign, are in action on Sunday.

They have a home clash against Rochdale Cobras (2pm).