It already seemed like a case of deja vu when PNE drew Morecambe for the second time in a two-year spell in the Carling Cup this season, but fate seems destined to pair us with them in virtually every cup draw going after the Lancashire FA Senior Cup became the latest competition in which we will face the Shrimps.
The difference in this year's first round tie for the competition, largely contested betwen reserve sides, is that we will travel to face the League Two side at their Christie Park ground, as opposed to hosting them at Deepdale as we have done in the League Cup.
The date for the tie has been set as Wednesday 18th November 2009, with a 7pm kick-off. An enticing tie awaits the winners as it will ensure another genuine derby at home to Blackpool in the second round.
Lancashire FA Senior Cup 2009/10
First Round (ties to be played by 30th November 2009)
Manchester United v Liverpool
Accrington Stanley v Bury
Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers
Morecambe v Preston North End
Quarter Finals (ties to be played by 31st January 2010)
Morecambe or Preston North End v Blackpool
Wigan Athletic or Blackburn Rovers v Rochdale
Accrington Stanley or Bury v Oldham Athletic
Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United or Liverpool
Semi Finals (ties to be played by 31st March 2010)
Morecambe/Preston North End or Blackpool v Accrington Stanley/Bury or Oldham Athletic
Wigan Athletic/Blackburn Rovers or Rochdale v Bolton Wanderers or Manchester United/Liverpool
Final (expected to be played during pre-season 2010)
Winners of Semi Final 1 v Winners of Semi Final 2
The 2008/09 LFA Senior Cup was won by Manchester United, who beat Bolton Wanderers 1-0 in the final which was played on Monday evening at the LFA County Ground, Leyland, in the now regular 'delayed' slot to encompass pre-season preparations for the following campaign.
