PROVISIONAL fixtures released by the Vodkat League give Runcorn Linnets a Boxing Day outing at Wincham Park as well as home games on the first and final days of the Premier Division season.

Linnets had already been informed of Yorkshire outfit Silsden’s visit to Wincham first up on Saturday, August 9.

But subject to final confirmation, they will entertain Formby on Friday, December 26 and close their league campaign by hosting St Helens Town on Saturday, May 2.

Linnets’ first scheduled away trip is to Abbey Hey on Tuesday, August 12 - giving Steve Wilkes’ side two competitive run-outs before their first ever game in the FA Cup.

This is against Rossington Main of the Northern Counties East League, who Linnets will host in the extra-preliminary round on Saturday, August 16.

Linnets play their second pre-season friendly tomorrow (Saturday) at Daisy Hill.