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Champions Ormskirk – back, l-r Harvey Rankin, Toby Bulcock, Sam Marsh, Calum Turner, Sam Holden, John Armstrong, Kevin Wilson (scorer); front, l-r George Lavelle, Scott Lees, Jamie Barnes, Gary Knight (captain), George Politis

Ormskirk begin their quest for a third successive Love Lane Liverpool Competition title with a tricky clash against last season’s third-placed side, Rainford.

Both promoted sides begin their ECB Premier Division campaigns away from home on April 26, with Firwood Bootle at Birkenhead Park and Colwyn Bay travelling to Formby.

Wallasey are the first side to make the trip to North Wales on May 3, while top-flight cricket returns to Wadham Road with the visit of National T20 champions Northern, who host Rainhill on opening day.

In a change to the usual early-season schedule, the first Saturday of the season, April 19, is set aside for Ray Digman Trophy and Ray Tyler Cup games.

Another new feature for 2025 is the absence of the traditional Bank Holiday Monday clashes between Wallasey and New Brighton, following the latter’s first ever relegation from the Premier Division.

Their Division One campaign begins against Orrell Red Triangle at Rake Lane, while Southport & Birkdale travel to Highfield on day one.

Prescot & Odyssey begin life back in the Comp with a trip to Southport Trinity in Division Two.

Below you can see all 36 1st XI sides’ fixtures for the season – coloured yellow for early season, green for mid, red for late. Home teams down the left, away along the top.