FOUR Manchester Jewish Soccer League teams will feature in the national Peter Morrison Trophy this season.
Oakhill Lions meet Westdene, with the winners playing FC Crumpsall.
Liverpool Haroldeans will need a good performance to get past Manchester Maccabi 2nd, with the mighty Manchester Maccabi 1st awaiting the winners.
A tough clash between MJSL champions Roy's Rovers and Leeds Maccabi should see a close encounter, with the winners facing South Manchester Maccabi.
New team Republic of Mancunia have been given a harsh debut in the competition - they will take on Glasgow Maccabi for a place in the national draw.
In the Feldman Trophy, four games will provide four winners to join the teams with byes.
Holders Haroldeans host Westdene and Republic of Mancunia face Roy's Rovers.
Peter Morrison Northern Zone - round 1 : Manchester Maccabi 2nd v Haroldeans, Roy's Rovers v Leeds Maccabi, Westdene v Oakhill Lions.
Northern Zone - round two : FC Crumpsall v Westdene or Oakhill Lions, Manchester Maccabi 2nd v Manchester Maccabi 1st or Haroldeans, Republic of Mancunia v Glasgow Maccabi, South Manchester Maccabi v Roy's Rovers or Leeds Maccabi.
Feldman Trophy - round one: Oakhill Lions v Sporting JLGB , FC Crumpsall v Manchester Maccabi 5th, Republic of Mancunia v Roy's Rovers and Haroldeans v Westdene Reserves.