August 9th: v New Brighton at Bradwall Road) Newly promoted to North 1 West after a stunning season last year, the team from the far end of Cheshire will relish the challenge of the first full fixture against Sandbach for over 5 years.

August 16th v Caldy at Bradwall Road Another cracking game against Simon Verbickas's new squad. National 2 side Caldy have been recruiting heavily over the summer and Verbickas will be hoping for a good game

August 23rd: No Game (But note 3rds playing Hanford 1sts at Bradwall Road

August 30th: v Chester (Cheshire Cup @ Chester): There's no easy games in the Cheshire Cup, but the Bradwall Road squad will be looking for a place in the semi-final from this one.