WIDNES commence their season with a home league match this coming Saturday against Poynton, wickets pitched at 12.30pm. Captain Ian Spencer should have a full squad available with new recruits Shahid Mahboob and Cameron Park making their debuts in the Murray Smith Cheshire County Premier League.

On Sunday they travel to Timperley with a 1pm in the national knockout trophy.

The second XI, under the captaincy of Jim Wearden, travel to Upton for their first game at premier league level following their promotion last season.

On Sunday morning the U13s are at home to St Helens, wickets pitched at 10.30am.