Clubs aim to book place in second round
A full programme of Friends Provident International FA Cup ties take place this afternoon as teams aim to avoid being dumped out in the first round.
There are eight ties in total, including Corinthians at home to Laxey and a trip to Colby for holders St George's.
At least one club from outside the top tier of Manx football will be ensured a place in the next round.
The all-JCK Limited Division Two affair between Gymns and Castletown.
Friends Provident International FA Cup First Round:
Colby v St George’s
Corinthians v Laxey
Douglas Athletic v Douglas Royal
Gymns v Castletown
Peel v Ramsey Youth Centre
Pulrose v St John’s
Ramsey v Braddan
St Mary’s v Ayre (2.30pm KO)
Cycling: Bostock nominated for national champion of the year
Football: Railway Cup hopefuls all maintain pace in premier league
Rugby: Vagabonds Ladies stay top with another victory
Hockey: Harlequins A beat rivals to close in on prem leaders