Brooks Mileson Northern League cup holders Team Northumbria have been darwn at home to either Guisborouigh or Thornaby when they start their defence of the League Cup.

One of the most appetising games in the first two rounds is the game between Darlington and Spennymoor, although this will be dependent on whether Quakers win their appeal.

First round: Washington v Esh Winning, Celtic Nation v Brandon, Whitehaven v Hebburn, Stokesley v Tow Law, North Shields v Morpeth, West Allotment v Chester-le-Street, Guisborough v Thornaby, Norton v Whitley Bay, Dunston v Shildon, Penrith v Durham City, Consett v Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland v Ashington, Crook v Sunderland RCA, Horden v Darlington RA.

Second round: Bishop Auckland or Ashington v Marske United,West Allotment or Chester-le-Street v Billingham Town, Team Northumbria v Guisborough or Thornaby, South Shields v Alnwick, North Shields or Morpeth v Horden or Darlington RA, Ryhope CW v Whitehaven or Hebburn, Penrith or Durham v Seaham Red Star, Darlington v Spennymoor, Stokesley or Tow Law v Crook Town or Sunderland RCA, Ryton v West Auckland, Celtic Nation v Brandon, Dunston or Shildon v Jarrow Roofing, Norton or Whitley Bay v Consett or Newton Aycliffe, Northallerton v Whickham, Billingham Synthonia v Washington or Esh Winning, Bedlington v Newcastle Benfield.