ATHERTON LR clash with Curzon Ashton tonight in the Unibond League Challenge Cup first round in the third encounter between the two clubs in only 10 days.

LR go into the game with the upper hand following two wins from the first two meetings - 1-0 in the league and 3-2 in the FA Cup second qual round tie.

Lee Cryer is the man to frighten Curzon having scored all four goals.

Tony Pemberton returns to the LR set up after a three-week spell at neighbours Atherton Colls in which his performances have been consistently outstanding.

His appearance tonight is in doubt as he is still slightly hampered by a knee injury. Dave Channon a summer signing central defender form Radcliffe Boro is available again after suspension for LR manager Dave Morris.

Curzon have appointed the vastly experienced Dave Denby as first team bosos following their resignation of Tommy McLean after the home defeat by LR in the League meeting.

THE league game between Leigh RMI and Radcliffe Boro, scheduled for tonight, has been postponed due to Leigh's cup replay with Billingham Synthonia away tomorrow night.

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