Workington and Whitehaven will be hoping to put their poor league form to one side when they launch this season’s Cumberland Cup campaign.

It seems an eternity since Reds tasted victory against Gainsborough Trinity and it would be a major upset if this happened on Tuesday.

The NPL Premier Division table doesn’t make good reading for supporters of both Morpeth Town and Workington.

Reds and FC United of Manchester have plenty of incentive to succeed in Tuesday’s re-staged FA Trophy tie at Borough Park.

Reds will launch their FA Trophy campaign with a first ever cup-tie against FC United of Manchester.

Having already completed four of their five shorter journeys, Reds face a long day on Saturday as they travel to play at Ilkeston Town.

Workington’s excellent record against Prescot Cables will be put to the test on Saturday in the NPL Premier Division clash at Borough Park.

After a weekend off, Reds resume their Northern Premier League campaign with a Tuesday evening trip across the A69 to face Hebburn Town.

Premier Division leaders, FC United of Manchester, come to Borough Park on Tuesday (7.45pm) with Reds hoping to build on their first win.

What would the Reds give for a repeat of their win at Irongate earlier this year?

The new season will see a return to Lancashire League football for Workington, five and half years after their previous game at that level.

The young Reds get their turn in the FA Youth Cup when they face neighbours Penrith in a Preliminary Round tie under the lights (7.30pm).

Reds start their FA Cup campaign on Saturday but do so nervously after a wretched start to the season.

No respite for ‘non-league’ players as the August fixtures come thick and fast.

Unless you are taking part in the BBC’s teatime quiz, being pointless is not a very nice experience.

Whatever happens on Tuesday, Workington know their lowly league position cannot deteriorate.

Over 2,000 supporters attended Hednesford Town’s opening home game of the season on Tuesday.

No respite for non-league footballers in August and the Reds will be back in action on Tuesday when they make their way along the A66.

After what seems a lengthy pre-season campaign, the Northern Premier League gets underway on Saturday.

Just another week before the Northern Premier League campaign gets underway with Reds facing their seventh, and final, pre-season encounter.