Minnows face giants in cup

FA Cup is first action of the year

There are limited opportunities for lower tier sides to upset Premier League opponents in the first round of the Friends Provident International F.A. Cup this afternoon.

Division Two strugglers Governors Athletic and Douglas & District face the biggest tests against St Georges and St Marys respectively.

Promotion hopefuls St. John's travel to near neighbours and holders Peel.

Michael United are at home to top flight opposition in the shape of Douglas Athletic.

There is an all premiership tie with Rushen making the trip to Marown.

The match between Laxey and Corinthians has been postponed.

There will be Division Two sides progressing to the second round draw with Braddan at home to Ramsey Youth Centre, Gymns tackle Ayre and Union Mills welcome Onchan.

There's a vital relegation fixture in the Canada Life Premier League when Pulrose travel to Ramsey - both sides have just a solitary point for the efforts this season.