After several summer signings and being tipped by many to challenge for honours, Peel face a real test of their ambitions this evening.
The westerners are away to Champions and leaders St. George's in the Canada Life Premier League.
Manx Radio Football correspondent Tony Mepham says it's a massive game for so early in the season:-
There's also a big fixture at Croit Lowey where Rushen host St. Mary's who have lost two of their opening three games.
Elsewhere, Ramsey are at home to Corinthians and Laxey welcome bottom-side Gymns to Glen Road.
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