It soon comes round! The first pre-season friendlies have been arranged. Albion kickoff their preparations at Rossendale United on Tuesday 14th July. Other confirmed fixtures include home games against Fleetwood Town and Manchester City Youth.

14 July 09 Tue Away Rossendale United
21 July 09 Tue Home Fleetwood Town
23 July 09 Thu Home Barrow FC
25 July 09 Sat Home Leigh Genesis
28 July 09 Tue Home Runcorn Linnets
01 Aug 09 Sat Away Rhyl
04 Aug 09 Tue Away Warrington
12 Aug 09 Wed Home Manchester City XI 07:00 KO