ROVERS Reserves have already lined up six pre-season friendly dates.

They open at Rossendale United on Tuesday July 20, kick off 7.45 pm before visiting Stalybridge Celtic on Saturday July 24 for a 3 pm kick off.

The following Tuesday, the squad will entertain Bury behind closed doors at Brockhall.

On Friday July 30, Rovers Reserves are at Christie Park, Morecambe to play the Conference side, kicking off at 7.45 pm.

Newly-promoted Chester City provide the opposition at the Deva Stadium on Monday August 2, kick off 7.45 pm and finally, it's a trip to face Altrincham on Friday August 6, with another 7.45 pm start.