GRAEME Parkinson takes over as Darwen skipper for tomorrow's Vaux Northern League clash at Leyland.

Mike Friend is unavailable but Simon Painter returns to the Darwen starting line-up.

High-flying Chorley visit Preston after having been quoted as 11-10 favourites to retain their Abbot Ale Cup. They have been drawn away at Wroxeter and Uppington from Shropshire in the quarters, Blackpool visiting Glasgow club, Hillhead on July 21.

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