HOYLE Cup holders Bay Athletic launch their defence of the trophy today with a first-round visit to Grange Moor.

While Bay are second-bottom of Division I, they will be expected to go through against a Moor side third-bottom of Division II.

It’s one of three ties as the Works League swings back into action after the long weather and holiday break.

The others are Lindley Lib Res v Uppermill and Hepworth United v Golcar United.

Golcar, placed second in Division II, will fancy their chances of upsetting top-flight mid-table side Hepworth.

There is little separating Lindley Lib Reserves and Uppermill in Division II.