It may look like a mismatch on paper, but get set for an enthralling contest to kick off this year's Illawarra Premier League season on July 24.
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The Albion Park White Eagles - who finished second in last year's IPL - will travel to Crehan Park to face Cringila, a team that narrowly avoided relegation in 2019.
However, with the addition of former Wolves forward Peter Simonoski, the Lions are tipped to be a fast improved side during the shortened 2020 campaign.
Round one action continues on July 25 when Bulli host Woonona, Bellambi takes on Port Kembla, Wollongong United meet rivals Olympic and South Coast United face Coniston.
Tarrawanna host reigning IPL champions Corrimal on July 26 to close out the round.
On Monday, Football South Coast also confirmed the draw for the Bert Bampton Cup quarter finals this weekend.
Woonona will face Cringila, Helensburgh meets Bulli, Wollongong United tackle Coniston and Bellambi hosts Albion Park.
The draw for the Youth Cup quarter finals have also been confirmed. Wollongong Olympic will meet Bulli, Albion Park White Eagles take on Coniston, Tarrawanna will face Woonona and Helensburgh will host Wollongong United.
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Joshua Bartlett
A sporting fanatic who is keen to promote all codes in the Illawarra and abroad. Mercury's chief football reporter.
A sporting fanatic who is keen to promote all codes in the Illawarra and abroad. Mercury's chief football reporter.
