Here, we take a look at the clubs competing in this year's AMT Lawyers North West Football Championships.

AFC Preston
AFC have had a very good season scoring goals and looking more like the Preston sides of old. They have put in two good performances in this tournament and will not have to compete in a play-off for the first time. They have certainly come a long way from the side many clubs wanted to be drawn against and won’t be a pushover here. In their league 48 points from 21 matches should be enough to secure the title.
Mid Lancashire League. Past performance: Quarter-finals 2015; Kit Colours: Blue / black shirts, white shorts, white socks.

Asia FC
It has been eight long years since any Rochdale side reached the final in this tournament. On paper you don’t want to face an Asia FC side because you can’t be sure which one will turn up on the day! But if they get past the first hurdle the route to the final is less cumbersome in their half of the draw.
Rochdale Sunday League. Past performance: Winners 2003 and 2007; Kit Colours: Black / Pink Shirts black shorts, Black socks.

Blackburn United
There was Blackburn glory in 2015 and this side may well throw up some surprises themselves. A good set of young and untested players may find the wide pitch at Nelson to their suiting. United have been playing the East Lancashire League in 2015/16 and the experience may be just what gets them through.
Lancashire League/ Blackburn Combination League. Past performance: Winners 2002 and 2006; Kit Colours: Yellow shirts, Blue shorts, Blue socks.

Bolton Nomads
The dark horses of 2015 who put in several great performances will have to emulate that form in 2016. A good little young side and compact unit who have come through leaps and bounds in the past two years. Virtually unknown a few seasons ago they were certainly one side the three favourites wanted to avoid.
Mid Lancashire League. Past performance: Semi-finalists 2015; Kit Colours: Blue & Maroon shirts, Maroon shorts, Blue socks.

Bolton United
It has been a great season for Bolton United who have done well in the league and reached the semi’s of the LFA Cup. They are playing the football that saw them lift the 2013 title. You could say this side have the edge the 2013 side didn’t. First things first they have to overcome a tricky Bolton derby and maybe Coppice in the semi’s if all goes to form.
Mid Lancashire League. Past performance: Winners 2013; Kit Colours: Orange shirts, black shorts, orange shorts.

Coppice United
There is a reason these guys are vying for the trophy when final day arrives. Team spirit. But this season has been tough for the side. They are still in with a shout in a cup tournament but elsewhere it has been a struggle. Maybe that is when they are at their most dangerous?
Oldham Sunday League. Past performance: Winners 2008, 2011, 2012; Kit Colours: Yellow shirts, Black Shorts, Yellow socks

Euro Garages
First time for Euro Garages who have been slowly making a name for themselves in their league over the past three seasons. They have a few players from last year’s North West cup winning side but on the whole this is a young side finding their feet. 
Blackburn Combination League. Past performance: Debut; Kit Colours: Royal Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts, Blue Socks.

Halifax Hammers
Since first competing in a play-off in 2014, Halifax have won this tournament once and reached a semi-final the season after. They have already reached a cup final in their league this year and will look to emulate the performances of two years ago.
Halifax Sunday League. Past performance: Winners 2014; Kit Colours: Green shirts, green shorts, green socks.

Paak United
Big changes at Paak over the past few years and it seems to have made a big difference to how the side is performing on the pitch. Barring a semi-final in 2013 Paak have failed to live up to their reputation. But this young side looks a lot more accomplished and have had a good season in the league with some greater performances.
Pendle Charity League. Past performance: Winners 2004; Kit Colours: Black /Gold Stripes Shirts, Black shorts & socks