The draw for the first round of the 2017 Ladbrokes Challenge Cup took place this evening (Thursday, January 5) at The Deep in Hull.

And it has left Pilkington Recs with a long trip to Aberdeen.

Haydock have a trip up to Wath Brow Hornets while Thatto Heath entertain Skirlaugh.

Conducting the draw was 2016 winning coach with Hull FC, Lee Radford who was picking the home balls. Away teams were drawn by RFL President, Air Commodore Dean Andrew.

Thirty-two clubs representing the community game, Armed Forces, police and University Rugby League were drawn against each other and will play their ties over the weekend of January 28 – 29.

2017 Ladbrokes Challenge Cup first round draw in full is as follows: University of Hull v Rochdale Mayfield, West Bowling v Kells, Featherstone Lions v Distington, London Chargers v Bridgend Blue Bulls, Leigh Miners Rangers v Wigan St Patricks, Royal Air Force v York Acorn, Wath Brow Hornets v Haydock, Fryston Warriors v Normanton Knights, Royal Navy v Myton Warriors, Siddal v Milford Marlins, Egremont Rangers v The Army, Wests Warriors v Great Britain Police, Thatto Heath Crusaders v Skirlaugh, West Hull v Hull Dockers, Thornhill Trojans v Lock Lane, Aberdeen Warriors v Pilkington Recs.