Thirty-two teams from Division One and Division Two will compete in the first round.
The winners will go through to Round Two where the Premier Division sides enter the fray.
The 16 losers will go into the Challenge Cup.
Tempest United are the current holders of the Richardson Cup, defeating Coppull United in the final at the County Ground.
Richardson Cup 1st Rd
AFC Bpl Res v Garstang Res
Burnley Utd v Ulverston Rgrs
Carnforth Rgrs v Charnock R Res
Crookland Cas v Astley & Buckshaw
Dalton Utd v Chipping
Haslingden SM v Croston
Hawcoat Park v Cartmel
Horwich SMV v Kendal Co
Millom v Freckleton
Pause Utd v Askam Utd
Rossendale v Hesketh Bank
Southport Hesk v Holker OB Res
Storeys v Kendal Utd
Walney Island v Stoneclough
Eagley v Euxton Villa Res
Galgate v Lostock SG
Ties will be played on September 17 and October 1.
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