Liverpool U18s kick-off their new season with a home meeting against Cardiff City on Saturday, August 20 - a match you can watch exclusively live on LFC TV.

Kick-off at the Kirkby Academy will be 10.30am as Mike Marsh begins life as the club's new U18s coach.

Marsh's new-look side will then travel to Portsmouth a week later on Saturday, August 27.

Stand-out fixtures include the mini-derby away to Everton on October 8, while Manchester United visit Kirkby on Friday, October 14 at 12 noon.

The U18s will end the 2011-12 campaign with an away trip to Newcastle United on April 21.

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Tickets for Saturday's friendly with Valencia are now available via the ticket office window at Anfield or the L1 Store in the City Centre and via the phones on 0843 170 5555. Tickets start at £18 but will be £22 at the turnstiles on the day.