It’s Curtain Up! So What’s In Store On Saturday?

At times it hasn’t felt much like summer, but batteries have been recharged, squads reshaped and we’re ready for curtain up.

So who’s going to make a flying start as Saturdays finally start to feel right again.

As usual a number of clubs’ recruitment take centre stage and on Thursday night Oldham Athletic made perhaps the capture of the close season.

Will James Norwood make an explosive start against Southend United, who would do anything for some positive news right now?

York City have also shone when it comes to their signings and on paper anyway they’re in a good place to challenge. The Minstermen are at Wealdstone and won’t have it all their own way. Eastleigh go to Solihull Moors, who on Thursday added Richard Stearman.

Chesterfield, pictured, just missed out last time, they are looking for a strong start and begin at home to Dorking Wanderers. Barnet, who made the play-offs last term, are Hartlepool United’s welcome back to the National League.

Gateshead and Boreham Wood meet, as do Altrincham and Dagenham & Redbridge. There’s a moment of history for Oxford City - their first game at this level sees a trip to Aldershot Town.

FC Halifax Town and Bromley have been top seven regulars in recent years, who will get an early boost at the Shay?

AFC Fylde are back, they’re on a road at Maidenhead United - the Coasters came up with Kidderminster Harriers, who have a demanding first day assignment against Woking.

The TNT Sports live game is between two new arrivals. Rochdale face promoted Ebbsfleet United, and you can read a preview here.

It’s all go on Saturday and the Vanarama National League South and North are under starters’ orders.

It’s all eyes on the south west as Yeovil Town and Torquay United look to be a part of the promotion party. Gary Johnson’s Gulls begin against Dover Athletic, while the Glovers are also on the road - it’s a trip to Hemel Hempstead Town.

Maidstone United came down with them and the 2021-22 champions start at home to Slough Town.

Dartford and Bath City hope to be at the right end, they meet in Kent while Chelmsford City’s impressive summer has seen talk intensify - they kick-off at home to Farnborough.

The National League North will be as competitive as ever, and Scunthorpe United hope those tipping the Iron for an automatic return aren’t wrong. They are at fellow new arrivals Tamworth.

Brackley Town are desperate to get over the line after years of trying - the Saints march to Chorley on Saturday.

Chester took big steps under Calum McIntyre last term and will want a win at Bishop’s Stortford on day one. Darlington meanwhile meet Curzon Ashton.

King’s Lynn Town pushed Fylde all the way last term and they begin their latest assault against Hereford.

Boston United are at Buxton while Scarborough Athletic are also on the road, they play at Peterborough Sports.

Click here for all Saturday’s opening day fixtures.