The National League North Returns But Is Title 'Already Won'?

Saturday sees a sensational start with a brilliant opening day lined up for you, so what are we waiting for?

If you listen to Radcliffe joint manager Anthony Johnson, the title has already been wrapped up.

He is totally convinced Chester will be champions after a fantastic summer in the transfer market, which has seen them re-recruit Kurt Willoughby amongst others.

The Seals start with a tough trip to Spennymoor, who were fantastic in the final three months under Graeme Lee. Johnson’s newcomers meanwhile start at home to Scarborough Athletic.

It’s another new beginning for Scunthrope United under Andy Butler, who says the Iron approach will be different now. They take on Brackley Town, who have to cure an all-too familiar play-off hangover.

Leamington are back after just a year away, they’re at Buxton and Southport start at home to Billy Heath’s Alfreton Town.

Phil Brown says he wouldn’t have stayed on at Kidderminster Harriers if he didn’t think the club were heading in the right direction. It’s a demanding start up at Darlington.

Hereford tackle South Shields while Peterborough Sports want to build on last season - they welcome Chorley, who want to once again be involved in the promotion mix.

King's Lynn Town fans are excited after a summer of positive new additions and they’ll fancy a winning start again Warrington Town.

Needham Market make history with their first National League North game, they’re up at Curzon Ashton.

Elsewhere, Rushall Olympic face Farsley Celtic and Sam Cox takes charge of Oxford City for the first time - it’s Marine up first in a meeting of two sides new to the division.