What Are The Key Dates In The National League Season?

But as the dust settles following the excitement of the National League’s fixture release day. We take a look at some potentially pivotal fixtures throughout the season.

As we announced yesterday, the action all starts at the Peninsula Stadium on August 4 as Salford City face Leyton Orient.

With differing fortunes off the pitch in recent times, on the pitch, these two should both be hoping for successful seasons and will have the chance to start in style in front of the cameras.

New Chesterfield manager Martin Allen hosts his previous employers Barnet at the Proact on August 25 when John Still’s men roll into town.

Still succeeded Allen at the Hive following their relegation last term and he’s put together a side he believes is capable to challenge this season.

Allen has also strengthened with a host of National League experience coming in to compliment some of the Spireites better performers from last season.

Tim Flowers takes over the reigns at Solihull Moors for the coming season and has already expressed his desire to improve.

Flowers will be hoping his side are in better shape towards the end of this season’s run in when they face Maidstone United in what could be a six pointer on March 2.

Losing play-off participants AFC Fylde will be hoping to go one better this year as they strive for League football.

The Coasters face Bromley on January 5 who themselves fell at the final hurdle and just missed out on a top seven finish in 17/18 and both sides will be hoping they don’t suffer a New Year hangover as they look to take the initiative.

March 2 sees Gander Green Lane play host to a possible promotion showdown.

Sutton United secured an incredible third place finish last season and will be hoping to cement their place in the top seven against Hartlepool United who will be hungry for a better season.

Whatever happens in the coming nine months, this season’s National League promises to be competitive and throw up a few surprises along the way.