The opening fixtures for the Ryman League have been announced and all north Essex sides have home games to kick-off their new season.

On the opening day, August 14, premier division Heybridge Swifts entertain Hitchin before travelling to Enfield three days later.

In division one, Braintree begin at Cressing Road against Yeading and their first away game is at newly-promoted Harlow the following midweek.

Division two Witham host Cheshunt on the first day, while Wivenhoe Town face Edgware.

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