Fixtures released

Nationwide Conference newcomers Gravesend and Northfleet will face early title favourites Yeovil Town on the opening day of the 2002/03 season.

It will be a tough test for the Ryman Premier Division champions when the season kicks-off on Saturday, 17 August.

Fellow new boys Burton Albion entertain Scarborough, while the other promoted club, Kettering Town, travel to Chester.

Last season's runners-up, Dagenham & Redbridge, start their campaign against Leigh RMI.

Barnet face a tough trip to Doncaster Rovers while Halifax, relegated from Division Three, entertain Telford United.

Opening day fixtures

Saturday, 17 August 2002

Burton Albion v Scarborough
Chester v Kettering
Dag & Red v Leigh RMI
Doncaster v Barnet
Halifax v Telford
Hereford v Farnborough
Margate v Morecambe
Southport v Nuneaton
Stevenage v Northwich
Woking v Forest Green
Yeovil v Gravesend