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Rushden manager Brian Talbot leads his side in Division Two
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Division Three champions Rushden and Diamonds will face a trip to Luton Town on the opening day of the Division Two season.
Hartlepool, who were just edged out by Rushden for the title will also be away from home and visit Peterborough.
Wrexham will welcome Chesterfield to the Racecourse while Bournemouth, who were promoted via the play-offs visit Port Vale on day one.
Of the sides relegated from Division One, Brighton are away to Oldham, Sheffield Wednesday visit Swindon and Grimsby are away to Plymouth.
Opening day fixtures
Saturday, 9 August 2003
Barnsley v Colchester
Luton Town v Rushden and Diamonds
Notts County v Bristol City
Oldham v Brighton
Peterborough v Hartlepool
Plymouth v Grimsby
Port Vale v Bournemouth
QPR v Blackpool
Swindon v Sheffield Wednesday
Tranmere v Brentford
Wrexham v Chesterfield
Wycombe v Stockport