Eastleigh test for Iron on opening day (From Braintree and Witham Times)

Eastleigh test for Iron on opening day

4:55pm Friday 3rd July 2009

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Braintree Town will travel to play Eastleigh on the opening day of the new Blue Square South season.

Robbie Garvey's side will take on one of last season's play-off contenders on August 8.

The Iron follow that up with two successive home games.

They play host to Lewes at Cressing Road on August 11 and then entertain Maidenhead on August 15.

Braintree fans will get their first taste of derby action of the season on August 31 when they host rivals Chelmsford City.

The corresponding fixture will take place at Melbourne Park on Monday, April 5.

Braintree's two games against neighbours Bishop's Stortford take place over Christmas and New Year once again.

The Iron travel the short distance up the A120 on Boxing Day, with the corresponding fixture at Cressing Road on New Year's Day.

Braintree will finish the Blue Square South campaign with a home match against Newport County, on April 24.

For all of the latest news on Braintree Town ahead of the new football season, read the Braintree and Witham Times.

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