Braintree Town will kick-off the brand new Blue Square South campaign with a home clash with Dorchester Town.

The Iron will play host to the Magpies at Cressing Road on Saturday, August 9, in a match which will mark the beginning of manager Lee Patterson's first full season as manager.

That will be followed by trips to Welling United and Maidenhead United.

Braintree will then host last season's beaten play-off finalists Hampton and Richmond Borough on August 23, before embarking on an eagerly-awaited derby match with newly-promoted Chelmsford City two days later.

Neighbours Bishop's Stortford will twice provide the opposition for the Iron over the Christmas and New Year period.