Following their promotion from the Hellenic League, Banbury United have been placed in the Eastern Division of the Dr Marterns League and will kick off their season on August 19.

They have arranged nine pre-season friendlies, including a match against Oxford United. Their reserve team have withdrawn from the Hellenic League and joined the Rapide Midland Combination Reserve League.

The youth team will again be playing in the Northants Senior League.

**Full list of pre-season friendlies: July 22 v Middle Barton (a); July 26 v Oxford Utd (h); July 29 v Brackley Tn; Aug 1 v Kidderminster Harriers (h); Aug 3 v Woodford Utd (a); Aug 5 v Swindon Supermarine (h); Aug 8 v Bedford Tn (h); Aug 12 v Thame Utd (a); tba v Easington Spts (a).