The countdown is officially over. Next weekend (Saturday, July 25, 2026), the whistle blows to mark the start of the 2026/27 football campaign.
For our local non-league sides, the experimental summer friendlies are in the rear-view mirror and real league points are on the line.
Woodley United vs FC Deportivo Galicia
Venue: The Rivermoor, Scour Lane. 3:00pm.
The Kestrels have the ideal opportunity to lay down an immediate marker for the new season right in front of their home support.
Welcoming FC Deportivo Galicia to The Rivermoor represents a fascinating tactical test for Woodley’s summer recruits.
On opening day, establishing home dominance is paramount. Getting a quick three points on the board will be the primary mission to build momentum for a serious campaign.
Expect Woodley to look to dictate the tempo early on.
Oxhey Jets vs Berks County
The Venue: Boundary Stadium, 3:00pm
The Swords face a challenging road assignment to kick off their competitive calendar. Travelling to the outskirts of Watford in Hertfordshire to face Oxhey Jets at the Boundary Stadium is a historically tough physical test, and Berks County will need their defensive shape to be absolutely locked in from the opening whistle.
However, if the Swords want to show the rest of the division they have genuine upper-tier ambitions this year, coming away from home with maximum points on Day One is the perfect statement to make.
