Stalybridge not the ideal start, admits Larry Chambers

AFC Telford United face a testing trip to last season's beaten play-off finalists Stalybridge in their opening Blue Square fixture on 9 August.

"Stalybridge have made some good signings and they'll be up there again this season," assistant boss Larry Chambers told BBC Radio Shropshire.

"It will be a tough game, but if we can come away with a result, it'll be a great start to the season."

The Bucks then have two home games, against Hinckley and Blyth.

Christmas and New Year see a derby rivalry renewed with a double-header against Stafford Rangers, and the season will finish on 25 April with a home game against another side relegated from the Blue Square Premier Tamworth.