Faversham boss Ray Turner is relishing the prospect of four Kent derbies in the opening three weeks of the new Ryman League Division 1 South season.

Town start away to Walton Casuals on Saturday, August 10, before hosting old foes Hythe Town on Tuesday, August 13, and Horsham the following Saturday.

Trips to Ramsgate and Herne Bay and the Bank Holiday Monday visit of Sittingbourne follow before the end of August while the highly anticipated trip to newly-promoted Guernsey is set for Saturday, April 19, with Tooting & Mitcham the destination on the final day of the season.

Turner said: “We’ve got four derbies in the first six games which is something to look forward to. I think the division is looking incredibly tight already– it’s difficult to tell where the strength lies with so many players moving about.

“Walton struggled last year but it was hard work for us up there and Hythe is always a tough game.”

Town face haart of Kent County League newcomers Faversham Strike Force at Salters Lane on Saturday and Turner said: “It’s really a game for the local community, raising some money for a couple of local causes. It’s good to give something back.”

Ash Brown is coaching in the United States and away until after the start of the season.