Margate play their first friendly this Saturday - but manager Reece Prestedge won’t be reading too much into the pre-season results.

Dartford start their latest National League South promotion bid at Princes Park.

Dover Athletic meet one of the National League South title favourites on the first day of the new season.

Ebbsfleet United have been handed a stern opening-day test on their return to the National League.

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb has described goalkeeper Chris Haigh’s loan return to Oxford City as a good fit for everyone.

Deal boss Steve King expects the Southern Counties East Premier Division to be as competitive as ever this season.

A new player-assistant manager has been appointed at Dover Athletic.

There’s no rush for a captain to be named to lead Herne Bay’s new-look squad.

A striker has become the latest player to join Maidstone as they prepare to return to National League South this season.

New Ashford coach Tommy Osborne says boss Kevin Watson’s swift approach to player recruitment this summer is admirable.

Dartford legend Tom Bonner on his retirement, the pain of play-off defeats, the Alan Dowson effect, and if he’ll go into management one day.

Connections proved key as Faversham signed former Dartford defender Connor Essam.

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb wants just one more fresh face to complete his squad for the new season.

There’s no time to feel sorry for themselves for Folkestone – despite one of their summer additions having moved on, weeks after he had agreed terms.

Manager Marcel Nimani is thrilled with the squad he has assembled at Whitstable ahead of the new campaign.

Boss Dennis Kutrieb has revealed why midfielder Jack Paxman has left Ebbsfleet.

Sittingbourne newcomer Gabriel Piorkowski may not be around for long - if he can get back to his best after missing a year out injured.

Boss Reece Prestedge admits he has taken a leaf out of Margate player-assistant manager Ben Greenhalgh’s book in giving youth an opportunity.

Sheppey start their summer friendlies on Saturday against their own under-23 team who are under new management.

Boss Steve Lovell can use his Gillingham connections if Herne Bay need reinforcements this season.