Ashford United’s final pre-season outing didn’t go as planned - but manager Danny Kedwell still feels nicely prepared for their opening fixture.

Rochester United have plans in place for improvements to their home venue and are also ready for a upgrade to their league status.

Folkestone boss Andy Drury has completed his backroom team after confirming the arrival of the club’s head of recruitment.

Manager Steve King will have no issues if he has to call on Deal’s new youth-team players.

Popular former Maidstone player Joan Luque has surprisingly decided to retire, having initially agreed to sign for Folkestone this summer.

Sheppey United made another new signing on Tuesday as the rebuild continues.

Sittingbourne passed a test of their credentials in last Thursday’s pre-season outing.

The tough tests keep coming for Chatham Town with EFL opposition heading to the Bauvill Stadium tonight.

The ball distribution of goalkeeper Tom Wray has been hailed as almost Football League standard by Margate player-boss Ben Greenhalgh.

Chatham Town have reached a groundshare agreement with a team from West Sussex.

Faversham started their Southern Counties East Premier Division season with a home win over Glebe while promotion rivals Whitstable were pegged back.

A forward who started his career at Queens Park Rangers has agreed terms at Maidstone for the new season after a trial period with the club.

The Kent Senior Cup first-round draw has offered up a tasty tie.

Whitstable manager Jamie Coyle has made three signings on the eve of the new season.

The wait for Herne Bay’s big kick-off is now set to continue for one more day.

Catch up with the opening-day details from the Southern Counties East League Premier Division here.

Stats have their place, but Ebbsfleet keeper Mark Cousins says there’s no substitute for watching re-runs of matches - even if it’s on his phone.

Ashford United manager Danny Kedwell felt he had no option but to cancel this week’s friendly against Maidstone United.

Lordswood manager Nicky Southall hopes a focus on attack helps his side challenge at the top end this season.

Hollands & Blair’s manager will be looking for more consistency from his side this season as they look to challenge for a top-six spot.