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Folkestone will start the new Isthmian League season at home while Danny Kedwell's first game in management was revealed on Wednesday evening.
The Isthmian League fixtures were published on Wednesday with Premier Division Folkestone, under the stewardship of Neil Cugley, starting at home to Worthing - two teams both expected to be fighting it out near the top of the division throughout the campaign.
Jay Saunders' new-look Margate side have been handed a trip to Wingate & Finchley on Saturday, August 14 for their opening game.
Kedwell took charge of Cray Wanderers during the summer and his first game in charge is at home to Lewes, ironically managed by former Wands boss Tony Russell.
On Bank Holiday, August 30, Cray Wanderers visit Margate while Folkestone host Merstham. Margate then host Folkestone on New Year's Day with the reverse fixture on Easter Monday.
In Isthmian South East, newly-promoted Corinthian start life at step 4 with a trip to Steve Watt's Hythe Town on August 14.
There are two other derbies on the opening day, with Whitstable hosting Sevenoaks at The Belmont and Faversham making the trip to Phoenix Sports.
Elsewhere, Ashford host Burgess Hill, VCD visit Chichester and Cray Valley are at home to Whitehawk. Herne Bay make the trip to Hastings, Ramsgate go to Three Bridges and Sittingbourne entertain Lancing.
On December 27, Herne Bay host Whitstable, Faversham meet Sittingbourne and Ramsgate take on Hythe. Cray Valley visit Corinthian and VCD are at home to Phoenix Sports.