Newly-promoted Tonbridge Juddians will start their 2025/26 National League 1 season on the road.

They will begin at Leicester Lions on Saturday, September 6, before their first home game against Rosslyn Park - who came second, 11 points behind 2024/25 National League 1 champions Richmond - at The Slade.

Tonbridge face Rosslyn Park at their ground during their final league fixture of 2025 on Saturday, December 20, seven days after their Christmas Lunch league fixture when Bishop's Stortford visit.

Judds begin next year at home against Dings Crusaders on Saturday, January 10.

The National League 2 East champions will conclude the campaign at home against Leicester Lions on Saturday, April 25.

Meanwhile, Canterbury have also been handed a tough opening match in National League 2 East.

Matt Corker’s troops, fourth last time out, will start their campaign at third-placed Barnes on Saturday, September 6.

Canterbury’s first home fixture sees them face Kent rivals Sevenoaks seven days later, playing Westcombe Park in their second game at Merton Lane on September 27.

They’ll end the calendar year at Sevenoaks on December 20.

Canterbury are scheduled to start 2026 by hosting Henley Hawks on January 10 before a season-ending home game against Barnes on April 25.

“The players are all working hard in the gym and, with the release of the fixtures, we now have our first game to focus on - and what a fixture it is,” said Canterbury head coach Matt Corker.

“Barnes away has always been a tough challenge and it will provide a great test for us at the end of pre-season, kicking off what promises to be an exciting first month.

“Having our two biggest local derbies as our first two home games means that September at the Marine Travel Ground is set to be one to remember.

“The squad will spend two more weeks focused on gym work before returning to the pitch in the final week of June.

"Everyone is eager to get back out there and start building on the momentum we created at the end of last season.

“We know what this group is capable of and we’ll be using every session this pre-season to prepare thoroughly and push ourselves to the next level.”