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The Evo-Stik League football fixtures are out

The fixtures have been released for the upcoming Evo-Stik League football campaign.

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The Evo-Stik Premier Division, step three of non-league behind the National League Conference divisions, includes Stourbridge, Hednesford Town, Stafford Rangers, Halesowen Town and Rushall Olympic.

While Chasetown contest in the division below, the First Division South.

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Stourbridge, beaten in last-season play-offs after finishing third, begin their season on a Sunday, As Matlock Town visit the War Memorial Ground on August 13 with a kick-off time yet to be confirmed.

Gary Hackett's side face a trip to Stafford Rangers on Boxing Day while they host Rushall on January 1.

The Number 9 Derby with rivals and neighbours Halesowen are scheduled for Saturday, October 7 and Saturday, March 31.

Neil Kitching's Rangers have been handed a daunting opening day, where they will head to relegated National League North side Altrincham on August 12.

'El Staffico', with rivals Hednesford, is a New Year's Day clash at Keys Park. While they meet in Stafford on August 28.

The Pitmen, under the guidance of new boss Neil Tooth, have a home fixture with Ashton United to get them up and running. They welcome Rushall on Boxing Day.

Rushall also boss a new manager for this campaign, with ex-Football League defender Wayne Thomas in charge. They begin on the road at Warrington Town.

John Hill's Halesowen face one of the longest journeys of the season on the opening day as they visit Workington.

Their Boxing Day game is at home to Mickleover Sports, while they travel to Sutton Coldfield Town on New Year's Day.

Chasetown, led by new chief Scott Dundas, face Lincoln United at The Scholars Ground on the opening day,

They head to Sutton Coldfield-based Romulus on Boxing Day.