Bolton Go To Fylde As Build Up Continues

By Sam Elliott

There’s a number of interesting looking fixtures involving Vanarama National League clubs tonight as the pre-season friendly games come thick and fast.

Bolton Wanderers are arguably Mill Field’s highest profile visitors yet as AFC Fylde welcome the Championship club.

Coasters manager Dave Chaillinor said: “Our players will need to push themselves to the limit of their ability and fitness to compete.”

Torquay United will also expected a good crowd when rivals Plymouth Argyle visit.

John Still will send a Dagenham & Redbridge side to both Thurrock and Bowers & Pitsea as they continue their build up to the new season.

Dartford and Sutton United meet at Princes Park and the U’s will be keen to get back to winning ways after home losses this summer to Hemel Hempstead, last Saturday, and to Coventry City.

Boston United have a trip to Evo-Stik NPL side Stamford as Adam Murray continues to bed his new players in.

Bath City face Reading’s talented under 23 team while a side we said goodbye to last season, Altrincham, face Chester.

Maidstone United manager Jay Saunders says it’s nearly make-your-mind-up-time as he runs the rule over a number of trialists.

The Stones play Ashford United tonight and it could be a final chance for some time impress.

Barrow v Crewe Alexandra take on Crewe, kick off is at 7.30pm, while Barwell will be a big test for Tamworth.

FC Halifax Town welcome Rochdale and there is sure to be a good crowd as Cambridge Utd visit Ebbsfleet United.

Chris Kinnear’s preparation for the new season continues as Dover Athletic are tested by Sky Bet League One Charlton.

Gainsborough Trinity and Rotherham United meet while Wealdstone and Maidenhead United know each other well from last season’s battles.

Brackley Town challenge Southern League Kettering Town and Burnham Ramblers hope Leyton Orient bring plenty of supporters to their game this evening.

Orient hope to carry on where they left off on Saturday, an easy 6-1 win at Harlow Town.

Where next?

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Gray: Darlington On Right Course During Pre-Season The Vanarama National League North boss says his side are showing the right mentality.

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