BT Announce Early Season Live Games

By Will Hinch

BT Sport have confirmed a further four matches in August/September will be screened LIVE from the Vanarama National League in addition to the opening day game between Sutton United and Leyton Orient.

Saturday 12th August two newcomers will feature with York Road being the location for Maidenhead United hosting Hartlepool United. The kick off will move forward to 12.30pm.

A similar kick off time will also come into play on Saturday 26th when another promoted club FC Halifax Town will host near neighbours Guiseley for a West Yorkshire derby at The Shay.

The month will close on August Bank Holiday Monday 28th when AFC Fylde will show off their Mill Farm complex by entertaining a close encounter with the Bluebirds of Barrow. This game is re-scheduled for a 7.45pm kick off.

And to kick off September fixtures BT Sport will be at Prenton Park for Tranmere Rovers v Dover Athletic which sees a later kick off of 5.30pm on Saturday 2nd.

These are in addition to our first live game of the season, which was confirmed on Wednesday. With Sutton Untied and Leyton Orient kicking us on on the opening day, we've got five cracking games to bring the best of the action to you from the Vanarama National League.

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