Here's when Boston United's fixtures will be released: Key dates for National League divisions revealed, including festive schedule and play-off matches

Luke Shiels and co will return to competitive action on October 3 in the FA Cup.

The new Vanarama National League season is edging ever closer.

With the excitement starting to build we are delighted to announce the key dates for your diary.

This year’s highly-anticipated fixture release will be on Tuesday, September 8 at 1pm.

The season begins in just over a months’ time.

The National League clubs will get things underway on Saturday, October 3 while the National League North and South sides will be in FA Cup action that day - and their battle for points kicks off with a midweek programme days later.

Because of the later-than-usual start, the league season will conclude on Saturday, May 29.

The play-offs for each division will take place over the first three weekends of June.

The festive period is always crucial to supporters and there will of course be a full Boxing Day offering on Saturday, December 26.

Games will also be scheduled for Monday, December 28, with the first match of 2021 pencilled in for Saturday, January 2.

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