Champions handed home start on opening day of North East Premier League campaign
Whitburn, who finished eighth last season, will visit Ropery Lane on Saturday, April 15.
Hetton Lyons start at home to South Shields, who were one point better off than the Lilywhite Terrace outfit last term, while Eppleton, who were second-bottom this year, begin with a tough trip to Newcastle, who were runners-up.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdDivision One newcomers Burnopfield start at relegated Gateshead Fell, while Sunderland entertain Mainsforth at Ashbrooke.
Opening day fixtures (April 15) – Premier Division: Benwell Hill v Tynemouth, Chester-le-Street v Whitburn, Felling v Durham Academy, Hetton Lyons v South Shields, Newcastle v Eppleton, South Northumberland v Stockton
Division One: Brandon v Boldon, Burnmoor v Blaydon, Gateshead Fell v Burnopfield, Sunderland v Mainsforth, Washington v Sacriston, Willington v Seaham Harbour