Iron visit Lowestoft as Clarets celebrate 75th

As well as our league clubs' kicking-off their seasons, Braintree Town travel to Lowestoft Town and Chelmsford City host Norwich City in pre-season friendlies.

Braintree travel to Ryman Premier side Lowestoft Town while Chelmsford host Premier League side Norwich City at the Melbourne Stadium.

As part of Chelmsford's 75th Anniversary, the club are hosting a fun day with various events being held around the ground including new products being sold in the club store.

No official teams have been released but we have learnt that Iron boss Alan Devonshire has brought strong side. It is set to be a tough test for Lowestoft, after Braintree finished their previous season 9th. Lowestoft are set to play their 8th pre-season friendly, searching for a third straight win following 2-0 wins against Thetford and King's Lynn.

AFC Sudbury drew 1-1 with Cambridge United last night (report available online) with the Yellows preparing for their final friendly away to Walsham-le-Willows FC.