Braintree Town have announced that they will face Skybet League One side Southend United, and Skybet League Two side Colchester United in pre-season friendlies this summer.
The Shrimpers will visit the IronmongeryDirect Stadium on Saturday 15th July (3pm), while the U's will travel to the recently-relegated National League South side on Saturday 22nd July (3pm).
These are the third and fourth friendlies announced, with the Iron also scheduled to face League side Barnet and non-league side Bury Town.
Braintree will also host an 'Open Day' to allow fans to meet the new management on Saturday 4th June (from 2pm).

These are the third and fourth friendlies announced, with the Iron also scheduled to face League side Barnet and non-league side Bury Town.
Braintree will also host an 'Open Day' to allow fans to meet the new management on Saturday 4th June (from 2pm).