Southend United will take on recently promoted Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion in a pre-season friendly.
The Seagulls will travel to Roots Hall on Tuesday 25th July (7.45pm), ahead of Brighton's first season back in the top flight for 34 years.
The Blues will also take on non-league side Braintree Town (Sat 15th July, KO 3pm) at the IronMongeryDirect Stadium.
National League South play-off winners Ebbsfleet United will host Southend, a week later on Saturday 22nd July, while Bishop's Stortford will welcome the Shrimpers to Woodside Park on Tue 18th July (7.45pm).
The Seagulls will travel to Roots Hall on Tuesday 25th July (7.45pm), ahead of Brighton's first season back in the top flight for 34 years.
The Blues will also take on non-league side Braintree Town (Sat 15th July, KO 3pm) at the IronMongeryDirect Stadium.
National League South play-off winners Ebbsfleet United will host Southend, a week later on Saturday 22nd July, while Bishop's Stortford will welcome the Shrimpers to Woodside Park on Tue 18th July (7.45pm).