Dorking Wandering
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National League fixtures are to be announced on Friday (10 July) at 11am
There is an interesting article explaining the complexities of compiling fixture lists at: www.thenationalleague.org.uk/news/2026/july/03/all-you-need-to-know--how-the-national-league-fixture-list-is-compiled/
Thinking about our potential fixtures, the furthest ones are the trips to Truro, Torquay and Weston super-Mare.....hopefully none of those three will be scheduled for midweek dates!
Any predictions on here over who we might get first, last or over Christmas/Easter?
I would love to know the stats regarding Boxing Day too - I cannot remember the last time Dorking were given an away game on Boxing Day!
Here are the confirmed key dates...
Fixture release day Friday 10 July 2026
Opening day Saturday 8 August 2026
Final day Saturday 24 April 2027
Promotion Finals weekend Saturday 8 May/Sunday 9 May 2027
Christmas fixtures Saturday 26 December/Monday 28 December 2026*
New Year's fixture Saturday 2 January 2027*
*Clubs may request to move their Bank Holiday Monday (28 December) fixture to Tuesday 29 December (7.45pm) or their Saturday 2 January fixture to New Year's Day (1 January) subject to mutual agreement between both clubs within seven days of fixture release.
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
Heard today that a gantry is going up at Meadowbank between the dugouts soon and a large new scoreboard.
Also a new tent going up in the Bar at the Bank (like the one in the fanzone).
Looks like the final day fixtures all kick off at 5:30 pm. Farnborough away for us
@calvertskans I was told at Bognor that some works were starting within a fortnight but didn’t know what. Was hoping there may be some improvements to actual fan views, not sure a covering in the Bank Bar is that vital
The tv gantry (behind the dugouts) was approved as part of the away end terrace planning permission, so that's all above board.
I also heard about a video screen going in in the NW corner in due course which will be very welcome
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
