Non-League Paper

STEPPING IT UP! Clubs back underway as pre-season starts

Non-League clubs across the land braved the heatwave to get back on the grass yesterday as early preparations for the 2026-27 season officially got underway.

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 June 2026

HERE WE GO AGAIN: Billericay Town players are put through their paces on the return of pre-season training

PICTURE: Chris Mumford

Non-League clubs across the land braved the heatwave to get back on the grass yesterday as early preparations for the 2026-27 season officially got underway.

Amid sweltering temperatures nationwide, players and coaches dusted down the cobwebs for the start of pre-season training, while some friendly fixtures even took place to kickstart the summer schedule.

Billericay Town were one of many clubs to return to work with Danny Scopes’ men getting ready for the start of their new National League South campaign following promotion from the Isthmian Premier last season.

Read our latest news on any of these social networks!

Tackle the News

- Sign Up for our weekly Non-League Newsletter

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.

Your subscription has been successful.

More in Non-League Paper

New Non-League Pyramid Poster 2026-27! Order yours now

Our popular Pyramid Poster is back for the 2026-27 season so you can see where your team could get promoted – or unfortunately relegated – to.ONLY £9.99 AND JUST £5 EACH FOR ANY ADDITIONAL POSTER The poster is perfect for your clubhouse or changing room and covers the Non-League Pyramid...
‘We will sort all this out’

Ebbsfleet United say they are shocked to have been slapped with a suspension by the National League just two days before the big kick-off – but believe they can rectify the situation swiftly.
Billy legacy as FA ban concrete perimeters

The Football Association are banning concrete barriers around pitches from this season – and clubs will be able to access grants to make the changes.
The Big Interview: Steve King

It's just a few days before the new season and lunch is on Steve King. King returned to the dug-out in March at an Eastbourne Borough side already doomed to relegation from National League South.