2025/26 Enterprise National League fixtures released – Morecambe and Carlisle United begin away

The wait is over – the 2025/26 Enterprise National League fixtures have been revealed and fans can finally start mapping their journeys from August through to the play-off finals in May.

With the new season set to kick off on Saturday 9 August 2025, relegated duo Morecambe and Carlisle United will both begin life outside of the EFL with away days.

The Shrimps head to Boston United – who avoided the drop last term with a great escape – while the Cumbrians face an opener on the road at Woking.

York City begin their campaign at home to Sutton United, as the Minstermen look to banish the memory of last season’s play-off heartbreak.

National League

National League newcomers Truro City begin their campaign with the first of many long trips, starting with Wealdstone, while Brackley Town welcome Eastleigh to St James Park.

Boreham Wood mark their return to the fifth tier of English football with a home clash against last season’s play-off finishers Rochdale, and Scunthorpe United kick off their season on the road at Tamworth.

Robbie Savage begins his reign with Forest Green Rovers away to Solihull Moors.

National League opening day – Saturday 9 August 2025

Altrincham vs Aldershot Town

Boreham Wood vs Rochdale

Boston United vs Morecambe

Brackley Town vs Eastleigh

Braintree Town vs FC Halifax Town

Gateshead vs Southend United

Solihull Moors vs Forest Green Rovers

Tamworth vs Scunthorpe United

Wealdstone vs Truro City

Woking vs Carlisle United

Yeovil Town vs Hartlepool United

York City vs Sutton United

The festive fixtures promise plenty of spice, with Boxing Day throwing up a host of eye-catching clashes, including a clash of ex-EFL sides as Morecambe host Rochdale.

The curtain comes down on the 2025/26 campaign on Saturday 25 April, with plenty still likely to be at stake.

National League final day – Saturday 25 April 2026

Aldershot Town v Truro City

Altrincham v Gateshead

Boreham Wood v Sutton United

Boston United v Hartlepool United

Carlisle United v Brackley Town

Forest Green Rovers v Morecambe

Rochdale v York City

Scunthorpe United v Eastleigh

Southend United v Wealdstone

Tamworth v Braintree Town

Woking v FC Halifax Town

Yeovil Town v Solihull Moors

National League North

The new National League North season kicks off with several standout fixtures, including relegated AFC Fylde at home to Oxford City and John Rooney’s Macclesfield hosting Worksop after their Northern Premier League title-winning season.

After a play-off defeat to Scunthorpe last season, Chester begin with a home tie against Peterborough Sports, while Kidderminster host Scarborough Athletic.

Newcomers Bedford Town begin with Alfreton at home.

National League North opening day – Saturday 9 August 2025

AFC Fylde vs Oxford City

Bedford Town vs Alfreton Town

Buxton vs Radcliffe

Chester vs Peterborough Sports

Curzon Ashton vs Leamington

Darlington vs Chorley

Kidderminster Harriers vs Scarborough Athletic

King’s Lynn Town vs AFC Telford United

Macclesfield vs Worksop Town

Merthyr Town vs Southport

South Shields vs Marine

Spennymoor Town vs Hereford

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National League South

In the South, Torquay United kick off their promotion push at home to Enfield Town, while Chelmsford City welcome newly promoted Horsham.

Worthing host Bath City, and Eastbourne Borough travel to Farnborough in a tough opening test.

Maidenhead United begin life back in the division against Chesham United, Maidstone United head to Hemel Hempstead Town, and Dorking Wanderers take on Chippenham Town.

There’s also a heavyweight clash to start the campaign as the two former National League sides, Dagenham & Redbridge and Ebbsfleet United, go head-to-head.

National League South opening day – Saturday 9 August 2025

Chelmsford City vs Horsham

Chippenham Town vs Dorking Wanderers

Dagenham & Redbridge vs Ebbsfleet United

Dover Athletic vs AFC Totton

Farnborough vs Eastbourne Borough

Hampton & Richmond Borough vs Salisbury

Hemel Hempstead Town vs Maidstone United

Hornchurch vs Weston-super-Mare

Maidenhead United vs Chesham United

Tonbridge Angels vs Slough Town

Torquay United vs Enfield Town

Worthing vs Bath City

Key dates to note

Promotion finals:

Saturday May 9 & Sunday May 10

FA Cup entry:

North/South clubs: September 13

National division clubs: October 11

FA Trophy entry:

North/South clubs: November 15

The full fixture lists can be found here and are also available now on the Enterprise National League website, while The Non-League Paper will take a deeper dive into all three divisions in this weekend’s edition.

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