July start likely for Senior League

A statement from the Essex Senior League has confirmed that the first game of the 2016-17 season could be on Saturday 30 July.

The statement reads: “As the first round of fixtures in The Emirates FA Cup (Extra-Preliminary Round) is on Saturday 6th August, it is very likely that the Essex Senior League Season will commence the week before – Saturday 30th July – this will be ratified at the ESL AGM which is to be held on Thursday 16th June.

This puts the friendlies against Brentwood Town and St Margaretsbury into doubt. The club will make a further statement about these friendlies after the ESL AGM.