It seems like only yesterday that the football season drew to a close, yet it all kicks off again this weekend.
Welsh League Division One champions Cambrian and Clydach begin the defence of their title on Friday, hosting last year’s runners up Taff's Well in the most mouth-watering of opening day fixtures.
Cambrian have been in fine fettle during pre season recording wins over Govillon, Aberbargoed Buds, and AFC Llwydcoed, as well as drawing with Premier outfit Abeystwyth Town.
The match will be a good estimator of how the rest of the season may pan out, while the other fixture kicking off on Friday night sees Bridgend Town entertaining new boys Caerleon.
This could potentially be a massive season for Bridgend and with the facilities of the Brewery Field at their disposal, they will undoubtedly be targeting a place in the League of Wales next season.
Monmouth Town, who bagged the Division Two title last year, open up their account with a trip to Aberaman Athletic, while fellow newcomers Tata Steel host AFC Porth.
Elsewhere, Cwmbran Celtic face a tough opening day encounter at Barry Town, Pontardawe Town travel to Bryntirion Athletic, Goytre United welcome title contenders Haverfordwest County and Ton Pentre clash with West End.
Last year's Division One whipping boys Caerau Ely begin life in the second string with a home clash against Caerau.
Cwmaman Institute will begin their campaign to bounce back up to the top flight against Newport YMCA, who missed out on promotion at the tail end of last season.
New boys Undy Athletic will be looking to get off to a good start at Ely Rangers, while fellow newcomers Goytre renew old rivalries when they host Briton Ferry Llansawel.
Meanwhile, Croesyceiliog travel to Aberbargoed Buds, Caldicot Town meet Ammanford, Dinas Powys host Garden Village and Penrhiwceiber Rangers entertain new boys Cardiff Corinthians.
Bridgend Street, who narrowly missed out on promotion last season, begin their Division Three campaign with an intriguing clash against Treharris Athletic Western, who were relegated last year.
Bettws and Newcastle Emlyn, who both dropped down to the bottom tier, kick off their seasons against Pontypridd Town and Treowen Stars respectively.
Last season’s strugglers AFC Llwydcoed will be eager to commence the season as they mean to go on when they welcome Tredegar Town.
The day's other fixtures sees Newport Civil Service clash with Abertillery Bluebirds, Llanwern play host to Cardiff Met (formerly UWIC) and Risca United face Cardiff Grange Quins.
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