REDGATE begin the defence of their title in the Premier Division of the Taunton & District Saturday Football League with a home game against North Petherton on Saturday, August 31.

Redgate retained their championship last season with a seven-point cushion over second placed Galmington, who start the season with a home match against Wembdon.

Minehead Reserves kick off the new season in the top division with a home match against Wellington A who won the first division last winter, finishing one-point clear of Galmington Reserves and Bridgwater Wolves.

In Division One promoted Alcombe Rovers entertain Norton Fitzwarren while Bridgwater Grasshoppers have a derby match at home to Bridgwater Sports.

Opening day fixtures, Premier Division: Bridgwater Wolves v Staplegrove Reserves, Galmington v Wembdon, Minehead Reserves v Wellington A, Redgate v North Petherton, Stogursey v Wyvern United. Division One: Alcombe Rovers v Norton Fitzwarren, Bridgwater Grasshoppers v Bridgwater Sports, Exmoor Rangers v Wyvern Reserves, Wellington Road Dons v Galmington Reserves. Division Two: Minehead Colts v Norton Fitzwarren Reserves, North Petherton Rewserves v Dunwear United Reserves, Racehorse Rovers v Nether Stowey Reserves, Bridgwater Wolves Colts v North Curry.

Wednesday, September 4, Seward Cup: Wellington Reds v Watchet Town Reserves (Richard Huish College), Racehorse Rovers v Bridgwater & Albion (Bridgwater College Academy).