Looking ahead: Torquay United

Torquay United F.C

Manager: Kevin Nicholson

Nickname: The Gulls 

Ground: Plainmoore (6500)

Position last season: 17th

Last season: 

A disappointing season last time out that saw Torquay just about survive against relegation by just three points. 
In the FA Trophy the Gulls were knocked out in round one. Torquay faced Braintree Town. Braintree came out on top 2-0 at Cressing Road. 
As for the FA Cup that also was a short campaign. Torquay came up against Woking. At Plainmoore the game ended in a draw and forced a replay. Woking came out on top in the replay 2-1. 

History:

Torquay United were formed back in 1899. Since 1910 the Gulls have played there football at Plainmoore. Torquay's most recent trophy success was the conference premier play offs back in 2009. 

We look forward to facing the gulls next season. 

Looking ahead: Aldershot Town

Aldershot Town F.C 

Manager: Gary Waddock 

Nickname: The Shots

Ground: Recreation Ground (7100)

Position last season: 5th

Last season:

A very good season last time out for Aldershot making the play off semi finals. Losing only ten games last time out the Shots finished on a respectable 82 points. Aldershot went on to face Tranmere in the play off semi finals and went on to lose 5-2 on aggregate. 
In the FA Trophy was a short campaign for the Shots. Aldershot faced East Thurrock United in the first round. The game finished 1-1 and went to a replay at the Recreation Ground. East Thurrock took it to extra time and came out on top 4-3 winners.
As for the FA Cup it was another short campaign. The Shots faced Eastbourne Borough in the last qualifying round. Aldershot lost out 2-1 and failed to reach the first round proper.

History:

Aldershot were formed in 1992. Throughout there 25 year history the Shots went through administration in 2013. Throughout there history Aldershot spent five seasons in the football league from 2008-2013. Mark Butler currently holds the record for the most goals for Aldershot. Along with this Jason Chewins holds the record for the most appearances.

We look forward to facing the Shots next season. 

Looking ahead: Tranmere Rovers

Tranmere Rovers F.C

Manager: Micky Mellon

Nickname: Super White Army.

Ground: Prenton Park (16567)

Position last season: 2nd


Last season: 

A very good season last time out for Tranmere that all ended in disappointment. The Super White Army were just five points off champions Lincoln City. Tranmere came up against Aldershot Town in the play off semi finals. A convincing win over two legs as Tranmere won 5-2 on aggregate. Forest Green Rovers were Tranmere's opposition in the final. Forest Green were too much for the Super White Army. As Tranmere lost 3-1 at Wembley.
In the FA Trophy Tranmere made it all the way to the semi finals. Beating Wrexham 1-0 in round one. Tranmere then went on to beat South Park 4-1. Next up was Chelmsford City who took it too a replay but Rovers came out 4-1 winners. Barrow were next as Tranmere beat them 5-1. Macclesfield Town were Rovers' semi final opposition. Macclesfield came out 2-1 winners over the both legs to knock out the Super White Army.
As for the FA Cup it was defiantly less successful. Rovers failed to make the first round proper as they were beat by Barrow in the fourth qualifying round 2-1. 

History:

The Super White Army were formed back in 1884 first as Belmont F.C. Throughout there 133 year history Rovers have had a lot of success. Despite this there most recent trophy was back in 2005 when Rovers won the league one play offs. Ray Mathias currently holds the record for most appearances for the club with an impressive 637.

We look forward to facing Rovers next season. 

Looking ahead: Boreham Wood

Boreham Wood F.C

Manager: Luke Garrard 

Nickname: The wood

Ground: Meadow Park ( 4500)

Position last season: 11th



Last season: 

A solid campaign last time out for the wood that resulted in a mid table finish in the national league. 
In the FA Trophy the wood reached the fourth round. In the first round Boreham Wood overcame Maidstone United in there first round replay. They then went on to face National league north side Alferton Town. The wood came out 2-1 winners and were drawn against Sutton United. Boreham Wood went on to beat Sutton United 5-0. Lincoln City proved too much for the wood as Lincoln came out 2-0 winners.
As for the FA Cup it was a short campaign as the wood only reached the first round proper. Boreham Wood beat Hendon in the fourth qualifying round 3-0 at Meadow Park. In the first round proper Notts County were the opposition.  After holding them to a 2-2 draw at Meadow Park. The Wood didn't have enough to win in the replay as County won 2-0.

History: 

The Wood were formed in 1948. Despite there 69 year history Boreham Wood do not have many honors to there name. The Wood's highest ever league finish was actually last time out when they finished 11th in the National league. Along with this the furthest the Wood have ever got in the FA Cup is the second round. They achieved this twice in back to back seasons. First in the 1996-97 season and again in the 1997-98 season. 

We look forward to facing the wood next season. 

Looking ahead: Eastleigh

Eastleigh F.C 

Manager: Richard Hill

Nickname: The Spitfires

Ground: Silverlake Stadium (5192)

Position last season: 15th 


Last season: 

A poor season by Eastleigh's standards last season. A bottom half finish was not what the spitfires' fans expected. 
In the FA Trophy Eastleigh were knocked out in round 1 by Harlow Town away from home 2-0
As for the FA Cup it was a good campaign as Eastleigh reached the third round. It started with a brilliant win 6-0 against North Leigh. They then beat league side Swindon Town in the first round replay. Next up Eastleigh beat Halfiax Town. Brentford were just too much for the Spitfires in the third round.

History:

Eastleigh were formed back in 1946. Despite there 71 year history the Spitfires have never made it too the football league yet. The highest Eastleigh have ever finished is 4th in the national league. They did this in the 2013-14 season. The Spitfires' most recent trophy win was back in the 2013-14 season when they won the Conference south. Eastleigh have played at there current stadium since 1957. They have only ever played there home games at two stadiums.

We look forward to facing the spitfires' next season.

Looking ahead: Bromley

Bromley F.C 

Manager: Neil Smith

Nickname: The Ravens 

Ground: Hayes Lane (5000)

Position last season: 10th 

Last season:

A mid table finish last time out for the Ravens. It was a solid campaign for Bromley who finished on a respectable 68 points. 
In the FA Trophy Bromley made it too the second round. They came up against national league south side Welling United. Welling came out on top beating the Ravens 2-1 at Hayes Lane. 
The FA Cup was a short campaign last time out. Bromley faced Braintree Town in the last qualifying round. Braintree came out on top 4-2 winners to knock the Ravens out of the FA Cup.  

History: 

The Ravens were formed back in 1892. They moved to there current home ground Hayes Lane in 1938. There most recent trophy success was back in in the 2014-15 season when Bromley won the National league south. George Brown is a iconic player in Bromley's history. Brown holds the record for the most appearances and most goals for Bromley.   

We look forward to facing The Ravens next season. 

Looking ahead: Maidstone United F.C

Maidstone United F.C 


Manager: Jay Saunders 

Nickname: The stones

Ground: The Gallagher stadium (4191)

Position last season: 14th 

Last season:

A solid season last time out for the stones finishing around mid table in their first season in the national league. Maidstone were one of four teams to finish on 58 points. 
As for the FA Trophy the stones came up against Boreham Wood in the first round. After a 0-0 draw away Maidstone lost 3-2 at the Gallagher stadium in the replay. 
In the FA Cup the stones made it to the first round proper. In the last qualifying round Maidstone beat Billericay Town 3-1 and went on to face league one side Rochdale. Maidstone forced a replay but Rochdale won 2-0 in the replay to knock the stones out. 

History:

Maidstone United were formed back in 1992 just 25 years ago. Although the stones only have a short history the Gallagher stadium is there 6th home stadium throughout their history. Since there formation last season was there first season in the national league. 
Current Manchester United center back Chris Smalling had a spell with the stones early in his career. Smalling spent two years with Maidstone before moving on too Fulham. The Stones' most recent trophy is the National league south play off trophy. They won this in the 2015-16 season. 

We look forward to facing the stones next season.  

Looking ahead: Leyton Orient F.C

Leyton Orient F.C

Manager: Steve Davies 

Nickname: The O's

Ground: Brisbane Road (9271)

Position last season: 24th (league 2)


Last season: 

A dismal season last time out for the O's which resulted in relegation to the national league. Orient finished the season on just 36 points. 
Leyton Orient's FA Cup run was cut short as they failed to make it past the first round. Sheffield United beat the O's 6-0 in the first round.


History:

The O's were formed back in 1881 originally as Eagle Cricket Club. Throughout there history Leyton Orient have struggled for success. Only winning two major trophies throughout there history. Despite this they hold the record for the quickest goal in a play off final in just 21 seconds against Blackpool in 2001. 

We are looking forward to facing the O's next season. 

Looking ahead: Solihull Moors F.C

Solihull Moors F.C 

Manager: Liam McDonald 

Nickname: The Moors

Ground: Damson Park (4313)

Position last season: 16th


Last season:

A tough season last time out but a solid one for the moors. 
Solihull survived in the national league by just five points. The moors had a solid campaign winning nearly half of there games. 
In the FA Trophy the moors' campaign was a short one. Solihull faced Matlock Town at Damson Park in the first round. Matlock pulled off a fantastic shock beating Solihull 2-1. 
As for the FA Cup a solid campaign reaching the second round. Solihull saw off Kettering in the last qualifying round before beating Yeovil Town on penalties in the first round proper. Luton Town were just too much for the moors' in the second round. Luton were 6-2 winners in the end. 

History: 

The moors' were formed just nine years ago back in 2007. Since being formed Solihull have won two trophies. Most notably the National league north in the 2015-16 season. Despite this round two is as far as the moors have gone in both the FA Trophy and the FA Cup. Last time out Solihull recorded there biggest ever defeat away at Tranmere Rovers where they lost 9-0. 

We look forward to facing the moors next season. 

Cefn Druids 1-3 Wrexham

Cefn Druids 1-3 Wrexham 

A solid game for Wrexham who were deserving winners on the night. Manager Dean Keates played two different sides both halves. With just Christian Dibble getting 90 minutes. 

First Half: 
A solid first half from Wrexham who controlled the game from word go. Creating several chances but the dragons only managed to grab the one. A beautiful finish from trialist B who cut in side and fired in to the back of the net. 
Man of the match for the first half again was midfielder Leo Smith. Leo was energetic and helpt with controlling the pace of the game. Creating chances for the attackers Leo put in a fantastic shift yet again.
Along with that the whole team looked solid from defense to attack. While striker Scott Boden made his debut. 

Second half:
A tougher display in the second half from the dragons. Druids created more in the second half for the defense to deal with. Defender James Jennings grabbed Wrexham's second with a free header in the box. Cefn Druids managed to grab one back from the spot.  Youngster Ben Barrat restored the two goal lead just before the end. 
Defender James Jennings was the Man of the match for the second half. The left back flew up and down the left hand side creating plenty of chances for his teammates. James even managed to pop up with a good goal for him self. 

Looking ahead: Dagenham and Redbridge F.C

Dagenham and Redbridge F.C

Manager: John Still

Nickname: Daggers

Ground: Victoria Road (6078)

Position last season: 4th 


Last season:

A solid season for the daggers last time out. Dagenham finished 4th in the league but lost out in the play off semi-finals to play off winners Forest Green Rovers. The daggers finished the season with a solid points total of 84, five points inside the playoffs. 
It was a short FA Cup run last time out for the daggers as they only made it too the first round proper. Dagenham came through the qualifying round with flying colours .They met Halifax Town in the first round after going to a replay Halifax came out 2-1 winners at the shay. 
Dagenham's FA Trophy run was even shorter. The daggers lost 2-1 at Victoria road too Worthing. 

History:

The daggers were formed back in 1992. It took till the 2006-07 season for the daggers to gain promotion to the football league. Then in the 2009-10 season the daggers gained promotion too league 1. Then in the 2015-16 season Dagenham lost there football league status getting relegated to the National league. The last trophy the daggers won was back in the 2009-10 season when the daggers won the league two playoffs. 

We look forward to facing the daggers next season. 

Lex 1 Wrexham 3

Lex 1 Wrexham 3 

A good start to pre season for Wrexham who dominated the game from start to finish. 

Keats fielded two different sides first half and second. 

Goals from Paul Rutherford and Freeman in the first half and Leo Smith in the second secured a winning start for Wrexham. 

First half: 

A strong first half from Wrexham. A lovely finish from Paul Rutherford put Wrexham ahead. The reds dominated from start to finish and Freeman put the dragons 2-0 up. Lex grabbed one back late in the first half. 

A few players impressed during there first 45 minutes of pre season. Rutherford looked good and worked well. Sam Wedgbury controlled the midfield and vocal. Shaun Pearson was captain and was vocal controlling the lines. 

Chris Hollroyd was my first half man of the match the big man created chances and was unlucky not to grab a goal. 

Second half: 

An arguably weaker side in the second half who got the job done. A beautiful finish from Leo Smith secured the win. A controlled second half from the dragons. 

Leo Smith was my second half man of the match worked hard and managed to score a wonderful goal. 

Jack Mackreth also impressed for the Reds a fast paced winger who was able to beat his man. 

Looking ahead: Dover Athletic F.C

Dover Athletic F.C 

Nickname: The whites

Manager: Chris Kinnear 

Ground: Crabble athletic ground (5745)

Position last season: 6th 

Last season: 

A mixed season for the whites that saw them narrowly miss out on the playoffs. 
The whites missed out on the playoffs by just three points to Aldershot. Despite losing 15 games Dover finished the season on 79 points. 
The White's FA Trophy campaign was a short one. Dover faced national league south side Dartford. After forcing a replay Dartford came out on top 2-1 winners at the Crabble. 
There FA Cup run did not last much longer with Dover only reaching the first round proper. They forced League 2 side Cambridge United to extra time. The U's were just too much for Dover winning 4-2 after extra time. 

History:

Dover were formed just 34 years ago in 1983. They have not had the most successful time of it only winning seven trophies in there history. Most recently being the Conference south playoffs back in the 2013-14 season. The white's highest ever finish was 5th in the National league in the 2015=16 season. 

We look forward to facing the white's next season.

Looking ahead: Guiseley A.F.C

Guiseley A.F.C

Nickname: The lions

Manager: Adam Lockwood

Ground: Nethermoore park (4000)

Position last season: 20th


Last season:

A successful campaign for the expectations of the lions last time out managing to survive in the national league. 
They left it very late to survive but a last minute equalser against Solihull Moors kept the lions up right at the death. As a result sent York City down. 
The lions' FA Cup campaign did not last long as the lions lost out to Lincoln City in there last qualifying round replay. 
As for the FA Trophy Guiseley made it slightly further reaching the second round. The lions' beat National league north side Chorley in the first round 1-0. In the second round National league north side Nuneaton Town proved too much for the lions. Guiseley lost 6-1 to bring there FA Trophy journey to an end. 

History:

The lions were formed back in 1909. They have played at Nethermoore park since they were established 108 years ago. The lions have been most successful in the West Riding County Cup winning the competition 9 times in there history. Most recently in the 2011-12 season. 
Throughout there history the lions have never progressed further than the first round in the iconic FA Cup. Along with this they have never gone past the semi finals in the FA Trophy.

We look forward to facing the lions next season.