Fixtures for the new East Hockey League campaign have been released more than six weeks before it gets under way.
Long Sutton will make their Division One North bow at home to Cambridge City Seconds on September 21, following their promotion last season.
Spalding start at Harleston Magpies with the local derby dates set for November 2 at Spalding and February 22 at Long Sutton.
Spalding Ladies’ first and second teams will be competing as rivals in Division Two North West and both are away on the opening day – the firsts at Pelicans in King’s Lynn and the seconds at Cambridge Nomads.
The inter-club clashes are scheduled for November 30 and March 22.
Following their relegation, Long Sutton Ladies start their Division Three North West season at Bourne Deeping.
