Tamworth’s return to National League’s top flight begins with a home date against relegated Sutton United.
The Lambs who the National League North title last season to secure back-to-back promotions and book their place at Step 1 for the first time since 2014.
It’s been an even longer wait for Boston United, who are in the top tier again 17 years after Football League relegation.
The Pilgrims won the National League North play-offs and will host Rochdale on the opening day.
National League South champions Yeovil Town welcome Hartlepool Town, managed by former boss Darren Sarll, while Braintree Town, promoted through the play-offs, start away at Oldham Athletic.
Relegated Forest Green Rovers are on the road to Aldershot Town, while beaten play-off finalists Solihull Moors are away to AFC Fylde.
Moors dumped Barnet out in the play-off semi-final back in May but Dean Brennan’s Bees have made some impressive signings this summer. They begin at FC Halifax Town.
Altrincham will look to build on their play-off finish last term and welcome Woking on the opening day.
Isuzu FA Trophy winners Gateshead host Ebbsfeet United, Maidenhead United welcome Eastleigh and Southend United begin at home to York City
Last year’s runners-up Scunthorpe United host Promotion Finalists Brackley Town in a mouthwatering opening day clash.
Brackley finished third last term, three points behind the Iron, who have appointed Andy Butler as manager this summer.
Marine’s first National League North game is home to Oxford City, who were relegated from Step 1 last term.Fellow promoted side Radcliffe also open on their own patch, they’ll face Scarborough Athletic.
Last year’s Southern Premier Central champions Needham Market travel to Curzon Ashton on day one with Leamington’s return to the divisions starting at Buxton.Kidderminster Harriers, also back at this level after a one-season absence, in their case following relegation, start at Darlington.
South Shields just missed out on the play-offs last term. They begin at Hereford.Much-changed Rushall Olympic host Farsley Celtic. Both finished a couple of points clear of relegation last term.
King’s Lynn Town pulled away from the drop in the second half of last season. They open at home to Warrington Town who adjusted well to National League North. Elsewhere Peterborough Sports host Chorley and Spennymoor Town face Chester.
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