Tough opening game for York

National League North favourites York City face a tough opening game.

Steve Watson's side go to an Altrincham side who finished fifth last season.

Elsewhere, Kidderminster host Leamington, while Telford go to newly promoted Kettering. As reported earlier, Hereford are home to Spennymoor.

Opening fixtures

Altrincham v York City

Blyth Spartans v Gloucester City

Boston United v Chester

Brackley Town v Alfreton Town

Curzon Ashton v Bradford (Park Avenue)

Farsley Celtic v Darlington

Gateshead v Southport

Guiseley v King's Lynn Town

Hereford v Spennymoor Town

Kettering Town v AFC Telford United

Kidderminster Harriers v Leamington