Braintree Town will kick-off their pre-season campaign with a match against Nationwide League Division Three side Leyton Orient.

The Iron, fresh from a succesful relegation fight in the Ryman League premier division, play the O's at Cressing Road on Thursday, July 24 (7.45pm).

Orient, who are due to play Barnet the night before, look set to include a handful of first-teamers.

Iron secretary Tom Woodley said: "The players who don't play against Barnet are likely to come down and play against us."

Braintree will also take on a West Ham XI on Wednesday, July 30, before hosting Dr Martens League premier division outfit Chelmsford City on Saturday, August 9 (3pm).

Published Thursday, June 5, 2003

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