BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT have confirmed a busy schedule of pre-season friendly fixtures.

The club are preparing for their first-ever campaign in the Ryman League premier division and will return to training on June 24.

They then have eight games in July and two in August, before the new season gets underway on August 12.

The R's summer schedule begins with a trip to Thurlow Nunn League newboys Little Oakley on July 8.

They then host Chelmsford City on July 11 before trips to Long Melford (July 14), neighbours FC Clacton (July 17) and Brantham Athletic (July 19).

AFC Sudbury pay a visit to North Road on July 21 before the month ends with matches at Brentwood Town (July 25) and Bury Town (July 29).

The two August friendlies are both away, at Bowers and Pitsea on August 1 and Tilbury on August 4.