First Uhlsport Hellenic Premier League fixtures for 2016/17 have been announced

The first fixtures for the 2016/17 Uhlsport Hellenic Premier League season have been announced.

As expected there will be one round of games for sides competing in the Emirates FA Cup which kicks-off on Saturday 6th August.

Related: Diary dates for the start of the non-league season

The first round of league fixtures will take place on Tuesday 2nd August and see’s Bracknell Town and Binfield scheduled with away fixtures. Ascot United and Thatcham Town are both at home.

Binfield’s first fixture is a repeat of the final game of last season, the heartbreaking Reading Senior Cup final against Henley Town.

Those ties affecting FiB clubs:

Ascot United vs Highmoor-IBIS
Flackwell Heath vs Bracknell Town
Henley Town vs Binfield
Thatcham Town vs Ardley United

The full draw for the Extra Preliminary Round of the 2016/17 Emirates FA Cup is available here, the standout tie see’s Bracknell Town visit last seasons Premier Division runners up Thatcham.

Clubs have been busy signing players for the new season, keep up with all the comings and goings here.

Talking of Henley, it’s always worth watching this video of the celebrating Red Kites players dropping the cup..

Here’s the full opening day draw for the Uhlsport Hellenic Premier League:

Ascot United vs Highmoor-Ibis
Brimscombe & Thrupp vs Lydney Town
Flackwell Heath vs Bracknell Town
Henley Town vs Binfield
Longlevens AFC vs Oxford City Nomads
Thame United vs Burnham
Thatcham Town vs Ardley United
Tuffley Rovers vs Highworth Town
Royal Wootton Bassett vs Carterton