Key dates confirmed - including fixture release day

The fixtures for the upcoming Vanarama National League North season will be released at 1pm on Wednesday, July 5th.

South Shields supporters will be eagerly awaiting the release of the schedule, ahead of the club's first campaign in tier six.

The league season itself will begin on Saturday, August 5th, with the 46th and final fixture to take place on Saturday, April 20th.

The side which finishes first will be promoted to the top tier of the National League, with those in second and third qualifying for the play-off semi-final. The teams which finish fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh will enter the play-off eliminators, while the bottom four will be relegated. All play-off matches will be completed by Sunday, May 5th.

Round dates for the Emirates FA Cup and Isuzu FA Trophy will be confirmed in due course.

The key dates for the 2023-24 Vanarama National League North season are:

• Fixture Release Day – Wednesday, July 5th (1pm)

• Opening Day – Saturday, August 5th

• Closing Day – Saturday, April 20th (2024)

• Play-Off Eliminator A (5th v 6th) – Tuesday, April 23rd

• Play-Eliminator B (4th v 7th) – Wednesday, April 24th

• Play-Off Semi-Finals – Sunday, April 28th

• National League North Promotion Final – Sunday, May 5th