LEISTON will kick off their first ever season at Step Four with a trip to Waltham Abbey on Saturday, August 20.

Following the announcement of this season Ryman League Division One North fixtures, Leiston will play their first home match three days later, Cheshunt the visitors.

Ilford will visit Victory Road on August 27 before the Ridgeons League Premier Division champions travel to Soham Town Rangers on Bank Holiday Monday.

The Boxing Day derby will be at Needham Market while Leiston first face old foes AFC Sudbury at Victory Road on Tuesday, September 27.

Meanwhile, a strong Leiston squad is expected when they travel to SIL Senior Division side Ipswich Athletic tomorrow.

The match is a 3pm kick off and will be played at Bourne Vale Social Club, Halifax Road, Ipswich.