GRAYS Athletic will start their 2025-26 Isthmian North campaign with a home game against Takely on Saturday, 9 August.

And the first away match will quickly follow, with a trip to Redbridge on Monday, 11 August.

The two 'El Chavico' derbies against fierce rivals and landlords Tilbury will be on Saturday, 27 December when the Blues will be the 'home team' - with the second clash at Chadfields on Easter Monday, 6 April.