Newly-promoted South Shields will begin life in the EVO-STIK North with a trip to Trafford on Saturday, August 12.

The match will see the Mariners come up against last season’s sixth-placed side at Shawe View.

Shields’ first home game will be three days later as they take on Brighouse Town at Mariners Park on Tuesday, August 15.

That will be followed by another home fixture on Saturday, August 26, as Bamber Bridge make the journey to South Tyneside.

August will conclude with a Bank Holiday trip to Scarborough Athletic on Monday, August 28.

The Mariners will make their longest journey of the league campaign on Saturday, September 9, when they cross the border into Wales to take on Colwyn Bay.

The Christmas period sees Shields host Trafford on Saturday, December 23, and travel to Kendal on Boxing Day.

The busy period will continue on Saturday, December 30, when the Mariners visit Bamber Bridge, before hosting Scarborough Athletic on New Year’s Day.

The league season is due to conclude on Saturday, April 28, with Colne the visitors to Mariners Park.

Below is SSFC’s full set of league fixtures for 2017-18 (home fixtures are in bold). Please note, these are subject to change.