London Colney has announced its pre-season schedule.

Jim Nicholls starts his first pre-season in charge with a trip to Amersham on Saturday, July 12. His first home game will be the following weekend, July 19, when the Blueboys take on Ealing Town.

In total, London Colney will play eight pre-season games, including a Herts Charity Shield tie against Hoddesdon Town on Tuesday, August 5.

The SSML Premier Division starts on August 9. London Colney entertain Tring Athletic at Cotlandswick, 3pm kick-off.

• In team news, the club has announced the signing of Sam Doolan from Boreham Wood.

Pre-season fixtures:

July

12 Amersham (A) 3pm

19 Eaton Manor (H) 3pm

22 Ealing Town (H) 7.45pm

26 Northwood (H) 3pm

30 St Albans City U21 (H) 7.45pm

August

1 Letchworth (A) kick-off to be confirmed

5 Hoddesdon Town (H) 7.45pm - Herts Charity Shield