Whitby Town handed tough Leek away start to NPL Premier Division season
Whitby Town will begin their 2026-27 Northern Premier League Premier Division campaign with a trip to Leek Town after the league unveiled its fixtures for the new season.
The Seasiders face a challenging opening month, with six league matches scheduled before the end of August.
Their first home fixture arrives on Tuesday, August 11, when Guiseley visit the Towbar Express Stadium, before meetings with Ilkeston Town, Warrington Town, Cleethorpes Town, Quorn and Alfreton Town round off a busy start to the campaign.
Bank Holiday Monday football returns to Whitby on August 31 when former National League North side Alfreton Town make the journey to the North Yorkshire coast.
The reverse fixture is scheduled for January 2.
Supporters will also be looking forward to several notable fixtures throughout the season, including clashes with big-name clubs such as Bury and FC United of Manchester.
Whitby's first encounter with Bury comes away from home on December 19 before the Shakers visit the Towbar Express Stadium on April 3.
FC United of Manchester host the Seasiders on October 3, with the return fixture in Whitby taking place on February 6.
The festive schedule offers a particularly attractive fixture as local rivals Redcar Athletic visit Whitby on Boxing Day.
The reverse meeting at Redcar's Hollou Sports Stadium is set for Easter Monday.
Whitby also face fellow North East side Stockton Town on October 31 and April 10, while meetings with Workington are scheduled for October 13 in Cumbria and February 20 at home.
Newly-promoted Emley provide another intriguing addition to the fixture list.
The West Yorkshire club host Whitby on November 7 before travelling to the Towbar Express Stadium for the final match of the season on April 17.
As ever, the fixture list remains subject to change because of cup commitments and postponements, but supporters can now begin making plans for another season in the NPL Premier Division.