Fixture Release Day: Key Dates to Watch for Salisbury FC Fans
Fixture release day is always one of the most anticipated moments in the football calendar — a day where supporters mark key dates, plan away trips, and start dreaming of glory. For Salisbury FC, the 2025/26 Enterprise National League South campaign is packed with exciting matchups and fierce rivalries. Here’s a look at the key fixtures to circle in your diary.
Opening Day – Saturday, August 9
Salisbury will begin their campaign on the road, travelling to face Hampton & Richmond Borough. An early test away from home, this fixture provides an opportunity to start the season strongly and set the tone for the months ahead. This fixture will also provide interest through the numerous players who have transferred between the two clubs this summer. Keeya, Atkinson and Revan will be travelling back to their former hunting ground when they make their Whites’ competitive debut. On the other hand, familiar faces will be lining up against Salisbury in the form of Silva and Fasanmade. A positive result here could build confidence before a challenging run of fixtures that includes home games against Dagenham & Redbridge and Bath City.
Final Day – Saturday, April 25
The season concludes with an away trip to Hemel Hempstead Town on Saturday, April 25. While it’s impossible to predict how the table will look by then, this final fixture could prove crucial in the push for promotion, play-off spots, or survival. Expect a tense and dramatic finish as Salisbury aim to end the season on a high.
Festive Fixtures – Boxing Day & New Year’s
Boxing Day brings one of the most eagerly awaited home fixtures of the season as Salisbury host AFC Totton on Friday, December 26. A packed Ray Mac Stadium is expected for what promises to be a thrilling derby clash, filled with festive spirit and fierce competition.
Just a few days later, on Tuesday, December 30, Salisbury are back on the road, taking on Weston-super-Mare. It’s a tough away trip to close out the year, but a strong performance could set the stage for a successful 2026.
To kick off the New Year, Salisbury travel to Hornchurch on Saturday, January 3 — a tough fixture against a side known for their home strength. Picking up points over the festive period could be crucial in the context of the league table.
Derby Days – Chippenham Town
The battles with Chippenham Town are always intense affairs, and fans won’t have to wait long for the first encounter. Salisbury travel to Hardenhuish Park on Tuesday, November 4, for what promises to be a fiery midweek clash under the lights. The reverse fixture takes place on Tuesday, January 27, at the Ray Mac — a prime opportunity for Salisbury to assert dominance at home and claim bragging rights.
These matches are always highly anticipated and could have significant implications depending on each team’s form going into them. Dutton’s newly shaped side will be looking to repeat what last season’s squad did, gaining maximum points in the Wiltshire derby.
Local Rivalries – AFC Totton
Beyond the festive showdown on Boxing Day, Salisbury will also face AFC Totton away on Friday, April 3. Just three weeks before the end of the season, this could be a defining fixture. Whether battling for points at the top or trying to gain momentum ahead of the final run-in, the stakes will be high.
With both meetings falling at pivotal points in the season — one during the festive rush and one in the final month — expect fireworks and full-blooded performances from both sides.
From a tough opener to a high-stakes season finale, and mouthwatering derbies in between, the 2025/26 fixture list gives Salisbury FC supporters plenty to look forward to. Whether it’s the excitement of a first matchday, the drama of a local rivalry, or the tension of the final push in April, one thing is certain: this campaign will be full of moments to remember.
Get ready for a season of passion, pride, and plenty of drama — the countdown begins now!
Salisbury manager Brian Dutton is looking forward to another exciting and challenging season. He said, “It’s great to have the fixtures and see the roadmap of the season ahead. It’s going to be another challenging season, but we’re looking forward to it.
“The way the fixtures are, it looks like we are going to have some big match days at the Ray Mac and we’re looking forward to welcoming all our supporters back to the ground.”
The full fixture list is below:
| Sat | Aug | 9 | Hampton & Richmond Borough | A | |
| Sat | Aug | 16 | Dagenham & Redbridge | H | |
| Tue | Aug | 19 | Bath City | H | |
| Sat | Aug | 23 | Dover Athletic | A | |
| Mon | Aug | 25 | Hornchurch | H | |
| Sat | Aug | 30 | Horsham | A | |
| Tue | Sep | 2 | Worthing | A | |
| Sat | Sep | 6 | Tonbridge Angels | H | |
| Sat | Sep | 13 | Emirates FA Cup 2Q | ||
| Sat | Sep | 20 | Eastbourne Borough | A | |
| Sat | Sep | 27 | Emirates FA Cup 3Q | ||
| Sat | Oct | 4 | Torquay United | H | |
| Sat | Oct | 11 | Enfield Town | A | Emirates FA Cup 4Q |
| Sat | Oct | 18 | Slough Town | H | |
| Tue | Oct | 21 | Farnborough | H | |
| Sat | Oct | 25 | Ebbsfleet United | A | |
| Sat | Nov | 1 | Dorking Wanderers | H | Emirates FA Cup 1 |
| Tue | Nov | 4 | Chippenham Town | A | |
| Sat | Nov | 8 | Chesham United | A | |
| Sat | Nov | 15 | Isuzu FA Trophy 2 | ||
| Sat | Nov | 22 | Chelmsford City | H | |
| Tue | Nov | 25 | Maidenhead United | H | |
| Sat | Nov | 29 | Maidstone United | A | |
| Sat | Dec | 6 | Hemel Hempstead Town | H | Emirates FA Cup 2 |
| Sat | Dec | 13 | Isuzu FA Trophy 3 | ||
| Sat | Dec | 20 | Bath City | A | |
| Fri | Dec | 26 | AFC Totton | H | |
| Tue | Dec | 30 | Weston-super-Mare | A | |
| Sat | Jan | 3 | Hornchurch | A | |
| Sat | Jan | 10 | Worthing | H | Emirates FA Cup 3 / Isuzu FA Trophy 4 |
| Sat | Jan | 17 | Dagenham & Redbridge | A | |
| Sat | Jan | 24 | Hampton & Richmond Borough | H | |
| Tue | Jan | 27 | Chippenham Town | H | |
| Sat | Jan | 31 | Dorking Wanderers | A | Isuzu FA Trophy 5 |
| Sat | Feb | 7 | Ebbsfleet United | H | |
| Wed | Feb | 11 | Farnborough | A | |
| Sat | Feb | 14 | Chesham United | H | Emirates FA Cup 4 |
| Sat | Feb | 21 | Chelmsford City | A | |
| Tue | Feb | 24 | Maidenhead United | A | |
| Sat | Feb | 28 | Maidstone United | H | Isuzu FA Trophy 6 |
| Sat | Mar | 7 | Eastbourne Borough | H | Emirates FA Cup 5 |
| Tue | Mar | 10 | Torquay United | A | |
| Sat | Mar | 14 | Slough Town | A | |
| Sat | Mar | 21 | Enfield Town | H | |
| Sat | Mar | 28 | Dover Athletic | H | Isuzu FA Trophy Semi-Final |
| Fri | Apr | 3 | AFC Totton | A | |
| Sat | Apr | 4 | Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final | ||
| Mon | Apr | 6 | Weston-super-Mare | H | |
| Sat | Apr | 11 | Tonbridge Angels | A | |
| Sat | Apr | 18 | Horsham | H | |
| Sat | Apr | 25 | Hemel Hempstead Town | A | Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final |
