A TRIP to Northampton Town awaits Accrington Stanley for their first game of the new football season which kicks off on August 6.

The Reds first home game will be against Southend the following weekend.

On Boxing Day, local rivals Morecambe will host Stanley who will then see out the year with a trip to Hereford.

League newcomers Crawley Town will visit the Crown Ground on the last day of the season.