Manager Edwin Stein faces his first selection headache of the season on the opening day at Hitchin Town. Keita Karamoko is suspended for one game, carried over from last season. Coincidentally David Hook, back at Earlsmead for the pre-season is also suspended, following a similar occurance at Hendon last term.

Harrow were defeated for the first time this season by Staines Town at Earlsmead this evening. Marcus Campbell scored a hat-trick, while Robert Charles netted Harrow's consolation.

Harrow came from 2-0 down to draw at Weymouth on Saturday, Robert Charles scoring both goals.

Harrow's unbeaten pre-season form remained intact last night, with a 1-1 draw against a young Chelsea side. Abdul Yoki scored for Harrow.

Harrow's new home strip will be on display in tomorrow's friendly against Chelsea. Kick off is at 7.30pm. Admission prices are £6 adults, £3 children / senior citizens.

Brian Haule made a first appearance of the season, as Harrow beat Windsor and Eton at Earlsmead last night.

A late header from Dean Cannoville gave Harrow a 4-3 win over Dr Martens Premier side Grantham Town this afternoon. The other goals were scored by Stuart Elliot, Ross Fitzsimon and Daniel Dyer.

In a late addition to the pre-season programme, Harrow will play host to a Chelsea XI next Thursday, 31st July. Kick off is 7.30pm.

As a special offer, ticket prices for the game have been frozen at last season's rate of £6 for adults and £3 for children / senior citizens.

Harrow's league programme starts with a visit to Hitchin Town in three weeks time. The first home fixture is against last season's Conference side Kettering on Tuesday 19th August. The festive season offers mixed fortunes with a Boxing Day derby at home to Hendon, while those nursing New Years hangovers have been rewarded with an away trip to Heybridge!

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New signing Steve Dogbe scored Harrow's only goal in a 1-1 draw at Edgware Town last night.

Boro’ opened their pre-season build-up with a convincing 3-0 win over Ryman Division 1 North opponents Waltham Forest (formerly Leyton-Pennant) at Earlsmead on Saturday.

Harrow's goalscorers were debutant Kevin Chakadza, Pat Gavin and Eseyas Yhdego (pictured left).

Harrow signed former Chesham United midfielder Steve Dogbe over the weekend.

A number of reports have appeared over the past week regarding a potential ground sharing deal with Southall F.C. of the Combined Counties League. The club have been homeless since 1992 and were most recently tenants at Chalfont St Peter.

At the time of writing, no such agreement has been made with Southall, and indeed there has been no discussion at board level on this subject. Slough Town are still able to exercise their option to ground share at Earlsmead for next season, following an agreement formalised earlier this year.