Then just a week later the Nailers travel to face yet another Midland League Premier Division side, this time travelling to Leicestershire based Quorn FC who finished 11th last season.

Belper will then return to the Marston’s Stadium on Tuesday July 18th as we welcome Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division side Rushall Olympic for a 7:45pm kick off before facing Staveley Miners Welfare on Saturday July 22nd at home.

This is followed by another away fixture for the Nailers, travelling to face South Normanton Athletic of the East Midlands Counties League on July 25th, 7:30pm kick off.

Belper then face local rivals Mickleover Sports at home on July 29th before welcoming League Two side Chesterfield to the Marston’s Stadium on August 1st, kicking off at 7:30pm.

In the final game of pre-season for Belper as the Nailers travel to Matlock to play for the Caroline Melbourne Trophy, which Belper won last year, beating the Gladiators on penalties. The game is on Friday August 4th, kicking off at 7:30pm.