Horsham FC confirm pre-season friendly itinerary ahead of 2023-24 campaign

The Hornets have announced seven pre-season fixtures ahead of the new season.

And Horsham supporters will be delighted to hear that all but one of their warm-up matches will take place at the Camping World Community Stadium.

The Hornets entertain Metropolitan Police – the former club of last season’s top goalscorer Jack Mazzone – in their first friendly of the summer on Friday, July 14 (7.45pm).

Horsham welcome Erith & Belvedere four days later on Tuesday, July 18 (7.45pm) before hosting a yet-to-be-announced opponent on Saturday, July 22 (3pm).

Dominic Di Paola’s charges visit old friends Dorking Wanderers in their only away friendly on Tuesday, July 25 (7.45pm).

The Hornets round out their pre-season itinerary with three back-to-back home games.

Horsham host Worthing – who reached the National League South play-offs in their debut season at step two – on Saturday, July 29 (3pm).

The Hornets then entertain Gosport Borough – in what is believed to be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs – on Tuesday, August 1 (7.45pm).

Horsham conclude their pre-season against Brightlingsea Regent – who were relegated from the Isthmian Premier last season – on Saturday, August 5 (3pm).