Barnet's under - 18's have entered the Football League Youth Alliance for this coming season and commence their campaign on August 18 with an away game to Brentford.

They follow up with a trip to Colchester United and then face Northampton Town at home on September 8.The under -18's side will play their home games at the Royal Vet College in Brookmans Park and the majority of the kick - off times will be 11am.

In the Youth Alliance Cup the Young Bees face two long trips, away to Swansea City and Plymouth Argyle respectively.

Youth secretary Malcolm Kiely will provide a more detailed report, including a full fixture list in the home match programme against Hereford United.