The RJF Beckett Homes Football League season starts on Saturday with a full programme of matches in both divisions.

Division one champions Kirkbymoorside Reserves begin the defence of the title with a home game against Aislaby United, who have added some young players to last year's squad. Duncombe Park, last year's runners-up, are away to Black Swan Pickering.

Thornton-le-Dale are at home to Pickering Royal Oak in a match between the two sides promoted from division two. Royal Oak have made two signings in John Reed, the former Pickering Town and Ryedale Sports Club favourite, and Nicky Wilkinson, from Ryedale Sports Club. All games kick-off at 2pm.

Updated: 11:04 Wednesday, September 10, 2003