The island's newest football club play their first-ever league fixture this afternoon.

Jersey Bulls kick-off their Combined Counties Divison One campaign at Springfield against Ash United.

Kick-off is at 3pm.

Assistant Manager Kevin Nelson says preparation has gone well.

"Everyone has impressed me over the course of pre-season. More than I expected but certain people have stood out and probably dragged themselves into this squad.

"The 18 that we've got is really strong."

Bulls Assistant Manager Kevin Nelson has his say ahead of the new season this weekend.

It’s going to be a special day.

Make sure you’re part of history! #BackTheBulls pic.twitter.com/9G0v9lPLvg

— JerseyBullsFC (@jersey_bulls) August 1, 2019

Gary Freeman's side played two pre-season friendlies - losing 4-3 to Stevenage and 3-0 to Leicester City Under-23s.

Opponents Ash United finished 7th in the table last season with 17 wins from 34 matches.

The Bulls' 18 man squad consists of:

Euan van der Vliet, Bradley Rolland, Jack Griffin, Jay Giles, James Queree, James Carr, Luke Campbell, Harry Cardwell, Jack Boyle, Fraser Barlow, Jonny Le Quesne, Jake Baker, Jules Gabbiadini, Kamen Nafkha, Adam Trotter, Keiran Lester, Karl Hinds, Daryl Wilson.