National League: Rochdale face Ebbsfleet United in first of five games live on TNT Sports in August

Rochdale’s curtain-raising clash with Ebbsfleet United will kick off August's live National League coverage on TNT Sports after the first five selections of the season were announced. The game at Spotland kicks off at 17:30 UK time and will see Rochdale open their campaign following their relegation from League Two against a newly-promoted Ebbsfleet side.

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The five August matches will be live on TNT Sport 1, with more live selections to be announced soon. Live TNT Sports match selections (KO time listed): Saturday, August 5 – Rochdale v Ebbsfleet United (5.30pm) Saturday, August 12 – Dagenham & Redbridge v Southend United (5.30pm) Saturday, August 19 – Chesterfield v Oldham Athletic (12.30pm) Saturday, August 26 – Hartlepool United v AFC Fylde (5.30pm) Monday, August 28 – Eastleigh v Aldershot Town (3pm) TransfersManchester United face impasse over Onana fee as Ten Hag considers alternative — Paper Round5 HOURS AGO TransfersTorres seals transfer from Villarreal to Aston Villa20 HOURS AGO