Darlington's Blackwell Meadows (Image: Sarah Caldecott)
MIDDLESBROUGH's youngsters will head for Darlington, Spennymoor and Bishop Auckland in pre-season.
Mark Tinkler's side kick-off their preparations for the coming campaign with a trip to Bishop Auckland on Wednesday, July 12 at 7.30pm.
The following Tuesday, July 18, Boro will head for Blackwell Meadows to play Darlington, again kicking off at 7.30pm.
Boro's Under-21s will then play Spennymoor at The Brewery Field on Saturday, July 29 at 12.30pm.
Spennymoor have friendlies against Whickham, Newton Aycliffe, Morpeth Town and Guiseley, while Darlington have so far confirmed games against Tadcaster Albion and Harrogate Town, as well as Boro.
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