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Scunthorpe start for Mansfield

Conference champions Mansfield Town will travel to Scunthorpe United in their first game back in the Football League, while promoted Newport County are at home to Accrington Stanley.

Scadding: It's a dream for us

Newport County owner Les Scadding says it is a 'dream' to be involved in one of the Football League's 125th anniversary fixtures.

First Football League fixtures of 2013-14: Burnley v Bolton, Derby v Blackburn, Preston v Wolves, Sheffield United v Notts County, Newport County v Accrington Stanley, Rochdale v Hartlepool United

The Football League have announced the first fixtures of the new season as they mark the 125th anniversary of their first season with a programme of special anniversary matches.

Nigeria thrash plucky Tahiti

Tahiti's first taste of a major tournament was as chastening as had been predicted as Nigeria wracked up a 6-1 win with early and late bursts in Belo Horizonte.

Newport handed Brighton away tie

Football League new boys Newport County are drawn away to Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion in the Capital One Cup first round.

Spain too strong for Uruguay

Spain opened their Confederations Cup campaign with an impressive 2-1 victory over Uruguay in Recife.

Balotelli seals win for Italy

Italy moved level with Brazil at the top of Confederations Cup Group A after a 2-1 win over Mexico at the Maracana.

Brazil off to winning start

Neymar lit up the opening match of the Confederations Cup with a stunning early goal but the final 3-0 scoreline reflected a more laboured victory over Japan than the home fans were hoping for.

Argentina stroll in friendly

A hat-trick by Barcelona forward Lionel Messi fired Argentina to an easy 4-0 friendly win in Guatemala.