The Ives finished off their pre-season programme with a 2-2 draw at Hendon on Saturday afternoon. Greg Kaziboni got both goals for the Ives, who looked on course to secure the win. However, they were undone in the final moments when the home side got an equaliser.

Attention now turns to the start of the league campaign when the curtain goes up on the 2023/24 Southern League Premier Division Central season next Saturday when the Ives host Mickleover at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road. Kick-off 3:00pm.