Hendon began their preseason build up with a 3-0 defeat at Margate. Although no new signings have been confirmed, Frank Murphy included a number of trialists. Former youth team goalkeeper Farai Jackson, Ian Duncan, a full back with Aylesbury last year, Alan McCarthy, a centre back with Boreham Wood last year, Jason Donlan, a midfielder who made appearances for the reserves last year having been a professional with Swindon Town, Derek Elliott, a striker from Scottish football, Richard Butler, a midfielder and Leon Moloney, a striker, all made appearances.