 Key man off the bench the season before, Daniel Sandell, also rejoined the club.The new-look team opened their season with an easy 95–65 victory away to London Capital, and compiled a six-game unbeaten run at home with wins against such teams as the Everton Tigers, Newcastle Eagles and Milton Keynes Lions.However, the team's form on the road left something to be desired and after the opening win against London Capital, the Heat lost their next five games away from Guildford.