Match Preview

On Saturday 18 February 2018 we welcome Witham Town to Parkside for a return Bostik North League clash following Blues' impressive 4-1 win at Spa Road in early December 2017. New signing Michael Finneran from Romford could make his debut .
In Opposition
Witham currently sit in 13th place just three points behind Blues with two games in hand, so both sides will be aware of the importance of tomorrow's game with three points a must for either side. Witham were rocked recently by the shock departure of defender Lance Atkins who decided to drop down a level and join Thurlow Nunn league side Coggeshall Town. Witham include Correy Davidson in their squad. Blues fans will remember Correy who featured for Blues with some impressive displays two seasons ago and is their leading goalscorer with nine goals.

In The Past
There have been nine competitive games between the clubs with Blues registering four wins, four draws and just the one defeat. The first fixture an Essex Senior Cup 1st round tie at the Rec on the 29th September 1992 saw Blues run out 2-0 winners. The first league clash resulted in a 1-1 draw at Rush Green on the 8th December 2012, Joe Sweeney grabbing a point after Lewis Godbold had given Witham an early lead. Joao Carlos is the only survivor for Blues from that game and John Watson for Witham. In the game at Spa Road this season goals from Kieran Bishop (2), Ryan Mahal and Jamie Slabber secured a fine win. Correy Davidson registered a consolation goal from the penalty spot.

Current Form
Blues
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WITHAM
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