GRAYS ATHLETIC 1st TEAM
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Sat 06 Jan 2018  ·  North Division
Heybridge Swifts
3
3
Grays Athletic Football Club
GRAYS ATHLETIC 1st TEAM

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Blues travel to Scraley Road to take on Heybridge Swifts in a Bostik league encounter. Blues' fans will be hoping for an improvement in form after a disappointing New Year's Day defeat against previously bottom club Romford. Swifts are managed by former Blues' number one Jody Brown who had enjoyed a short tenure in charge before leaving for an unsuccessful tenure at Welling United.

The Opposition
Swifts have enjoyed an amazing run in both the FA Cup and Trophy this season collecting a number of scalps on the way. They reached the first round of the FA Cup when they gave a creditable display but eventually succumbed to a 3-1 defeat at League Two Exeter City. They remain in the FA Trophy where they face Maidstone United in the second round away later this month.

As a result of their cup exploits Swifts have only played fifteen league games - thirteen fewer than Blues! They are currently lying in fourteenth place on thirty points, with nine wins, three draws, and three defeats so far. Leading goalscorer is Juan Luque with nineteen goals in all competitions. Ex-Blues in their squad include Phil Anderson, Lewis Dark and recently signed Tim Monsheju.

In The Past
Recent records show there have been 22 meetings , Swifts winning eleven, five draws, and Blues winning six. Blues have fared better in the North Division winning three, with two draws ,and one defeat. Current records show the first meeting was an FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round Tie in September 1989 with Swifts winning 2-1. The last league meeting was in April 2013 at Scraley Road with Blues running out 2-1 winners with goals from Joao Carlos and Jack West, Luke Callender replying for Swifts.

Current Form ( League only)
Heybridge WDDLDW
Blues DLLDWL

Stats courtesy of Chris Jones' website - http://www.graysath-online.com/stats/opponent.php?opp=93

Heybridge Swifts FC

Heybridge Swifts FC

Scraley Road
Maldon
Essex
CM9 8JA

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North Division Fixtures

Sat 6 Jan 2018KO: 15:00
AFC Sudbury
2
Norwich United
2
Sat 6 Jan 2018KO: 15:00
Barking
1
Hertford Town
2
Sat 6 Jan 2018KO: 15:00
Bowers & Pitsea
4
Soham Town Rangers
0
Sat 6 Jan 2018KO: 15:00
Bury Town
4
Ware
2
Sat 6 Jan 2018KO: 15:00
Canvey Island
1
Mildenhall Town
2
Sat 6 Jan 2018KO: 15:00
Dereham Town
3
Tilbury
0
Sat 6 Jan 2018KO: 15:00
Romford
3
Brentwood Town
2
Sat 6 Jan 2018KO: 15:00
Witham Town
2
Haringey Borough
0
Sat 6 Jan 2018KO: 15:00
Potters Bar Town
3
Waltham Abbey
0

Head-to-Head

Tue 23 Apr 2013
Heybridge Swifts
1
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
2
Tue 18 Sep 2012
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
3
Heybridge Swifts
0
Sat 24 Mar 2012
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
2
Heybridge Swifts
0
Sat 27 Aug 2011
Heybridge Swifts
1
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
1

Match details

Match date

Sat 06 Jan 2018

Kickoff

15:00

Attendance

238

Competition

North Division

League position

11
Grays Athletic
14
Heybridge Swifts
Team overview
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Team Sponsors

HOME SHIRT SPONSOR - GRIFFIN
Away Kit Sponsor - Grays Service Station
SHIRT SPONSOR - BOOM BATTLE BAR
Home Kit Sponsor - SGR Plumbing & Heating Ltd
SHIRT SPONSOR - LMC MOTOR GROUP
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CLUB SPONSOR - Cumberland Packaging Ltd
League Sponsors - Velocity
League Sponsors  - BlueFin Sports
League Sponsors - Mitchells Travel
League Sponsors - Anderson Travel
league Sponsors - Kappa
League Sponsors - Samba
league Sponsors - Crowdfunder
Matchball Provider - Mitre
League Sponsors - Reposs
league Sponsors - Vita Risk Solutions
Fund Raising - easyfundraising
Club Affiliation - FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION
AWAY KIT SPONSOR - Paragon
Club Charity - Max'x Foundation
CLUB SPONSOR - Acorn Decorators Merchants Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - Amblek Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - The Bull
CLUB SPONSOR - Charlotte's Hair Salon
CLUB SPONSOR - Coryton Commercials
CLUB SPONSOR - CM FABRICATIONS
CLUB SPONSOR - Curran Packaging
CLUB SPONSOR - Clarendon Home improvements
CLUB SPONSOR - Chadwell Village Hall
CLUB SPONSOR - Downwell Solutions Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - ESSEX TARPAULIN
CLUB SPONSOR - Essex Wildlife Trust
CLUB SPONSOR - E.T Marine & Industrial Engineering Co.Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - FORGET ME NOT
CLUB SPONSOR - Grayers Graphics
CLUB SPONSOR - Joseph Lamb
CLUB SPONSOR - KEMPSTERS
CLUB SPONSOR - KB COACHES
CLUB SPONSOR - K &T Tilts
CLUB SPONSOR - Mr Pickwick Fish & Chips
CLUB SPONSOR - Senator Welding & Engineering Supplies
CLUB SPONSOR - Specialised Engines Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - Southern Drain Services Ltd
Club SPONSOR - Supreme Carpets and Blinds
CLUB SPONSOR - SHUTTERS BY SUZANNE
CLUB SPONSOR - Smiths orchard Garden centre
CLUB SPONSOR - Spire Contracts
CLUB SPONSOR - Tilbury Tiles Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - Thurrock Hardwoods Ltd
Trainingwear  Shirt Sponsor - Upper Glass Conservatories
CLUB SPONSOR - West & Coe
CLUB SPONSOR - Z Cars Express Ltd