GRAYS ATHLETIC 1st TEAM
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Sat 24 Nov 2018  ·  North Division
AFC Sudbury
2
3
Grays Athletic Football Club
GRAYS ATHLETIC 1st TEAM
AFC SUDBURY FC V GRAYS ATHLETIC FC FC Bostick North 24/11/18
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GAFC OFFICIAL NEWS23 Nov 2018 - 17:23
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Suffolk has been a happy hunting ground for Blues this season after two victories over Felixstowe & Walton so they will be hoping for third time lucky when they travel to AFC Sudbury tomorrow Saturday in a Bostik League clash. The game will also be a milestone in the history of Grays Athletic , 130 years ago on the 24th November saw the newly formed club played their first competitive match against Rochford Hundred unfortunately it wasn't an auspicious start Blues losing 3-0 lets hope tomorrow they can mark the occasion with a win to continue their sparkling run of form. In the corresponding fixture this year on the last day of the season a weakened Blues with a number of first team players absent put up a brave performance going down to a late Phil Kelly strike in the 78th minute.

Sudbury go into the game boosted by a thrilling 5-3 win over Brentwood Town on Tuesday evening with that man Phil Kelly notching a hat trick backed up by a brace from Callum Harrison to record their first home win this season in the league. Their early season form saw them thumped 4-0 at Tilbury in the season opener and it wasn't until their sixth league game of the season that they managed an win away at Felixstowe & Walton. Cup competitions proved more fruitful although disruptive to their league programme, however their league form of late has seen them lose just one of their last six games. Not surprisingly Harrison with eight and Kelly with five are their current leading league goal scorers.

A five goal demolition of Dereham Town last Saturday maintained Blues charge up the league another win tomorrow will see them continue to put pressure on teams above them. The return of Kieran Bishop and Tommy Wade has certainly added pace, power, and a goal threat to Blues attacking options. It's interesting to note Joao Carlos has now scored nine goals this season three more than his last season tally. The team as a whole now look a more compact and competitive unit with the addition of Charlie Allen in midfield adding much needed experience and guile, Stan Muguo has impressed recently after his move to the centre of defence affecting a calming influence. Tomorrow will be another test for Blues against an improving Sudbury but the confidence gained over the last few weeks will see them confident of getting a result and make it a hat trick of wins in Suffolk.

Form Guide
AFC Sudbury
WLDDWW

Blues
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North Division Fixtures

Sat 24 Nov 2018KO: 15:00
Aveley
5
Brentwood Town
3
Sat 24 Nov 2018KO: 15:00
Bowers & Pitsea
2
Bury Town
2
Sat 24 Nov 2018KO: 15:00
Coggeshall Town
2
Maldon & Tiptree
3
Sat 24 Nov 2018KO: 15:00
Dereham Town
0
Canvey Island
1
Sat 24 Nov 2018KO: 15:00
Felixstowe & Walton United
2
Witham Town
2
Sat 24 Nov 2018KO: 15:00
Heybridge Swifts
2
Barking
0
Sat 24 Nov 2018KO: 15:00
Romford
0
Basildon United
0
Sat 24 Nov 2018KO: 15:00
Soham Town Rangers
3
Great Wakering Rovers
1
Sat 24 Nov 2018KO: 15:00
Tilbury
2
Mildenhall Town
0

Head-to-Head

Sat 28 Apr 2018
AFC Sudbury
1
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
0
Sat 13 Jan 2018
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
3
AFC Sudbury
1
Tue 11 Oct 2016
AFC Sudbury
5
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
1
Wed 17 Aug 2016
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
1
AFC Sudbury
3

Appearances

Grays Athletic
S Muguo
S MuguoMidfield
12
R Mahal
R MahalCentral Defender
12
M Hahn
M HahnAttacking Midfield
12

Top Scorers

Grays Athletic
J Carlos
J CarlosAttacking Midfield
4
M Hahn
M HahnAttacking Midfield
2
S Barnwell
S BarnwellStriker
2

Match details

Match date

Sat 24 Nov 2018

Kickoff

15:00

Attendance

242

Competition

North Division

League position

5
Grays Athletic
10
AFC Sudbury
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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
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CLUB SPONSOR - CM FABRICATIONS
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CLUB SPONSOR - Clarendon Home improvements
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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
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CLUB SPONSOR - Joseph Lamb
CLUB SPONSOR - KEMPSTERS
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Trainingwear  Shirt Sponsor - Upper Glass Conservatories
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