Aveley welcome Cray Wanderers at Parkside, Aveley, Essex on Saturday, Dec 19 at 4:00 PM in a Isthmian League Premier Division fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 1 point split them in the table.

Aveley come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Cray Wanderers, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Aveley face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Cray Wanderers have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Cray Wanderers won 3–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Aveley a slight edge, but Cray Wanderers are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.