Stanway Rovers desperately need points on Monday, Dec 28 at 4:00 PM in the Isthmian League Premier Division. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Stanway Rovers come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Maldon & Tiptree, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Stanway Rovers head into this on the back of a defeat, while Maldon & Tiptree arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Stanway Rovers and Maldon & Tiptree have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (0W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Stanway Rovers won 0–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Stanway Rovers a slight edge, but Maldon & Tiptree are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.