On Monday the academy side travelled to Dagenham and Redbridge and went down by a single goal on a heavy pitch at Barking college. Tilbury had chances through the game but lost by a defensive error.

On Wednesday Redbridge travelled to Tilbury and came away worthy 5-0 victors. Tilbury made a number of changes with another busy week of fixtures, when they play Waltham Abbey twice and have an important Ryman Youth cup quarter final tie at Whyteleafe. Redbridge fielded a team of 2nd year students and were too strong for young Tilbury side. They were not helped by finishing the game with 10 men following a sending off.