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Sat 19 Jan 2019  ·  North Division
Grays Athletic Football Club
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Witham Town

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GAFC OFFICIAL NEWS19 Jan 2019 - 12:15
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In form Witham Town together with their fanatical supporter James Beardwell are the visitors to Parkside tomorrow in a Bostik league clash that promises to be a keenly fought contest. Blues recorded an opening day victory at Witham winning 2-0 with goals from the now departed Shomari Barnwell and Mitch Hahn. However Witham exacted revenge in September in the Velocity Cup winning on penalties after a scoreless 120 minutes, Blues dominated that clash but couldn't find the all important goal.

Mark Ashford's men endured a difficult start to the season winning just one league match between August and November but December brought an upturn in form and results, They remained unbeaten during the month with some notable scalps, the away wins at Canvey and Maldon & Tiptree being the standout victories. Last Saturday saw them go down 2-0 away to Mildenhall Town their first defeat since the end of November. Ashford has strengthened his squad making a number of shrewd signings lately, Toby Amoralaran joined from Tilbury, and just this week Siju Odelusi arrived from Barking and Kurt Smith from Romford both are expected to be in the squad tomorrow. Leading marksman for Town is Sam Ashford with eight goals although he has now moved on to East Thurrock.

Blues go into the game full of confidence after a great team performance last Saturday at Maldon & Tiptree , taking an early lead they found themselves behind after two quick strikes from the Jammers but showed their resolve coming back strongly in the second half with a Kieran Bishop goal to give them a well earned point. With a full squad available Blues will be looking to maintain their interest in the play off places and avenge their defeat on penalties in the Velocity Cup back in September.

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North Division Fixtures

Sat 19 Jan 2019KO: 15:00
AFC Sudbury
4
Tilbury
3
Sat 19 Jan 2019KO: 15:00
Barking
1
Canvey Island
3
Sat 19 Jan 2019KO: 15:00
Basildon United
2
Brentwood Town
1
Sat 19 Jan 2019KO: 15:00
Bowers & Pitsea
3
Coggeshall Town
2
Sat 19 Jan 2019KO: 15:00
Bury Town
2
Felixstowe & Walton United
0
Sat 19 Jan 2019KO: 15:00
Dereham Town
1
Aveley
1
Sat 19 Jan 2019KO: 15:00
Great Wakering Rovers
2
Romford
1
Sat 19 Jan 2019KO: 15:00
Maldon & Tiptree
5
Mildenhall Town
1
Sat 19 Jan 2019KO: 15:00
Soham Town Rangers
3
Heybridge Swifts
1

Head-to-Head

Tue 11 Sep 2018
Witham Town
0
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
0
Sat 11 Aug 2018
Witham Town
0
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
2
Sat 17 Feb 2018
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
4
Witham Town
1
Sat 2 Dec 2017
Witham Town
1
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
4
Sat 6 Dec 2014
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
4
Witham Town
0

Appearances

Witham Town
J Ashman
J AshmanMidfield
20
L Collins
L CollinsGoalkeeper
20
S Owusu
S OwusuMidfield
18

Top Scorers

Witham Town
S Ashford
S AshfordStriker
8
J Ashman
J AshmanMidfield
4
J Watson
J WatsonMidfield
3

Match details

Match date

Sat 19 Jan 2019

Kickoff

15:00

Attendance

235

Competition

North Division

League position

9
Grays Athletic
16
Witham Town
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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
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
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