Ilford FC host Athletic Newham in the Essex Senior League, round 27.

Ilford FC won 2, drew 0 and lost 1 of their previous 3 matches (L–W–W), scoring 7 and conceding 5.

Athletic Newham won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–D–W), scoring 7 and conceding 12.

The two sides have met 8 times: Ilford FC 2 wins, Athletic Newham 4, 2 draws.