Dedham Old Boys FC host East Thurrock Community in the Essex & Suffolk Border League, round 1.

Dedham Old Boys FC won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–W–W), scoring 16 and conceding 10.

East Thurrock Community won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–L–D–L), scoring 7 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 2 times: Dedham Old Boys FC 0 wins, East Thurrock Community 2, 0 draws.