Benfleet FC host Great Wakering in the Essex Senior League, round 31.

Benfleet FC won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–L–L), scoring 18 and conceding 18.

Great Wakering won 2, drew 1 and lost 0 of their previous 3 matches (D–W–W), scoring 10 and conceding 1.

The two sides have met 6 times: Benfleet FC 3 wins, Great Wakering 2, 1 draw.