The Rebels fell to a 2-0 defeat on their travels at Welling United on Saturday, cutting their lead at the top of the table down to just one point.

Tonight, they play their game in hand over the rest of the teams in the promotion battle, meaning that a victory would see them regain their four-point lead at the top.

Team News

Chris Agutter’s squad will be boosted by the return of Joe Cook this evening, as the defender returns from a two-match suspension

View from the Camp – Chris Agutter

“They’re all big games now, with just seven left. We’re still in a great position, we just need to keep doing what we do.

“You can become really emotional about days like at Welling on Saturday, but we need to remember we’ve played well in parts.

“Daryl McMahon is a brilliant manager and he’s done a fantastic job there and it’s going to be a really tough game.”

The Opposition

Hornchurch have had a good first season in the National League South, following their promotion last season. They are currently 13th in the league table.

They have hit something of a difficult period of late, winning just once in their last six league matches. Last time out, they picked up a point in a 1-1 draw away at St Albans City.

Last Six
22/03 – St Albans City (A) – Drew 1-1
18/03 – Canvey Island (N) – Drew 1-1 (Lost 4-2 pens) – Essex Senior Cup
15/03 – Slough Town (H) – Lost 2-3
10/03 – Hemel Hempstead Town (A) – Lost 1-3
08/03 – Maidstone United (H) – Drew 0-0
04/03 – Farnborough (A) – Won 0-1

Tickets

Travel & Parking

Hornchurch Stadium is actually located in Upminster, Essex – just north of the Dartford River Crossing and is easily accessed via car or public transport.

By Car: Take the M25 to junction 29 on the A127 towards London. Come off at the next major turn-off (signposted to Upminster) and turn left into Hall Lane. Follow this road for about a mile and a half, passing Upminster station on your left, until you come to a major crossroads with traffic lights. Turn right at the lights into St Mary’s Lane. Continue down the hill and take the second turning on the left (Bridge Avenue). The stadium is found about 200 yards down Bridge Avenue on the right.

Car parking is available at the ground on a first come first served basis.
When full, street parking is available along Bridge Avenue and opposite the ground in Brookdale Avenue. Please be aware that there will be increased traffic enforcement in this area on matchdays due to parking across driveways and on double yellow lines. Please park responsibly and with consideration to local households.

By Rail: Nearest BR station is Upminster which is on the Fenchurch Street to Southend/Shoeburyness line. Turn left out of the station and follow the directions above.

By Tube: Upminster Bridge underground station (District line) is also close to the ground. Turn right out of the station, walk under the railway bridge and take the second right turning into Bridge Avenue.

How to Follow

If you can’t be at the game, you can follow the game via live updates from the club’s official Twitter account. You can also listen to live commentary via the club’s official commentary service.