The games are coming quick and fast, and Great Wakering Rovers are back at Burroughs Park this Saturday for their consecutive home game as they host local neighbours Benfleet.

This is a huge match for both teams in what is a local derby but also as both sides are in search of a much needed three points.

Marcus Bowers will be desperate for his side to get back into winning ways following Tuesday night's disappointing defeat to White Ensign, and will be looking for his players to be standing up and counted for Saturday's big test.

Rovers are 16th in the league table and will need a big reaction to get back on track.

However, Benfleet have been a difficult side for the Rovers in past seasons and will make life hard for the home side at Burroughs Park.

The Opposition: Benfleet

Since being promoted to the Essex Senior League in 2024, the Fleet have established themselves well to life in step five. Benfleet have improved significantly well each season, finishing higher and higher in the league.

Manager Lee Scott will also be looking for his side to get back to winning ways this weekend, as his side are currently winless in three games. They currently sit midtable in the league in 13th.

Their main goal scoring threat is Mason Shave and Jacob Wiggins who have hit the back of the net on four occasions each. Mason Shave will be a big threat in both boxes for his side.

Recent Form:
31st Oct: Colney Heath 0-0 Benfleet (FA Vase: Colney Heath won 3-2 on pens)
24th Oct: Clapton Community 1-0 Benfleet
16th Oct: Benfleet 2-3 Ilford
10th Oct: Basildon United 0-3 Benfleet
7th Oct: Benfleet 2-1 Romford

Head 2 Head:

Rovers first encountered Benfleet in the Southend & District League in 1947 and played each other up until Benfleet moved to the Essex Intermediate League in 1972.

Benfleet have been a tough opponent for the Rovers since being promoted into the Essex Senior League in 2024.

Matches: 7
Wins: 3
Draws: 1
Lost: 3

Recent Encounters:
17th Mar 2026 Benfleet 0-2 Rovers
18th Oct 2025 Benfleet 2-0 Rovers (FA Vase First Round Proper)
30th Sep 2025 Rovers 2-3 Benfleet
12th April 2025 Rovers 0-0 Benfleet
21st Jan 2025 Rovers 4-0 Benfleet (Errington Challenge Cup First Round)

Admission Prices:

Adults-£10
Concessions & Students-£6
U10s-£2

The matchday programme will be online on the club website from around middway. The clubhouse will be open as well from then. Come and play pool and darts before the big match or sit and relax in our bar lounge to take in all the pre-match emotions.

How to get there:

By Car:

From Southend, Take Clarence Road, Alexandra Street, Heygate Avenue and Chancellor Road to Queensway/A1160. Take Woodgrange Drive, Wakering Road and Southend Road to Little Wakering Hall Lane in Great Wakering. Drive down the road past the Exhibition Inn and turn in on the second left into Little Wakering Hall Lane and drive on till you reach the ground. Parking will be limited.

By Public Transport:

From Southend Travel Centre take the number 7, 8, 9 or 14 to the Exhibition Inn and walk straight up the road towards the British Legion and turn left down Little Wakering Hall Lane. Walk five minutes till you reach the football ground.

Or

Take the C2C to from Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness. Get off at Thorpe Bay and take the number 8, 7 or 14 bus to the Exhibition Inn and walk straight up the road towards the British Legion and turn left down Little Wakering Hall Lane. Walk five minutes till you reach the football ground.

Other ESL Fixtures:

Saturday 7th November: Kickoff 3pm unless stated
Barking v Clapton Community
Basildon United v White Ensign
Frenford v Harwich & Parkeston
Hackney Wick v Romford
Hutton v Sporting Bengal United
Ilford v Woodford Town
Saffron Walden Town v Heybridge Swifts
SOUL Tower Hamlets v Hullbridge Sports
West Essex v Halstead Town