These two sides have already met this season, with Shane Baptiste’s men picking up a narrow victory away from home in September. Micah Jackson’s second-half strike was enough to secure a 0-1 win against ten men.

Ashton’s visitors on Wednesday are the division’s worst attacking side, and they are coming up against the Essex Senior League’s best defence, with Woodford conceding just five goals in eleven games.

The Woods

A crucial 6-0 victory last time out against White Ensign saw Woodford close the gap on league leaders Stanway Rovers to two points, with two games in hand.

Josh Banfield put in a superb display last Wednesday evening, and will be looking to continue his rich vein of form for Assistant Manager Dee Safer, who will deputise for the absent Shane Baptiste in the dugout at Ashton’s.

Our visitors

FC Clacton will come into this clash with confidence, having beaten Barking in a seven-goal thriller in the Peter Butcher Memorial Trophy at the weekend.

However, they have just own league win out of twelve so far this season, and are rooted to the bottom of the Essex Senior League table prior to kick off on Wednesday.

Match details:

This fixture will take place at Ashton’s Stadium - IG8 8AA - and will kick off at 19:45 BST.

Tickets, which are available on the gate, have been priced at £5 for adults, with concessions and under 16’s going FREE.