"The Becks v The Millers are normally feisty but entertaining affairs" wrote the match reporter in 2013 and this sentiment still applies today and could have been relevant to any of the previous twenty-one games between these two local rivals. A full previous results list is given below.

Beckenham Town having been rivals with the Millers in both the Kent League and the SCEFL at Step 5 for a number of years moved to the Combined Counties Premier Division South and were crown champions in their first season 2021/22 earning promotion to the Isthmian South East Division and a chance to resume hostilities with the Millers. The fixture at Eden Park Avenue earlier in the season on September 20th ended with the points shared in a goalless draw.

Tonight's encounter sees two sides looking to return to winning ways, The Millers without a win in four and the Becks in three. The Millers are currently 5th with 40 points but only on goal difference from two other sides having played 24 games as they look to maintain a play off place. The Becks are nine points ahead on 49 in 3rd place, four points behind leaders Ramsgate having played two more than the Millers on 26.

The Becks recently signed six foot three goalkeeper Damien Niemczycki on dual registration from Braintree Town and he has played in every game since making his debut on 24th January keeping 4 clean sheets and conceding just 2 goals in his six games. At the other end of the pitch the Becks top goalscorer in all competitions this season is Louie Thesphanous with 17, followed by Steven Townsend on 7.

The Millers although disappointed not to have won, can look to build on an improved performance at Three Bridges in which a Hassan Ibrahiym penalty and a late equaliser from Mitchell Nelson earned them a 2-2 draw after a run of three successive 1-0 defeats. Top goalscorers for the Millers Daniel Bennett on 14, Adam Coombes 10 and Ade Adeyemo on 7 will all be looking to add to their tally and it might be said they are due a goal.

As said at the start it promises to be a feisty but entertaining affair. Hope to see you there and as it’s Valentine’s Day feel free to bring your loved one.

SEASON 2022/23 LEAGUE FORM GUIDE (most recent left to right)
Cray Valley (PM)
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Bekenham Town
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MATCH DETAILS
DATE:- TUESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2023, KICK-OFF 19.45PM
VENUE:- THE ARTIC STADIUM, BADGERS SPORTS, MIDDLE PARK AVENUE, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5HP

MATCH OFFICIALS :-
Referee – Fabio Roque
Assistants – Jordan Dixon-Walker and Alphie Ibrahim

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CONCESSIONS - £6
CHILDREN UNDER 11 – £1
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PROGRAMME - £2.50

Previous meetings
Cray Valley v Beckenham Town

League
Season 2022/23 Away D 0-0
Season 2018/19 Home D 2-2 Away W 2-0
Season 2017/18 Home L 1-2 Away L 2-3
Season 2016/17 Home D 3-3 Away W 5-0
Season 2015/16 Home D 2-2 Away W 2-1
Season 2014/15 Home W 3-0 Away L 4-5
Season 2013/14 Home L 1-3 Away W 3-2
Season 2012/13 Home D 2-2 Away L 0-2
Season 2011/12 Home D 1-1 Away L 1-4
Played 17
Won 5
Drew 6
Lost 6

Cup
2017/18 Home W 5-1 Kent Senior Trophy 2nd Round
2013/14 Home 3-1 Away 0-5 aggregate L 3-6 League Challenge Cup 2nd Round
2013/14 Away L 1-5 Kent Senior Trophy 2nd Round
2011/12 Home 2-6 Away 1-0 aggregate L 3-6 League Challenge Cup 1st Round
Played 4
Won 1
Lost 3

Last Meeting:
PITCHING-IN ISTHMIAN LEAGUE SE DIV
BECKENHAM TOWN 0 CRAY VALLEY (PM) 0 - 20th Sep 2022 - ATT 135
Match Report and Photos:
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/teams/228820/match-centre/1-10701451/report

Last Meeting at the Artic Stadium
Weds 21-Nov 2018 SCEFL
Cray Valley 2 v Beckenham Town 2
Goals: Cv - Edgar 8, Hickey 53
B - Bennett 45+1 49
Attendance 73
Match Report
https://www.facebook.com/CrayValleyPM/posts/2317727661694737

Details of all previous meetings can be found at
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/a/season-202223--opponents-previous-meetings-62212.html?page=3