Non-League Day 2022 takes Valley to the North coast of Kent for the latest in a trilogy of tasty promotion play-off encounters in the South East Division.
Bay’s defeat at relegation threatened Faversham Town on Tuesday - courtesy of a 4th minute strike from Sam Bewick - sees The Millers hold a two point advantage over their 6th placed hosts with six matches remaining.
A hat-trick from 20 goal striker Zak Ansah – along with a brace from Rory Smith – saw Bay to an eye catching 6-1 win at Lancing prior to the defeat at Faversham.

The signing of defenders Troy Williams and Joe Denny along with midfielder Tyler Cox earlier in the month was a clear notice of intent by Manager Ben Smith, who then added the loan signing of midfielder Mike West from Ebbsfleet United to his squad last week.

Like Valley, Bay have been in the division’s top six since the second week of the season – largely due to accruing 32 of their 57 points this season at Winch’s Field.
Valley meanwhile boast an away record bettered only by runaway leaders Hastings United, following their last minute win at Haywards Heath Town on Saturday.

When the teams met at The Artic Stadium early in December, an entertaining encounter went the way of The Millers courtesy of goals from Marcel Barrington and Connor Dymond before Ansah netted a late consolation for the visitors.

Pic :- Connor Dymond stabs home the decisive goal when the teams met at The Artic Stadium in December

SEASON 2021/22 LEAGUE FORM GUIDE

Herne Bay
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Cray Valley (PM)
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MATCH DETAILS

DATE:-

SATURDAY 26th MARCH 2022, KICK-OFF 3PM

VENUE :-

MBS Stadium, Winch’s Field, Stanley Gardens, Herne Bay, CT6 5SG

(APPROX JOURNEY TIME FROM THE ARTIC STADIUM – 1 HOUR, 55 MILES)

Official Club website :- https://www.hernebayfootballclub.co.uk/

ADMISSION

Match Tickets can be purchased in advance online here, but they will also be available at the gate on the day: -
Herne Bay v. Cray Valley PM | Tickets

£10.00 Adult
£ 5.00 Concession [Senior Citizens 65+, Young Persons 12 - 18 years]
£ 2.00 Child [Under 12's]

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee – Richard Joss
Assistants – Ryan Chantrill-Smith and Myles Hewson

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

LEAGUE (Including Kent Hurlimann Premier Divn)

Played 5
Won 2
Drawn 0
Lost 3

Isthmian league SE Div

Played 3
Won 2
Drawn 0
Lost 1
Season 2021/22
Sat 4 Dec 2021 - Cray Valley (PM) 2 Herne Bay 1

Season 2019/20

Sat 31 Aug 2019 – Herne Bay 0 Cray Valley (PM) 3
Sat 4 Jan 2020 – Cray Valley (PM) 1 Herne Bay 2

Full details of all previous meetings can be found at :-
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/a/season-202122--opponents-previous-meetings-62212.html?page=10