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CRAY VALLEY (PM) v FAVERSHAM TOWN
23rd APRIL 2022
PITCHING IN ISTHMIAN LEAGUE – SOUTH EAST DIVISION

By Richard J Green

Play-off place finally secured, Valley round off their league campaign on Saturday against Faversham Town, knowing that anything less than a win will find them away from The Artic Stadium in the semi-final on Tuesday.

Under the stewardship of ex-Valley manager James Collins, Faversham have maintained a mid-table spot this season but will be keen to claim two prized scalps going into the summer break, having beaten second placed Ashford United on Monday courtesy of an Ethan Smith effort and two goals from Marcus Elliott.
The Lilywhites have been on a fine run of form recently, securing a draw against champions Hastings United last week before disposing of Whitstable Town and Ashford over the Easter weekend.

Chris Lewington will be keen to return from injury and get 90 minutes back in goal for Valley before the play-offs, while Connor Dymond will be looking to make his 50th appearance. Denzel Gayle is in line to make his 200th appearance for the club in his sixth season, scoring 51 goals to date.

When the teams met at Salter Road in September, Valley had to repel a barrage of deep crosses and long throws before Cem Tumkaya broke the deadlock on the stroke of half-time. Two goals by Hassan Ibrahiym and a Marcel Barrington strike sealed a comfortable 4-0 win for the visitors.
The full report and pics can be found at https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/teams/228820/match-centre/1-9409567/report

Pic : Ade Adeyemo looks for a way through when the teams met at The Artic Stadium last season

SEASON 2021/22 LEAGUE FORM GUIDE

Cray Valley (PM)
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Faversham Town
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MATCH DETAILS

DATE:-
SATURDAY 23rd APRIL 2022, KICK-OFF 3PM

VENUE :-
THE ARTIC STADIUM, BADGERS SPORTS, MIDDLE PARK AVENUE, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5HP

ADMISSION :-
ADULTS - £10
CONCESSIONS - £5
CHILDREN UNDER 11 – FREE
PAY BY CASH OR CARD AT THE TURNSTILE

PRINTED PROGRAMME - £2

MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee – Howard Collins
Assistants – Ben Wilkinson and Paul Taylor

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

LEAGUE

Isthmian league SE Div

Played 4
Won 2
Drawn 1
Lost 1

Season 2021/22
Sat 11 Sept 2021 – Faversham Town 0 Cray Valley (PM) 4

Season 2020/21
Tue 6 Oct 2020 – Cray Valley (PM) 1 Faversham Town 2

Season 2019/20
Sat 19 Oct 2019 – Cray Valley (PM) 2 Faversham Town 0
Sat 18 Jan 2020 – Faversham town 0 Cray Valley (PM) 0

Full details of our previous encounters can be found at :-
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/a/season-202122--opponents-previous-meetings-62212.html?page=7

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